ROHACELL® Gets Railcars Moving Faster

• 30% savings in manufacturing costs compared to previous, hand-shaped aluminum design
• Sandwich structure with ROHACELL^® is lighter, stronger and more impact-resistant
• ROHACELL^® can be thermoformed to complex shapes
• ROHACELL^® shows outstanding mechanical strength at the lowest weight
• ROHACELL^® fully supports the pre-preg skins during curing, leading to excellent skin consolidation and smooth surface. No filing and sanding needed.
• ROHACELL^® burns non-toxic, shows low smoke density and does not release corrosive emissions.

This was the first time ever for the Japanese Railway Authorities to authorize the use of composites for a Shinkansen train.