Compressors for the Rail Sector
Mattei designs, manufactures and sells rotary vane compressors on a worldwide scale.
Mattei is redefining excellence in the world of compressed air. Based in Vimodrone, Italy, Mattei has become a trusted name globally thanks to its unmatched expertise in rotary vane compressor technology. With its RVR series, Mattei offers a complete range of compressed air solutions specifically designed for the rail and road transport sectors, setting new standards for reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
Tailored Solutions
Tailored for high-speed trains, metro systems, regional railways, and heavy-duty locomotives, Mattei’s RVR compressors deliver clean, dry air critical to the safe operation of braking systems, pantographs, door mechanisms, and suspension controls. Lightweight, compact, and extremely quiet, RVR compressors provide superior energy efficiency and durability—with service live exceeding 100,000 hours without the need for major overhauls while significantly reducing Life Cycle Costs (LCC’s).
Mattei’s commitment to quality is IRIS-certified, and its partnerships with global leaders like Alstom demonstrate the trust the company has earned across the industry. Each RVR model offers flexibility for new installations or retrofitting into existing fleets, either as stand-alone units or integrated Air Generation and Treatment Units (AGTUs).
Innovative Technologies
At the heart of Mattei’s philosophy is innovation. The introduction of an eco-friendly biodegradable lubricant marks a major step forward in greener, more sustainable transportation solutions, reducing CO₂ emissions and carbon footprint, together with meeting the growing demands for environmentally responsible technologies.
Beyond rail, Mattei extends its know-how to electric and hybrid buses and commercial vehicles with cutting-edge solutions like the new RVT-65 compressor; lightweight, ultra-compact, silent, and designed for today’s green mobility applications/requirements.
Mattei doesn’t just supply compressors—it delivers a vision with reliability and a high level performance, to provide a cleaner and smarter transportation future.
The essence of Mattei can be summed up in two words: Simply Different. A way of being, thinking and working differently.
It means being forerunners in the development of versatile and originally designed products, made with a proprietary technology, which stands out for reliability, continuous and constant performance in time and safety, as well as in terms of energy saving and respect for the environment.
