FFG delivers a production line for 1.54 million railway wheels to India

Major order FFG delivers a production line for 1.54 million railway wheels to India

2025-02-24 Source: Press release | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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The FFG subsidiary MAG IAS GmbH (MAG) is delivering a highly automated production line for forged railway wheels to Ramkrishna Titagarh Rail Wheels Ltd. (RKTR). The major order is in the double-digit million euro range and is part of the "Make in India" initiative.

The vertical turning machines HESSAPP VDM represent maximum flexibility and productivity with minimal unit costs. At Ramkrishna Titagarh Rail Wheels Ltd. (RKTR) in India, they are used for manufacturing railway wheels.(Image: FFG) — The vertical turning machines HESSAPP VDM represent maximum flexibility and productivity with minimal unit costs. At Ramkrishna Titagarh Rail Wheels Ltd. (RKTR) in India, they are used for manufacturing railway wheels.
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The turnkey solution includes state-of-the-art processing and testing lines for the production of railway wheels and consists, among other things, of machines from FFG brands MAG and HESSAPP, as well as supplementary equipment. The state-of-the-art facility will be installed at the RKTR plant in Chennai and is designed for an annual production of 100,000 railway wheels. Six different types of wheels can be manufactured without changeover times. The manufacturing system is future-oriented from the start and designed for double the production volume. For precise planning and rapid commissioning, FFG uses a digital equipment twin and extensive 3D simulations. The energy consumption calculated in advance for various production scenarios supports climate-friendly manufacturing.

MAG SPECHT 800 horizontal machining centers and HESSAPP VDM 1600 vertical lathes are used, along with automation solutions for the machining cell and test cell, a balancing station, ultrasonic testing stations, and two magnetic particle testing stations. A standout feature of the centrally controlled production system is the comprehensive monitoring of the entire system and exact tracking of components. This ensures the highest quality standards for the manufactured wheels.

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The high-precision and fast MAG SPECHT 800 horizontal machining center reduces production times and optimally utilizes building space due to its compact dimensions.(Image: FFG)

As a global provider of innovative turnkey solutions, the Fair Friend Group (FFG) delivers high-quality machine tools and machining centers for the production of railway wheels, axles, combustion and electric motors, crankcases, and aircraft parts for the aerospace industry.(Image: FFG)

The combination of German cutting-edge technology and local production in India enables RKTR to meet the demands of the Indian railway sector while complying with international standards.

Shashank M.P., Managing Director at MAG IAS India Ltd.

"FFG is one of the leading solution providers of turnkey manufacturing systems for processing railway wheels and can demonstrate this with numerous installed projects," says Shashank M.P., Managing Director of MAG IAS India Ltd.

In addition to our technological expertise and long-standing experience, the quality of our machines and the decades-long presence on-site through FFG India were crucial for the awarding of the contract. The close collaboration of our teams in Germany and India, as well as our extensive expertise in turnkey solutions, gave RKTR the confidence to choose us as their supplier and partner.

Dr. Sebastian Schöning, CEO of Fair Friend Group

Production is set to start in the first quarter of 2026, with a total of 1.54 million railway wheels to be manufactured and delivered to Indian Railways over the next two decades. This project supports the expansion of Indian infrastructure and further strengthens FFG's presence in the region.

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