Product qualification and conformity assessment

Railway undertakings and train manufacturers outsource the assessment of the technical requirements of mechanical, electrical or electronic sub-components to a competent third party.The assessed requirements come from technical specifications, norms and standards and laws. Product qualification does not mean just produce the final required document, but to assist railway companies in all the crucial phases always trying to give the added value.

Service details

Qualification of several kinds of product with different technologies, among which: 

• bogie frames, wheels, wheelsets, flange lubricator, coil springs for primary and secondary suspensions, gangway of tilting vehicles, buffers
• pneumatic secondary suspensions, pneumatic valves, brake hoses
• safety wind screen, windows, laminated glasses and tempered glasses
• starter and IEAUT batteries, earthing brushes, electric cables, pantograph contact strips, electric heating
• batteries with integrated supplier, door control unit, HVAC, firefighting detectors, electrical converter.

Deliverables

• Contractual and technical documental analysis of the tender
• design documentation and manufacturing and control plan assessment
• production line and factory facilities inspection
• laboratory qualification
• production and issuing of the final evaluation report.

The reports we provide clients can be:

• inspection reports
• intermediate evaluation report / intermediate statement of verification
• final evaluation report / statement of conformity.

The activity is carried out in accordance with the RINA governance model, which safeguards impartiality and prevents conflict of interest situations.

Why RINA?

RINA, accredited and recognised company, has acquired high competence in the technologies used in the design, development, production and testing of mechanical, electrical and electronic components.

Q&A

With regard to Italian market, what is assertion or product qualification for Trenitalia?
RINA shall guide the Trenitalia provider in order to fully understanding all technical and normative aspects aimed to demonstrating product (or supply) conformity to contract requirements.