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ARPA · Composite Manufacturer

EN 45545 LAMINATES

Polyester-glass composites manufactured by hand-layup and vacuum infusion. Specialists in fire-retardant resin systems for railway rolling stock.

EN 45545Railway fire standard
2 methodsHand-layup · Infusion
Full cycle3D model → finished part
Why ARPA

The specialisation rolling-stock engineers are looking for

Railway know-how

Years of production experience for builders of rail cars, trains and rail vehicles. We understand what engineers, auditors and industry standards expect.

EN 45545 fire-retardant systems

We work with railway-grade fire-retardant resins. We know their processing envelope and maintain full parameter conformity.

Full process in one place

From 3D model, through technical documentation, pattern making and lamination, to assembly, integration and finishing.

Infusion technology

An advanced manufacturing method delivering high repeatability, thickness control and a better weight-to-strength ratio.

Services

End-to-end composite manufacturing

Six disciplines, one supplier. We handle both prototypes and serial production of composite parts.

3D Modelling & Documentation

We build the technical documentation from your design requirements — CAD models, workshop drawings, material specifications.

Pattern Making

Master pattern and production-mould construction — precise geometric reproduction, prepared for hand-layup and infusion.

Lamination

Hand-layup and vacuum infusion. Structural resins and fire-retardant systems for railway applications.

Assembly & Integration

Sub-assembly integration, joining with metal components, final kitting in line with customer documentation.

Spray Finishing

Surface preparation, priming and top-coat spraying in a dedicated paint booth.

EN 45545

Railway Specialisation

Fire-retardant resin systems, EN 45545 compliance, audit-ready documentation. Composites for rail cars, metros and trams.

Process

Six steps from concept to finished part

  1. 3D Modelling

    Full CAD documentation — from concept to workshop drawings. Aligned with your design requirements.

  2. Technical Documentation

    Material specifications, process sheets, quality control procedures. Audit-ready from day one.

  3. Pattern Making

    Master pattern and production mould construction. Precise geometric reproduction of the part.

  4. Lamination

    Polyester-glass laminate — hand-layup or vacuum infusion. Thickness, structure and resin-content control.

  5. Assembly

    Integration of sub-assemblies, bonding to metal components, kitting per documentation.

  6. Finishing

    Surface preparation and top-coat application in a specified RAL colour. Final inspection and packaging.

Railway specialisation

EN 45545-compliant composites

EN 45545 defines the fire-safety requirements for materials used in railway rolling stock. We work exclusively with EN 45545-certified fire-retardant resins and understand the processing regime required to preserve compliance.

EN 45545

Rolling stock fire standard

EN 45545 — European standard specifying fire protection requirements for materials used in railway rolling stock.

  • Laminates using HL1–HL3 fire-retardant resins, matched to your application requirements
  • Thickness and resin-content control aligned to fire-performance specifications
  • Manufacturing documentation ready for customer and certifier audit
HL1HL2HL3

Certification in progress

We are finalising certification for our quality management system and material conformity for the railway industry. Formal compliance is in the closing stages of the process.

ISO 9001EN 45545EN 15085
About

An engineering workshop with railway DNA

ARPA sp. z o.o. was founded on the experience of a team with long-standing roots in railway production. We focus exclusively on polyester-glass composites — from prototype to series. We combine the craftsmanship of hand-layup with the precision of vacuum infusion.

  • Precision

    Every part passes dimensional and quality inspection in line with the governing documentation.

  • Transparency

    Full manufacturing and material documentation with every delivery.

  • Specialisation

    We do one thing — composites — and we do it well. No compromise outside our remit.

Contact

Request a quote

Describe your project — we'll match the technology, price the series and propose a schedule. We reply within 48 working hours.

ARPA sp. z o.o.Żegocino 16A76-142 MalechowoPoland
VAT ID (EU)
PL4990697248
Court Register (KRS)
0001055777
Statistical No. (REGON)
526261288