Griffin Wheel is the leader in the cast steel railway wheel markets in North and South America, Africa, China, and India, where over half the freight cars are equipped with Griffin cast steel wheels. Historically, Griffin has led the way in meeting the ever-increasing need in the railway industry for products capable of hauling heavier loads at higher speeds. Griffin Wheel’s application of new technologies in the field of steel castings coupled with its experience of over 130 years in wheel manufacturing enable the company to hold the leading positions in the railway industry and demonstrate the compliance of its products with the industry’s growing demands for performance and durability.
Griffin applies its unique process of steel casting under pressure to ensure steel pureness and uniformity of dimensions, such as disk and rim thickness. Each wheel produced undergoes a complete and strict testing procedure. The final product is a superior-quality cast steel railway wheel featuring durability of performance that provides for safe operation at temperatures ranging from -40°С temperatures in Canada to 55°С temperatures in Egypt.
Each wheel manufactured by the Griffin Wheel facilities in the U.S., as well as by the company’s international joint ventures and licensees, meets AAR M-107/203 and M-1003 requirements. All active Griffin Wheel subsidiaries are certified under ISO 9001, including manufacture, design, and client service.
