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The
highest quality standards
The engineering
skills of a manufacturing specialist
Swasap is a specialist in railway axle and engineered component manufacture.
Over 50 years of
dedicated precision engineering ensures a product of strength, reliability
and the highest quality.
The
manufacturing plant was custom built with the finest equipment available for
its purpose. A planned maintenance program keeps the factory in immaculate
working condition.
The GFM forge is
accepted as an industry standard for axle manufacture. Rough and finished
machining is carried out on robust, modern machines similarly commissioned
as top line equipment.
Swasap axles are strong and reliable - they're
designed and manufactured to perform under the most arduous operating conditions. World
records for speed and long haul freight runs have been set by trains using Swasap axles.
Swasap's production systems conform to every recognized international quality
standard.
 A
trained and
dedicated workforce
Most of Swasap's line operators have in excess of 15 years of service
with the company, some many more. Their continuous on-the-job training,
pride of workmanship and long experience are guarantees of the manufacturing
unit's capability and the consistency of the end product.
Staff motivation
is high and the company's industrial relations record excellent.
Specialization has resulted not only in workers being clearly focused on
their work in hand, but being able to develop skills in more than one
discipline.
International
quality standards
Quality Management Systems at Swasap conform to every recognized major
international quality standard. Manufacturing procedures are certified
according to:
 SABS ISO 9002
- American
Association of Railways (AAR)
- British Rail
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manufactures to the following (BRB) standards: |
- CME 1
- UIC 811 - 1
- JIS E 4502
- BS 5892 Part 1,
1992
- BS 5750 Part 2,
1987
- AAR M101
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Full
certification on every axle manufactured is provided as standard practice.
The company's manufacturing process and products are regularly inspected by
internationally recognized independent inspection bodies (according to the
customer's requirements).
 Inspection
and laboratory procedures
Swasap axles are monitored at every stage of manufacture. Inspection
procedures are carried out at every key stage of operations.
A
comprehensively equipped laboratory undertakes testing by ultrasonic,
chemical analysis, metallographic and mechanical means. A separate metrology
laboratory is maintained for calibration of measuring equipment. Swasap
operates its own well equipped tool room for tool and gauge manufacture.
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