Custom Design

Strato's Design and Engineering Capabilities
Custom Design Expertise – Getting you the right part at the best price….

Many of the current railcar components were designed over 50 years ago for operating conditions that no longer exist.  Railroads today face new challenges such as…

  • Longer Trains
  • Heavier Loads
  • New and Expanding Regulations

Using our proven design and development process, we can engineer a better, longer-lasting product quickly to save you time and money. 

Strato's Design and Engineering Capabilities
Design for Manufacturing

Strato, Inc. uses an integrated design process which includes initial evaluation of options for manufacturing a component. Using the latest design tools, we simulate product components and test results before we begin production.  This helps ensure we use the most efficient manufacturing process in final production to meet all of your specifications.​

Benefits:

  • Reduce Overall Product Cost
  • Optimize Manufacturing Functions During Design Phase
  • Simplify and Standardize Parts
  • Reduce Skills Required
  • Assure Repeatability of Process and Consistent Product Conformance
  • Shorten Production and Delivery Cycle
Design for Maintainability

Strato, Inc. uses an integrated design process which includes initial evaluation of options for manufacturing a component. Using the latest design tools, we simulate product components and test results before we begin production.  This helps ensure we use the most efficient manufacturing process in final production to meet all of your specifications.​

Benefits:

  • Reduce Ownership Costs
  • Detection and Prevention of Failure During Design Stage
  • Reduce In-Field Failures
  • Reduce Training and Skill Required to Install and Maintain
  • Ease of Repair and Replacement
  • Predictable Life and Performance
  • Extend Component Life and Performance
  • Reduce Total Cost of Ownership

Learn more about our design and engineering capabilities….