Wabtec Rail, through the incorporation of Vapor Stone, has an internationally
renown reputation for the supply of vehicle heating, ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems. Our HVAC services cover everything from the design, manufacture
and installation of new systems through to the upgrade and refurbishment of
existing units. We are also able to provide a comprehensive spare parts and
component overhaul service for not only Wabtec and Vapor Stone systems but also
Westinghouse, Temperature, Stone Iberica and EBAC units. No matter what type of
system you have, we have the skills and resources to provide exceptionally reliable,
cost effective solutions.
NEW BUILD
Our engineering teams have considerable experience in the design of new HVAC
systems for all types of rail vehicle ranging from locomotive cab air cooling to fully
controlled passenger rolling stock air conditioning systems. Our engineers are
available from the start of any new build contract to provide advice on air
conditioning installations and vehicle interfaces. We can advise on system designs,
heating and cooling capacities and associated power requirements. Systems can be
designed as modular, self contained units or split in-built systems sized to fit the
available space.
RETROFIT
For passenger rolling stock and locomotive cabs that lack air conditioning we provide full
HVAC design, manufacture and installation packages tailored to suit your particular
requirements.
An example of our innovative retrofit solutions is the installation of air conditioning
units for Class 165 diesel multiple units. Here we were able to produce a unit located
within the overhead passenger luggage rack.
For the installation of a cab air conditioning system on the HSBC Rail owned Class 455
units a unit was designed that located within the existing exterior vehicle front door with
a magazine-loading air conditioning unit. The final product took up very little space and
integrated seamlessly with the existing systems.
OFF-SITE MAINTENANCE
Increasingly we undertake maintenance work on our clients’ own sites, where our offsite
teams provide a complete service to the very highest standards.
