Snow and Ice Shouldn’t Block Your Switches
Discover our brushes designed to clear your railway infrastructure — even under the harshest winter conditions.
Railway Maintenance Demands Solutions That Stay on Track
In railway transport, safety and regularity often depend on details that are too easily overlooked.
Switches — vital for network fluidity — are extremely sensitive to external conditions.
A switch blocked by snow, ice, leaves, or debris can quickly cause:
Costly delays
Signal malfunctions
Risks to crews and passengers
That’s why at Brosses Lacasse, we design robust switch brushes tailored for Canadian conditions — engineered for efficient, fast, and safe maintenance.
Extreme Conditions Require Exceptional Brushes
Canadian railways are exposed to:
Harsh winters: heavy snow, persistent ice, extreme temperatures
Seasonal debris: leaves, branches, industrial dust
Intensive usage: passenger traffic, freight, continuous maintenance
Our switch brushes are specifically built to perform in these demanding environments — without compromising durability or compatibility.
A Full Range of Brushes for Every Operation
Fixed Switch Brushes
Perfect for manual use by field teams, these brushes allow quick, targeted interventions even under tough conditions. Lightweight, durable, and ergonomic.
Vehicle-Mounted Brushes
These mounted models enable continuous track and switch cleaning without interrupting traffic. Ideal for large-scale maintenance operations or regular interventions.
Automated Switch Brushes
Designed for integration into automated de-icing or cleaning systems, ensuring reliable performance without manual labor.
Custom Switch Brushes
Does your network have specific requirements? Our experts design and manufacture brushes tailored to your dimensions, equipment, and internal protocols.
Materials That Make a Difference
Every component is chosen to resist:
Corrosion (exposure to salts, moisture, chemicals)
Heat and freezing temperatures
Mechanical abrasion
Accelerated wear from repeated movements
Technical Features:
Fibers: Galvanized steel, stainless steel, high-resistance nylon
Supports: Industrial aluminum or coated steel
Mounting: Custom adapters or universal interfaces
Cleaning: Easy to maintain, high-pressure water resistant
Our brushes don’t just sweep — they deliver day after day, season after season.
Clean Better, Act Faster
Thanks to optimized designs, our brushes help you:
Reduce unplanned service interruptions
Prevent switch freezing
Minimize chemical de-icer usage
Ensure compliance with railway safety standards
Every minute saved during maintenance means more uptime for your network.
Designed With You, for Your Environment
Your network is unique: topography, climate, maintenance frequency, traffic type.
That’s why we don’t offer generic products.
We partner with your teams to:
Understand your technical and logistical constraints
Propose a design compatible with your tools and procedures
Deliver a finished product that is tested, compatible, and ready to deploy
Winter Maintenance: Our Specialty
Switches are among the most vulnerable zones during winter.
Our brushes are already used by municipal and interurban networks to:
Prevent snow buildup around critical components
Ensure proper switch mechanism operations
Minimize manual labor needs
Reduce dependence on chemical de-icers
Thanks to materials resistant to moisture and freeze/thaw cycles, your switches remain operational even during the worst storms.
A Local Partner, Rapid Service
With over 50 years of experience in technical brush manufacturing, based in Saint-Alphonse, Quebec, Brosses Lacasse offers:
Local manufacturing with strict quality control
Fast response for winter emergencies
Quick delivery across Quebec and Canada
Accessible, proactive French-speaking technical support
Example Applications
Urban transport networks (metro, tramway)
Interurban freight operators
Winter maintenance for municipalities
Railway infrastructure and signaling companies
Rolling stock and maintenance equipment suppliers
Our products are field-tested, approved by maintenance teams, and used daily by Canadian operators.
Contact Information
Brosses Lacasse
107 Authier Street, Saint-Alphonse, QC, J0E 2A0
Email: info@brosseslacasse.com
Phone: 450-375-4681 / 800-940-2829