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Gangway Bellows

Gangway bellows are critical parts connecting railway cars. Our gangway bellows have supported Japan's railway infrastructure ever since our founding in 1938. Aiming to become the world's top in quality and technology, we are committed to delivering our products to ensure safe, comfortable rail transportation.

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We are proud to present our one-and-only product that ensures safety and comfort of railways

Gangway bellows, indispensable for the connections between railway cars, are critical parts that support transit safety, comfort, and reliability. Narita Manufacturing has long been engaged in the design and manufacture of railway gangway bellows, accommodating to the demands of the times, such as higher speeds and quieter cars. We handle everything from material selection to shape design and manufacturing, meeting stringent standards in Japan and overseas. With technology that supports the reliability of on-time operations that are often taken for granted, we continue to support the evolution of railways from the ground up.

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Product Lineup

We are capable of accommodating to various needs, from Shinkansen and conventional lines to overseas markets.

高速車両用幌

Gangway Bellows for High-Speed Rolling Stock

High-performance gangway bellows that ensure safety and airtightness during high-speed running for Shinkansens and other trains. With world-class, one-of-a-kind technology and quality, our product supports Japan's Shinkansen system.


Key Features:
500 km/h capable | Lightweight | High airtightness | Long-term durability
Applications:
All high-speed rolling stock
在来線用幌

Gangway Bellows for Conventional Lines

From urban commuter trains to rural local lines, we provide highly versatile gangway bellows that can be used in diverse operating conditions.


Key Features:
Lightweight design | Maintainability | Cost optimization
Applications:
JR companies | Private Railways | Public Transport Operators
海外車両向け幌

Gangway Bellows for Overseas Rolling Stock

Fully made-to-order custom gangway bellows, designed to the differing standards and usage conditions of each country and line. A global product adopted in urban transit around the world.


Key Features:
Compliance with each country's standards | Custom design | Local adaptation
Applications:
Southeast Asia | China | North America

Specifications Tailored to Transit Environments

We optimally design specifications according to running speed, climate conditions, and frequency of use, providing gangway bellows adaptable to diverse conditions, from commuter trains to Shinkansen.

  • Standards | JRIS, EN, and ASTM standards

    Compliant with standards meeting each country's requirements

  • Reliability | RAMS-compliant

    High reliability through design quality grounded in extensive experience

  • Efficiency | Cost reduction

    Knowledge on how to match required functions with cost

  • Reduced environmental impact | Weight reduction

    Lightweight design contributes to better fuel economy and lower environmental impact


Gangway Bellows Inter-Car Simulator

ホロの車間シミュレーター

A one-of-a-kind gangway bellows (inter-car) testing rig is installed at our Mito Plant, allowing us to precisely simulate the pitching (fore-aft sway), rolling (side-to-side sway), and complex movements in curves that occur while vehicles run and thoroughly verifying safety.


Verifiable items:
・Combined-motion tests simulating displacement when passing through sharp curves (including lateral, fore-aft, vertical, and rolling motions)
・long-term durability evaluation tests

Test rig features:
Capable of verifying gangway bellows and equipment interactions occurring at the car ends of any vehicle

Installation features:
Adaptable to any vehicle | Combined-motion capable | Durability testing capable


Technical Advantages

Below are the technical capabilities we have that meet the specification requirements of any vehicle.

  • Responsiveness

    Designs tailored to each vehicle type

  • Airtightness

    Airtight performance that can keep up with higher vehicle speeds

  • Automation

    Automation technology used to make coupling work more efficient and less tedious

  • Flame retardancy

    Compliant with domestic and overseas fire standards

  • Maintainability

    Structures designed for easy servicing and maintenance

  • Optimization

    Design proposals optimizing the balance between specifications and cost


The Narita Brand, Expanding Worldwide

  • 製品輸出
    EXPORTING TO OVER

    25 COUNTRIES

    Product exported to more than 25 countries worldwide

  • 100年
    BUILDING TRUST TOWARD

    100 YEARS

    A history of technology and trust continuing toward 100 years

  • トップクラス
    GLOBAL MARKET SHARE

    TOP CLASS

    Leading the gangway bellows market

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