How to correctly install Rubber Rail Pads?
To correctly install rubber rail pads, thoroughly clean the supporting surface, accurately position the pads, place the rails on top, and securely fasten them using the specified torque and hardware.
| Rubber Rail Pad | ||
| Technical Parameter | Unit | Value |
| Stiffness | KN | 90-130 |
| Hardness Shore A | ℃ | 72-80 degree |
| Electronic Resistance | Ω | ≥ 106 |
| Tensile Strength before Aging | Mpa | ≥12.5 |
| Elongation before Aging | % | ≥250 |
1. Preparation
- Clean the surface: Ensure the rail support and base are completely free of dirt, sand, and oil to prevent gaps.
- Ensure the surface is level: The foundation must be level to ensure proper fit and stability.
- Check environmental conditions: Verify the operating environment temperature is suitable for the material being installed.
2. Installation
- Position the pads: Lay the rubber pads in their correct locations on the clean, prepared support.
- Place the rails: Carefully install the rails on top of the rubber pads, ensuring they are accurately aligned.
- Install fasteners:
Place the clips over the bolts with the rubber "nose" resting on the rail's top flange.
Place any special washers over the bolts.
- Tighten the fasteners: Tighten the nuts to the manufacturer's specified torque. Overtightening can deform bolts, while undertightening can lead to loosening.
3. Final checks
- Check alignment: Verify that the lateral and longitudinal deviations are within the specified limits (e.g., lateral deviation should not exceed 0.5 mm, and longitudinal should not exceed 1 mm).
- Conduct a final inspection: Use measuring tools to confirm the accuracy of the entire installation.
As a professional rubber rail pad manufacturer GNEE RAIL can produce various standards of rubber rail pads and other rail fasteners. If you want to build a railway line, do not hesitate to contact us, we can supply all types of rubber rail pads with different materials. If necessary, we can make customized rubber rail pad production.
