JSC "Demikhovskiy Machine Building Plant"

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

Demikhovskiy Machine-Building Plant has been producing multiple-unit rolling stock for more than 20 years. During this time, the company has developed more than two dozen different types of electronic trains. And the production includes more than 8,000 cars. Today, electronic trains manufactured by this enterprise can be operated without any obstacles in any climatic zone of the Russian Federation or the CIS countries.

Beginning and development

Few people know that the history of the DMZ dates back to the distant 1935, when the plant was used to provide the USSR with specialized chemical equipment. At that time, the number of employees of this enterprise was only 100 people, and during its existence it managed to endure a huge number of changes and re-profiling stages.

At the same time, it is worth noting the fact that during the Great Patriotic War, the capacities of this plant were also additionally reformatted in order to provide military forcesof the Soviet Union with various specialized equipment, such as Katyusha, cylinders for aircraft, and so on. Already in 1947, the plant began to produce the first peat wagons, that is, the production of railway elements was launched, which subsequently developed more and more.

A new stage in history

In the late 80s of the last century, there was a complete re-profiling of the production of this enterprise. In connection with the introduction of new technology and the development of the operation of 12 and 14-car electric trains, it was necessary to ensure the most urgent modernization of rolling stock. At the same time, it is worth noting the fact that the Riga Carriage Works, which at that time was the main producer of commuter trains in the USSR, was clearly unable to cope with the emerging demand.

It is for this reason that the Demikhov Machine-Building Plant began its work in this direction. Feedback from employees working at the enterprise during all this time indicates that, despite all kinds of malfunctions, the company's management should always ensure maximum convenience and comfort for its employees, as well as for all passengers who will subsequently use their products..

In 2006, the Demikhov Machine-Building Plant produced and sold 571 cars of electronic trains of the ED4M, ED4MK, and ED9M models, while this enterprise sold all kinds of spare parts for more than 40 million rubles. Costsnote the fact that in 2006 this enterprise made its own development - the ED4MKM train model. In the future, the first version of such an electric train was certified only in 2008. It was intended for the so-called intermodal transport. Over time, production growth only increased, and in 2007, 630 electric train cars were sold, including the updated model ED9MK.

Modern developments

In 2015, after a small crisis, the development of a specialized suburban electronic train model EP2D began. This composition is the successor to the ED4M 500 series models. It complies with the latest safety requirements established by the countries of the Customs Union and is designed to provide comfortable passenger transportation on sections where the gauge is 1520 mm and where the electrified direct current has a voltage of 3000 V.

It is worth noting the fact that the new train model can operate on any line, regardless of the height of the platforms. At the moment, it is planned to create in the near future a similar model of the EP3D AC electric train, as well as a specialized diesel train.

Production scale

Special attention should be paid to the impressive production capacity of the Demikhov Machine-Building Plant. At the moment, the area of the enterprise is 47.2 hectares, on which there are assembly and welding, mechanical assembly, car assembly, procurement and pressing andmany other shops. Thus, the complex work of several departments allows us to ensure the most productive and high-quality work, because control over the execution of technology is carried out even in the process of manufacturing small parts.

Demikhov Machine Building Plant provides jobs for more than 2,400 people, while a significant part of the company's employees includes top-level specialists with extensive experience in the field of mechanical engineering.

Features of work

It is worth noting the following features of the work of this enterprise:

• using only the most reliable technical solutions;
• full compliance of manufactured structures with basic safety standards and all Russian standards;
• according to the wishes of the customer, the plant can produce trains of different composition;
• any train has a fairly high passenger capacity;
• trains are made in such a way as to provide significant energy savings in the course of their work (specialized trains are produced for this, equipped with a separate set of energy-saving equipment);
• maximum passenger comfort;
• ability to form a barrier-free environment;
• extremely low maintenance costs.

Worth itto note the fact that the trains manufactured by the Demikhov Machine-Building Plant were used in the process of holding a number of world-class events, such as the World Summer Universiade, the APEC Summit, the Winter Paralympic and Olympic Games, as well as the Russian Formula 1 round held in Sochi.

What are the benefits?

The trains manufactured by Demikhov Machine-Building Plant OJSC are characterized by extremely high manufacturability and also have a fairly modern design. The company is constantly working to improve the quality of its products, so the modernization of the rolling stock is carried out in full compliance with all international standards. Work aimed at creating new models of trains is carried out in direct cooperation with leading design organizations and institutes not only in Russia, but also in Germany, France, Latvia and the Czech Republic.

Each train manufactured by Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant OJSC is equipped with a specialized microclimate system, as well as an internal video surveillance system located both in the salons and in the vestibules.

Ensuring comfort and safety

In order to ensure the convenience of the locomotive crew, the trains are equipped with a specialized driver's console, which constantly displays the status of the heating, air conditioning, and traffic safety systems in use. Among other things, the set of equipment in the cab is complemented by tools such as a warning system,auto guidance and communication "passenger-driver".

All e-trains are equipped with special inter-car couplers, which provide a backlash-free and rigid connection of the entire train. Due to the use of such elements, the overall degree of dynamic load exerted on passenger cars is significantly reduced.

Fully sealed gangways between cars provide the lowest possible noise level, as well as more effective thermal insulation of the cabins and protection from any atmospheric precipitation. At the same time, reclining-sliding automatic doors are convenient for accessing both low and high platforms, not to mention the fact that a specialized mechanism eliminates the possibility of pinching individual parts of the body or any personal belongings in the wings, which is also important enough.

Interior design

The interior of the electronic trains manufactured by DMZ (Demikhov Machine-Building Plant) is made in the same style and with the latest trends in industrial design. For the manufacture of side walls and salon partitions, fiberglass is used, which can significantly increase the service life of the panels, as well as extend the overall durability of the interior finish.

It is worth noting that the Demikhov Machine-Building Plant (abbreviation - DMZ) can also develop a completely individual project for the interior of the cabin with anythe layout you need. The choice of the customer is offered a large number of options for how the optimal arrangement of seats inside the car should be carried out. Various armchairs and sofas that are installed in such salons are made only from the most modern wear-resistant materials.

Additional items

Among the additional components that the Demikhov Machine-Building Plant (Transmashholding, DMZ) proposes to install, the following elements should be highlighted:

• bar;
• compartment for conductors;
• environmentally friendly vacuum toilets;
• monitors through which video broadcasts are carried out;
• fully wireless Internet access;
• specialized passenger counting and train location system;
• mounts for secure bike transport.

Designs for people with disabilities

It is worth noting that the Demikhov Machine-Building Plant (photo above) also offers to manufacture trains that will provide specialized conditions for people with disabilities. Thus, the head cars of such a composition can be equipped with special folding ramps, as well as all kinds of lifts designed for people who move with a wheelchair. At the same time, the salons provide for the location of special places where wheelchairs are fastened, as well as toilet complexes of expanded sizes with specialhandrails.

All the design features of the electronic trains produced by the Demikhov Machine-Building Plant (Orekhovo-Zuyevo) are aimed at providing the most comfortable conditions for passengers to travel. It is for this reason that the rolling stock of this plant is currently used on the territory of all CIS countries.

Factory closed?

It is worth noting the fact that in connection with the onset of the crisis, almost all industries have suffered hard times, and DMZ is no exception. Thus, during 2015, the work of this enterprise stopped for a certain time, and there were rumors that the Demikhov Machine-Building Plant was being closed. In the end, the situation more or less stabilized, and at the moment the company continues to produce formulations to order.