Railroad North America

 

ECE Global combines Experts, Competence and Experience with Technology

 

North America Rail Services - ECE Global

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WHY ECE GLOBAL ?

ECE Global engineers and experts in welding, non-destructive testing and quality systems provide professional services to this exciting, evolving market.

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Welding support
All of our professional staff has a minimum of 15 years experience within the railroad industry, covering processes such as design, fabrication, welding and inspection, and certification needs, as well as vendor approvals. Rail Inspection Services
Our expertise extends to New and Used Railcars, Intermodal Equipment and Locomotives. We work hard at helping you accomplish your objectives for the design, manufacturing, testing, and certification of rail equipment. Vendor Inspection Services
ECE Global’s team of engineers utilizes their knowledge of the US M Series, EN 15085 standards and years of working with the rail industry to help our clients be proactive and successful. We work hard to help our clients optimize resources. Rail Equipment and Construction

Scope of Railroad Services

 Standards and Compliance

New Construction
  • Engineering support
  • Pre-fabrication assessments
  • Welding support
Fabrication
  • Inspection services (NDE, CWI)
  • Construction surveillance
  • As-built inspections
Vendor Inspection Services
  • Vendor Auditing
  • Vendor Surveillance
Pre-Lease & Pre-Acquisition Inspections
  • AAR Rule 88.B.2 Inspection
  • Railcar Interchange/ Condition Inspection
Equipment Lease Return or Sale
  • Joint Inspection
  • Can represent either party to the transaction
Asset Appraisal Inspections
  • Standard third-party inspections
  • Comprehensive inspections provide reconditioning data
Monitor Shop Repair Programs
  • Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI)
  • Welder Training
Truck/ Brake Inspection
  • Side Frames, Beams, Springs etc.
  • Brake Shoes, Rods & Levers etc.
Inspection Services
Provide Inspection of Damaged Railcars
  • Prior to Authorizing Repairs
  • Follow-up Inspections to insure Repairs are done correctly and completely
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High Performance Services

Engineering Codes / Assessments

  • Weld Shop Requirements
  • Classification of Parts / Assemblies
  • Weld Joint Classification
  • Weldment Coordination
 Welding Drawing Requirements

  • Weld Detail Review (Joint Design & Procedure)
  • Weld Seam Quality Review & Support
  • Weld Mapping & Log Preparation
QA Weld Management & Planning

  • QA Weld Management
  • Material Receiving & Handling Procedure Support)
  • Material Identification / Traceability)
  • Welding Qualification Program)
  • Review / Evaluation of Existing Approvals)
  • Development of Approval Plan)
  • Working with Welders on Floor prior to Testing (rendering support))
  • Welding Procedure Approvals (e.g. AWS))
  • Welder Qualifications (e.g. AWS))
  • Welding Operator Qualifications (e.g. AWS))
 Surveillance / Validation Services

 

Vendor Support Services

  • Vendor audits
  • Vendor Surveillance
Training

  • Welder Training
  • NDE Training
  • QM System Training
  • Supervisors on Rules and Tasks
  • Inspections Requirements
  • Welder Training Program
  • Supervisory / Inspection of Welds
 Certification & Validation Services

  • Technical File guidance
  • Weld Procedure Approval
  • Welder / Operator Approvals
  • QA System Audit preparation
  • QA System Pre-Audit

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Rail Equipment and Applications Construction        

Welding support 

Vendor Inspection Services   

Rail Inspection Services     

Standards and Compliance

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