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Silicone is rarely associated with railway vehicles, lifting aids and automotive trade fairs. At BIW, this range is part of everyday work. In 2026 we were present at three major events and showed where our silicone and textile solutions are used.
At InnoTrans in Berlin, we demonstrated where silicone and technical textiles are used in rail vehicles: as door, window and hatch seals, for cable and edge protection, and as pressure hoses for air conditioning systems.
We would particularly like to highlight our HighQSil® compound for rail applications. It meets the fire protection requirements of DIN EN 45545-2 for requirement sets R22, R23 and R24 at hazard level HL3. This makes it a material option for components with demanding fire protection requirements. We are happy to discuss with you how it can be turned into a suitable solution for a specific component.
At Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, we showed the breadth of our manufacturing, from sealing profiles and moulded parts to combinations of silicone with other materials. With our own compounding, development and manufacturing, we support the process from material to finished component.
At IZB in Wolfsburg, the focus was on the automotive industry: cable protection systems, temperature-resistant insulation solutions and components for high-voltage applications. Alongside e-mobility, our established product range for vehicles with combustion engines remained part of the exhibition.
When hose systems have to do more than provide a simple connection, the interplay of their components becomes decisive. We now offer hose systems with application-specific contact strips and connectors. One example is cables for complex medical equipment, where the reliable transmission of digital signals must be guaranteed.
To make this possible, we are continuously expanding our in-house manufacturing capabilities. A high degree of automation provides the basis for combining technical requirements with cost-effective production. Together with our customers, we check how the requirements of each product can be implemented.
Lifting, moving and positioning are part of everyday work in many production areas. What matters is not only the weight of an individual load, but also how often a task has to be repeated. That is why we rely on technical support in two areas:
Both systems share the same goal: to make workflows more ergonomic and to support the people doing the work.
