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SUMMARY
At the INNOTRANS 2024 trade fair, BORFLEX® will be showcasing its flagship products for infrastructure and rolling stock, and unveiling its latest innovations. These include the RUBBY® range, designed for durable flooring in stations, and its expertise in recycled and recyclable elastomers, illustrating its commitment to sustainable development. The group will present new brochures dedicated to infrastructure and rolling stock, offering visitors an insight into its technical expertise. This participation will enable BORFLEX® to demonstrate its ability to meet the evolving needs of the rail industry.
The BORFLEX® Group, a leading player in elastomers and composites for the rail sector, will be taking part in the 2024 INNOTRANS trade fair in Berlin from 24 to 27 September. This unmissable event will provide BORFLEX® with the opportunity to unveil its latest innovations, specially designed for the infrastructure and rolling stock markets. Don’t miss this chance to discover solutions that will transform your projects.
This year, BORFLEX will be exhibiting alongside the MECATEAMS rail cluster in Hall 5.2, Stand 170.
CONTENTS:
1. New for 2024!
2. New leaflets
3. Why come and meet us?
1. New for 2024!
RUBBY® range: Sustainable innovation in flooring
BORFLEX® presents its latest innovation: the RUBBY® range. This comprehensive technical flooring system combines performance and versatility to meet the challenges of the most demanding environments, such as railway stations and high-traffic infrastructure.
The complete RUBBY® system consists of a joist and decking (walking surface). This system is made from elastomers and composites, the formulations and blends of which the BORFLEX® Group has been perfecting for over 65 years. We continue to build on our expertise, which has enabled us to take the integration of recycled materials even further without compromising on performance, in order to meet our customers’ challenges. Today, BORFLEX® is able to replace 20 to 40 per cent of virgin rubber in its rubber compounds and ensure that its manufactured products are 100 per cent recyclable.
This innovative solution offers a sustainable response to the specific needs of modern infrastructure, whilst contributing to the circular economy and reducing the environmental footprint.
Key features
Composition: Rubber decking and joists, made from recycled rubber and composite materials.
Rot-resistance: Resistance to damp and extreme weather conditions
Corrosion resistance: Maintaining structural integrity in harsh environments
Easy to install and maintain: Quick installation and minimal maintenance
Applications
Railway stations and transport infrastructure
High-traffic construction zones
Demanding industrial environments
The RUBBY® range has proven its reliability and durability in a variety of settings, offering a high-performance solution that reduces maintenance costs whilst improving the operational efficiency of infrastructure.
Come and discover this comprehensive technical system at the INNOTRANS 2024 trade fair and find out how RUBBY® can transform your infrastructure and transport projects.
Recycled and recyclable elastomers: BORFLEX® expertise!
BORFLEX® demonstrates its commitment to the environment and industrial performance through its expertise in recycled and recyclable elastomers. Through a European research project, the company contributed to the development of Value-Rubber, and has consequently launched its Value Rubber by BORFLEX® range – a devulcanisation* technology that enables vulcanised rubber to be reused in new formulations.
Key features of the BORFLEX® innovation:
- Replacing 20 to 40 per cent of virgin rubber with recycled rubber
- 100% recyclability of manufactured products
- Retention of mechanical properties comparable to those of new rubber
- A significant reduction in the carbon footprint and the volume of waste
Practical applications:
- RUBBY® range: a comprehensive system for pedestrian crossings that can incorporate recycled rubber
- Solutions for rolling stock and railway infrastructure
This innovation positions BORFLEX® as a key player in the development of sustainable elastomer and composite solutions, combining industrial performance with environmental responsibility.
*Devulcanisation: Principle and Benefits
The VALUE-RUBBER® project represents a major breakthrough in rubber recycling. Devulcanisation is a process that ‘reactivates’ vulcanised rubber, a material traditionally considered difficult to recycle due to its irreversible chemical properties. By breaking the cross-links formed during vulcanisation, this technique enables the rubber’s components to be recovered for reuse in new formulations. The benefits of this technology include improved waste management, a reduction in the use of virgin raw materials, and the creation of materials that retain mechanical properties comparable to those of new rubber.
2. New leaflets:
To mark our participation at Innotrans, we are delighted to present our new railway brochures, available in four languages. These brochures showcase our comprehensive range of products, designed to meet the specific requirements and challenges of railway applications.
Download your brochure:
| English | French | German | Italian | |
| Infrastructure |  | | | |
| Rolling stock | | | | |
Examples of what you’ll find in the leaflets and at the exhibition:
Composite service and pedestrian crossing
Ease of installation: Quick and easy to fit. Available with a grille or solid panel cover
Velosecur®
A safe way for users to cross railway tracks. This system fills in the railway tracks, thereby allowing cyclists to cross them safely.
Axle support
Protective fitting for the rim, the tread of the wheelsets and the bogies.
Durability: up to 2,000 cycles
Ease of installation: Magnetic fastening to secure the bracket to the axles (saves time)
3. Why come and meet us?
We look forward to welcoming you at stand 170 – Hall 5.2, where our experts will be on hand to discuss the technical aspects of your projects. They will guide you towards one of our existing systems that may suit your needs, or assist you in developing a bespoke system, drawing on our R&D laboratories and our project-dedicated engineering teams. Our aim is to contribute to the success of your rail applications.
Why visit our stand?
- An exhibition of our infrastructure and rolling stock product ranges, which will enable you to see how they can effectively meet your specific needs.
- Personalised consultations: Benefit from one-to-one consultations with our team of experts to find the solutions best suited to your projects.
- Introducing the latest from BORFLEX®: Discover our new RUBBY® systems, as well as our innovations in recycled rubber, 3D printing and coated fabric, specifically designed for the rail sector
Partnership with Mecateamcluster
: BORFLEX® is co-exhibiting with the MECATEAMS cluster. This partnership underlines BORFLEX®’s commitment to working alongside key industry players to promote advanced and sustainable solutions.
To make sure you don’t miss any of our latest news and updates on our preparations for InnoTrans, we invite you to follow our BORFLEX® LinkedIn page. Every week, we publish special content dedicated to industrial sectors, including the rail industry, as well as product highlights and exclusive information about our participation at the trade fair. Join us on LinkedIn now.
We look forward to seeing you at InnoTrans 2024!
Practical information: InnoTrans 2024 trade fair
Dates: 24–27 September 2024
Venue: Messe Berlin, Germany
BORFLEX® stand: Hall 5.2, Stand 170
MEACATEAMS Cluster Co-Exhibitor
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