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The following quality assessment
techniques are performed by BBL:
• Inspection during manufacture of materials
and equipment
• Witnessing of the final manufacturing, type
and reduced models testing, and equipment
commissioning
• Conducting or witnessing nondestructive
testing
• Inspecting equipment in use or in maintenance
• Auditing manufacturers’ quality system,
process or product
• Subcontractors qualification or auditing
• Inspection of civil constructions and electromechanical
assembly
Normally the following main mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment
of the trains and fixed systems are submitted to quality evaluation, although
other components may be included:
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TRAINS
• Box car structure
• Cabin and box finishing sets and sub-sets
• Trucks
• Traction and electrical braking system
• Friction braking and non-skid systems
• Ancillary electrical systems
• Protection and automatic operations equipment
• ATC on board
• Communication devices
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FIXED SYSTEMS
• Operational control center (OCC)
• Low, average and high tension equipment
• Communication system
• Electrical supply system and accessories
• Sign and control systems
• Ancillary systems and installation material
• Permanent track and accessories
• Station ancillary equipment
• Civil projects
| It is important to mention that BBL counts with a highly
experienced staff in the inspection of trains and mechanical, electrical/electronic,
railroad and metro systems. Their previous experience includes services
rendered to METROREC, DEMETRO and METRO/SP in Brazil and abroad. |
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