Can Rail Pads from different rail fastening systems be used interchangeably?
No, rail pads from different rail fastening systems cannot be used interchangeably because they are part of an integrated system with specific, incompatible components. Each system is designed to work with its own specific clips, insulators, and other parts to ensure stability, load distribution, and electrical insulation. Using components from different systems could compromise track safety and performance.
Why components are not interchangeable?
- System integration: Different manufacturers' fastening systems are designed as a complete, integrated system. For example, Pandrol Fastclip systems are designed to work with their specific insulators and clips, not those from another brand.
- Specific design requirements: Each system has unique technical specifications for its components, including dimensions, materials, and mechanical properties, to meet performance requirements.
- Mechanical and electrical compatibility: A rail pad from one system may not fit correctly with the clips and insulators of another system, which can lead to incorrect load distribution and a risk of failure.
- Safety and performance: Using incompatible parts can compromise the entire track fastening system, leading to reduced stability, increased wear, and potential safety hazards.
Application of Rail Pads in Rail Fastening Systems
Rail pads for SKL rail fastening systems
A rail pad in a SKL rail fastening system is a small but crucial fastener part, working together with SKL clips, screw spikes, plastic dowels, guide plates and so on. The elastic rail pads we produce possess a defined stiffness and demonstrably increase the elasticity of the track superstructure. With a higher level of elasticity, it contributes towards quiet running of the rolling stock, to meet today's acoustic requirements on railway lines.
Rail pads for E-type rail fastening systems
Rail rubber pads used for E-type rail fastening systems are with the similar functions of the rail insulators to insulate the rail above it from the tie sleepers lied below it, for effective protection against vibration and structure-borne noise as well. The rail pad works together with e-clips, rail insulators/insulated gauge blocks and rail shoulders/embedded parts to form a whole set of E-type rail fastening system.
Rubber rail pads for concrete sleepers
| Material: | rubber |
| Standard: | TB/T2626-95 |
| Application: | 43kg/m ,50kg/m, 60kg/m, 75kg/m rail |
| Models: | 43-7-7, 43-10-7, 50-7-9, 50-10-9, 60-10-17, 60-12-17 |
| Operation temperature: | -50~70 degrees |
| Certificate: | ISO9001:2008 |
| Notes: | Should be stored in clean, ventilated place. Don't put under direct sunlight, and keep away from heat sources and chemical reagents. Don't touch oil, organic solvent and other chemicals. |
As a professional rail fastener manufacturer, GNEE RAIL can produce various types of rubber rail pads with different materials, such as natural rubber, EVA, HDPE and so on. Our EVA/HDPE/rubber rail pads are with high elasticity, applying to types for rails such as rail UIC54, UIC60, BS80lbs,BS100lbs, and sizes as ordered. The pads can be customized with or without grooves, in various possible designs, depending on customers' requirements.
