Railway Curtains & Locks.
Innovating Today. Shaping Tomorrow.

We are a semi-custom manufacturer dedicated to the train industry, specializing in curtains, hardware, and locks in both passenger vehicles and locomotives. We have been at this for 160 years, working closely with OEMs, Regional Railroads, and Transit Authorities.

Trusted within the industry. We offer Strong partnerships with our clients, while providing Reliable locomotive lock and curtain manufacturing with Exceptional quality.

160+

Years of experience rewards you the confidence that your project will be delivered with quality and precision.

Curtains & Visors

The expert craftsmanship that goes into each of our curtains is evident upon first inspection. The fine stitching and molded fittings makes for a perfect fit and durability for all of your specific applications.

100%

of the materials used for our curtains and visors are sourced from the USA.

We take quality seriously at Adlake. For over 160 years our relentless commitment to quality has been paramount to our success. To that, we test all of our curtains to ensure once installed in your trains, their functionality will remain for years to come.

We take quality seriously at Adlake. For over 160 years our relentless commitment to quality has been paramount to our success. To that, we test all of our curtains to ensure once installed in your trains, their functionality will remain for years to come.

Exceptional

Service First. Always Answering.

Locks & Latches

Best in class quality of which can only be attained by hand made craftsmanship. Our team of builders dedicate hours of time to ensure your locks will last for generations.

98%

of the sand used in our forging department is recycled, resulting in a sustainably friendly manufacturing environment.

Hand craftsmanship is an art form we've perfected in our decades of providing quality products. While our machines can't express blood, sweat and tears, we do it for them.

Hand craftsmanship is an art form we've perfected in our decades of providing quality products. While our machines can't express blood, sweat and tears, we do it for them.

Reliable

Fixers, Friends, Experts

Capabilities

Our broad yet focused range of services and capabilities support a number of industries and customer types. With excellence in mind, our experienced team works to deliver on-time, flawless products.

Sewing:
Our Industrial Sewing Department is able to work with numerous materials from cloth to vinyl to rubber. We work with customers to meet their specific Fire, Smoke, and Toxicity Testing requirements.

Machining:
State-of-the-art machining department with precision CNC and Lathe capabilities. We also offer manual machining services.

Capabilities

Our broad yet focused range of services and capabilities support a number of industries and customer types. With excellence in mind, our experienced team works to deliver on-time, flawless products.

Sewing: Our Industrial Sewing Department is able to work with numerous materials from cloth to vinyl to rubber. We work with customers to meet their specific Fire, Smoke, and Toxicity Testing requirements.

Machining: State-of-the-art machining department with precision CNC and Lathe capabilities. We also offer manual machining services.

About Us

Our balance of hand craftsmanship and modern engineering means we’re more nimble — adjusting quickly to fluid design changes.

60%

of our team has clocked over 691,000 hours over a 20 year period producing quality locks and curtains. That’s experience!

Every aspect of development and production is handled in-house, which allows the customer to make decisions on design, materials, fabrics, and finishes. This guarantees that the end product is exactly what you need.

Engineering:
Our team can work closely with you to implement your designs. We collaborate with you from concept to prototype to production. Let our experience help you with your project.

Foundry and Finishing:
Our facility includes a Non-Ferrous Sand Casting Foundry. We specialize in Aluminum, Bronze, Nickel, and Brass. We have automatic core-making capabilities. The Finishing Department within our Foundry provides a number of options for your products; Wheelabrator, Hand Polishing, Vonnegut, Plating (zinc, brass, nickel, chrome), Anodizing, Primer, and Paint. Our foundry can handle your orders from prototyping to large production quantities.

Capabilities

Every aspect of development and production is handled in-house, which allows the customer to make decisions on design, materials, fabrics, and finishes. This guarantees that the end product is exactly what you need.

Engineering: Our team can work closely with you to implement your designs. We collaborate with you from concept to prototype to production. Let our experience help you with your project.

Foundry and Finishing: Our facility includes a Non-Ferrous Sand Casting Foundry. We specialize in Aluminum, Bronze, Nickel, and Brass. We have automatic core-making capabilities. The Finishing Department within our Foundry provides a number of options for your products; Wheelabrator, Hand Polishing, Vonnegut, Plating (zinc, brass, nickel, chrome), Anodizing, Primer, and Paint. Our foundry can handle your orders from prototyping to large production quantities.

About Us

Trusted

Partners to the Rail Industry

Time-tested capabilities, proven engineering methods, and highly hand-crafted production processes equal a commitment to excellence for you.

Prototyping:
Nimbleness between our engineering department and manufacturing allows us to provide quick prototypes for your approval.

Press Room:
Our Press Room provides solutions for shearing, punch press, draw press, stamping, and press brake needs. A variety of sizes and tonnage can handle almost any forming project.

Welding:
Adlake offers Mig/Tig and Spot Welding.

Capabilities

Time-tested capabilities, proven engineering methods, and highly hand-crafted production processes equal a commitment to excellence for you.

Prototyping: Nimbleness between our engineering department and manufacturing allows us to provide quick prototypes for your approval.

Press Room: Our Press Room provides solutions for shearing, punch press, draw press, stamping, and press brake needs. A variety of sizes and tonnage can handle almost any forming project.

Welding: Adlake offers Mig/Tig and Spot Welding.

About Us

About Us

Our Partnerships

You could saying forging is the cornerstone of our business. Yes, this includes the quality products on display throughout the rail industry, we also take great pride in forging important, lasting relationships within the industry as well.

Join Us

We’ll share our decades of knowledge and passion for innovation to elevate your project to new heights. We’re ready!

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