How to maintain Rubber Rail Pads?
To maintain railway rubber pads, regularly inspect for wear and damage, keep them clean by removing debris, ensure proper alignment, and store them correctly away from direct sunlight, heat, and chemicals. Avoid using oils and solvents, as they can degrade the rubber; instead, if lubrication is needed for a specific operational need, use silicone-based lubricants compatible with rubber.
| 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 |
During operation and installation
- Regular inspection: Conduct comprehensive inspections at set intervals to check for abrasions, cracks, or other signs of wear.
- Cleanliness: Remove debris from around the pads with a soft brush or vacuum to prevent it from causing extra wear.
- Proper alignment: Ensure pads are correctly aligned during installation for even load distribution and to prevent premature failure.
- Avoid harsh chemicals: Do not allow pads to come into contact with oils, organic solvents, or other chemicals that can degrade the material.
- Use appropriate lubricants: If lubrication is required for a specific application, use only silicone-based lubricants that are compatible with rubber.
Storage and environmental considerations
- Store correctly: Store pads in a clean, ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Consider environmental factors: For coastal areas, use corrosion-resistant pad materials. In cold regions, choose materials that maintain their elasticity at low temperatures to prevent cracking.
Replacement
- Address early signs of failure: Replace pads as soon as any signs of fatigue, wear, or degradation are detected during inspections.
- Ensure correct replacement: Replace worn pads with new ones that are properly aligned to ensure the system continues to function as intended.
A rail pad plays an important role in reducing shock and vibration, the detailed functions lie in the following:
- Distribute the load that the trains pressed on the rails with a larger elastic surface.
- Reduce the noise that trains hitting on the rails and improve the comfort of the passengers.
- The use of rail pad can decrease the abrasion of rails and prolong the service life of rail track.
- The elasticity of rail pad can decrease the vibration
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.
