2. Obsolescence of mechanical parts in the railway sector
The obsolescence of mechanical parts is often overlooked in comparison with the more widely publicized obsolescence of electronic components. All parts can be affected, whatever their size or function, from simple screws to the castings used in bearing systems.
2.1 Obsolescence of mechanical parts: definition
The obsolescence of mechanical parts can take many forms. Firstly, supply problems linked to the disappearance of a supplier are commonplace in the industry. Certain parts may no longer be available on the market because the supplier has gone bankrupt, is out of business or has been bought out by another group.
Sometimes, it's the suppliers themselves who are no longer interested in producing a part, as it represents too small a...
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- Railway applications – Electronic equipment used on rolling stock. - NF EN 50155 - 2021
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Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive...
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