We keep railway production and maintenance moving worldwide. Because keeping railways moving takes more than just technology. It requires precision, experience, and trust – from new production to maintenance and service.
Don't just produce components. Build railway confidence.
From standalone machines to fully automated production lines - manufacture wheels, axles, brake discs, and molds with maximum efficiency from a single trusted partner.
Axle manufacturing
Turn. Roll. Grind. Repeat.
From heavy rough and finish turning to deep rolling and precision cylindrical grinding, the NSH portfolio covers key stages of rail axle production.
The result: An integrated manufacturing process. Supplied by a single group. Delivering high productivity, precision, and enhanced fatigue resistance in rail axles, from the first cut to the finished component.
Wheel manufacturing
Boost productivity and reduce costs in railway wheel machining.
Machining railway wheels demands maximum rigidity, precision and process reliability. The NILES-SIMMONS RQX VERTICAL-TURN series is designed to meet these challenges, combining high material removal rates with precise wheel geometries and consistently high quality. From heavy-duty roughing to precision finishing, the RQX integrates turning, milling, drilling, deburring and engraving with automatic tool changes and advanced automation.
The result: Shorter machining times, reduced production costs and reliable, repeatable manufacturing — all in one machine.
Complete Turnkey Wheel and Axle Manufacturing Lines
From a Single Machine to a Complete Production Line. One Partner. Every Solution.
The NSH Group delivers turnkey production and assembly lines tailored to your manufacturing needs — from high-volume wheel and axle manufacturing to automated wheelset assembly and production lines for wheelset repair. Our solutions are designed to maximize productivity, ensure consistent quality, and streamline project execution. From initial concept development and process planning through automation, installation, and commissioning, we combine extensive in-house machine-building expertise with integrated material handling and inspection systems to deliver complete solutions for the rail industry.
The result: A fully integrated, production-ready solution engineered for efficiency, reliability, and long-term performance.
BENCHMARK. IN MAINTENANCE.
Don't just maintain wheelsets. Maximize fleet performance.
lntegrated solutions for diagnostics, reprofiling, wheelset maintenance, and fleet management - for maximum uptime and efficient operation, trusted by rail operators worldwide.
The HEGENSCHEIDT ARGUS® diagnostic systems enable automated, precise and continuous monitoring of railway wheelsets for fleets of any size. By detecting wheel irregularities early and providing reliable, traceable condition data, ARGUS® supports compliance with applicable requirements, enhances operational safety and helps prevent unplanned downtime. Combined withHEGENSCHEIDT TWM (Total Wheelset Management), ARGUS® connects wheelset diagnostics with centralized data management, predictive maintenance planning and efficient workshop and logistics processes — helping operators reduce costs, optimize resources and maximize fleet availability.
The result: One integrated solution for safer operations, compliant maintenance and more efficient fleet management.
Reprofiling
Maximum Flexibility. Precise Reprofiling. Greater Fleet Availability.
NSH combines HEGENSCHEIDT turning technology, STANRAY® milling technology and mobile machining solutions in a comprehensive portfolio for efficient railway wheelset maintenance.
The result: Greater safety, reduced physical effort, flexible deployment and reliable control during demanding rerailing operations.
One system. All essential rerailing functions. Maximum operational flexibility. Expertise since 100 years.
BENCHMARK. IN SERVICE.
Trust the people who built the machine.
OEM expertise, genuine spare parts, retrofits, upgrades, troubleshooting and global service support throughout the entire lifecycle of your railway wheelset production and maintenance assets.
Worldwide
Worldwide service. Direct manufacturer expertise. Maximum uptime.
With six production sites in Germany, the USA and China, and a global network of sales and service locations across six continents, NSH delivers expert support wherever your railway operations take place. Our direct access to manufacturer know-how ensures fast, reliable and needs-based service tailored to your requirements.
Your benefits: Global availability, short response times and expert support to maximize machine uptime and operational reliability.
Global reach. Local support. Expertise directly from the manufacturer.
On-Site
Maximize uptime. Ensure performance. Protect your investment.
NSH On-Site Services & Spare Parts provides comprehensive lifecycle support to keep your machines reliable and productive — directly from the manufacturer, worldwide.
On-Site Services: Commissioning, production ramp-up, relocation, repairs, maintenance, inspections, training and production support.
Lifecycle Support: Framework agreements for reliable parts availability and simplified maintenance planning.
One partner. Global expertise. Reliable performance throughout your machine’s lifecycle.
On Demand
On Demand. Capacity when and where you need it.
NSH provides flexible solutions to meet changing maintenance and production needs — from original spare and wear parts to mobile wheel reprofiling with HEGENSCHEIDT MOBITURN®.
Original Spare & Wear Parts: Genuine NSH components, expert parts identification, extensive stock and worldwide delivery, including express shipping.
HEGENSCHEIDT MOBITURN® Service: Mobile reprofiling of wheels, wheelsets and brake discs directly on-site, for installed or removed wheelsets. Ideal for overhauls, unexpected capacity shortages and peak workloads — with flexible deployment by rail or road.
Your benefit: Reliable parts availability and additional capacity exactly where it is needed, helping reduce downtime, avoid workshop bottlenecks and keep your fleet running efficiently.
What Our Customers Say
We visited our client, ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH, and documented the components of the wheel set maintenance system from our HEGENSCHEIDT brand.
Complete Machining of Railway Wheels: Bochumer Verein Verkehrstechnik relies on our RQ series vertical turning centers. We visited their facility to film a customer success story.
