Technical Solutions for Railway Operators
Beyond parts supply, Supco Canada provides comprehensive technical solutions — from traction motor remanufacturing and generator rebuilding to training programs and locomotive consulting. Backed by 25+ years of locomotive engineering expertise.
Comprehensive Locomotive Technical Services
Traction Motor Remanufacturing
Complete remanufacturing of DC and AC traction motors to OEM specifications. Covers EMD® D77, D78, D87, D90, D100, and GE® 752/761 platforms. Services include armature rewind, commutator replacement, field coil renewal, brush rigging overhaul, and bearing replacement. All motors are high-potential (HiPot) tested and load tested prior to return to service.
- ✓ EMD® D-series: D77, D78, D87, D90, D100
- ✓ GE® 700-series: 752 AG/AH, 761
- ✓ AEG, BRUSH, HITACHI, and other manufacturers
- ✓ Full armature rewind or bar-by-bar replacement
- ✓ HiPot test + load test prior to return
Generator Remanufacturing
Remanufacturing of auxiliary generators (10–24 KW) and main/companion generators for EMD® and GE® locomotive platforms. The remanufacturing process covers armature assembly, stator replacement, drive assembly rebuild, and frame reconditioning. All units are load-bank tested prior to shipment.
- ✓ Auxiliary generators: 10 KW to 24 KW range
- ✓ Main generators: AR-series (AR10, AR11, AR15)
- ✓ Companion alternator remanufacturing
- ✓ Complete unit or sub-assembly supply
- ✓ Load-bank acceptance testing
Truck Assembly Overhaul
Complete truck assembly overhaul and component replacement for EMD® and GE® locomotive truck designs. Services cover axle gear and pinion replacement, journal box reconditioning, spring replacement, gear case overhaul, brake rigging rebuild, and traction rod assembly renewal.
- ✓ Axle gear & pinion replacement (EMD® 8486278 / 9556211)
- ✓ Journal box reconditioning
- ✓ Coil spring replacement (primary & secondary)
- ✓ Gear case overhaul and resealing
- ✓ Brake rigging rebuild
New Parts Manufacturing
Supco Canada manufactures a wide range of new locomotive components to OEM-equivalent specifications. Manufacturing capabilities include precision machining, winding, heat treatment, and assembly. For obsolete or discontinued OEM parts, Supco Canada can reverse-engineer and manufacture replacements from original drawings or sample parts.
- ✓ New traction motors and armatures
- ✓ Precision-machined axle gears and pinions
- ✓ Truck springs, traction rods, and structural parts
- ✓ Obsolete/discontinued part reproduction
- ✓ Custom manufacturing to engineering drawings
Training Programs
Supco Canada provides technical training programs for railway maintenance organizations covering traction motor maintenance, truck inspection, and locomotive component diagnosis. Training can be delivered at customer facilities or at Supco Canada's Maple, Ontario facility.
- ✓ Traction motor inspection and maintenance
- ✓ Commutator condition assessment
- ✓ Truck assembly inspection techniques
- ✓ Locomotive component failure analysis
- ✓ On-site or Supco Canada facility delivery
Technical Consulting
Supco Canada offers locomotive technical consulting services to railway maintenance departments, procurement teams, and fleet managers. Services include fleet assessment, component life optimization, maintenance interval planning, and procurement specification development.
- ✓ Fleet condition assessment
- ✓ Component life cycle optimization
- ✓ Maintenance program development
- ✓ Procurement specification support
- ✓ Failure investigation and root cause analysis
Our Remanufacturing Process
Receipt & Inspection
Incoming parts are catalogued, inspected, and assessed against OEM specifications.
Disassembly & Cleaning
Complete disassembly, ultrasonic or solvent cleaning, and component condition assessment.
Repair & Rewind
Failed components are repaired or replaced. Windings are rewound using premium magnet wire.
Assembly & Testing
Final assembly to OEM tolerances. HiPot, resistance, and load testing per specification.
Quality Release
Certified inspection records generated. Component released with ISO 9001:2015 quality documentation.
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