Public
transport authorities now increasingly base their investment
decisions on life-cycle costs, not just on a comparison of purchasing
prices per unit.
Hybrid
structures are being used more and more in order to keep life-cycle
costs at a low level. Traditional fastening techniques - most
notably welding - can no longer be used in modular construction.
They would damage heat-sensitive components made from plastics
or other modern composites - and they often require extensive
finishing work.
Sikaflex®
products are the ideal adhesives for rail assemblies where materials
of different kinds need to be fastened together with a permanent,
elastic bond.
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Hybrid
structures are being used more and more in order to keep life-cycle
costs at a low level. Traditional fastening techniques - most
notably welding - can no longer be used in modular construction.
They would damage heat-sensitive components made from plastics
or other modern composites - and they often require extensive
finishing work.
