What are the advantages of HDPE material rail pads?
Rail pads are elastic polyurethane mats which are interposed between steel rails and railway sleepers to protect the sleeper top from wearing and impacting.
GNEE RAIL provides exceptional elastic rail pads of various types for high-speed railways, normal-speed railways, and cranes. Especially the rail pads made of rubber, EVA, TPEE, and HDPE are very popular with customers. Our railway rubber pads fit the rails such as UIC54, UIC60, BS80lbs, BS100lbs, etc. We have more than 130set of machines in our production lines which can reach an annual production capacity of up to 2000, 000 pieces of rail pads. We offer a wide range of rail pads and other track materials at competitive prices.
| Raw Material | Rubber, EVA, TPEE, HDPE |
| Standard | UIC, AREMA, TB/T2626-95 |
| Application | 43kg/m, 50kg/m, 60kg/m, 75kg/m,115RE, UIC54, UIC60, S49 |
| Model number | 43-7-7, 43-10-7, 50-7-9, 50-10-9, 60-10-17, 60-12-17 |
| Operating temperature | -50~70 degrees |
| Certificate | MSDS, ROHS, REACH |
| Notes | They should be stored in a clean, ventilated place. Don't be in direct sunlight, and keep away from the heat source and chemical reagent. Don't touch the oil, organic solvent, and other chemicals. Banned exposure. |
HDPE rail pads offer excellent durability, vibration/noise reduction, and chemical resistance, making them cost-effective for concrete sleepers by protecting against abrasion, absorbing shock, and distributing loads in high-speed, heavy-haul, and port railways, while their light weight and weather resistance ensure easy installation and long life in harsh conditions.
| HDPE Rail Pad | |||
| Technical Parameter | Unit | Technical Requirement | Value |
| Density | g/cm3 | 0.95-0.98 | 0.95 |
| Tensile Strength | Mpa | ≥19 | 19 |
| Elongation | % | >80 | 150 |
| Melting Point | ℃ | 170-190 | 190 |
| Insulation Resistance | Ω | ≥1×1010 | 3.5 ×1010 |
| Hardness | A | ≥98 | 98(A) |
Key Advantages:
- Shock & Vibration Damping: Reduces impact and resonant vibrations from trains, protecting concrete sleepers from fatigue cracking and improving ride comfort.
- Abrasion & Wear Resistance: Prevents direct metal-to-sleeper friction, protecting the rail base and sleeper from wear and crushing.
- High Load Capacity: Effectively distributes heavy loads over a larger surface area, reducing stress concentrations.
- Chemical & Corrosion Resistance: Withstands acids, alkalis, and other corrosive substances, ideal for harsh railway environments.
- Weather & Temperature Stability: Performs well in extreme temperatures (e.g., -50°C to +80°C) and resists UV, ensuring longevity.
- Cost-Effective: Offers a good balance of performance and price, contributing to lower maintenance.
- Easy Handling: Lightweight and flexible, simplifying installation.
- Electrical Insulation: Provides good electrical resistance, preventing current leakage.
As a professional and veteran rail fastener manufacturer, GNEE RAIL has been certified by iso9001/2008. Up to now, we have more than 130 sets of machines in our railway pads production lines, and the annual production capacity can reach 2, 000, 000 sets. Our product serves clients all over the world and gets unanimous praise.
Our railway pads have a wide range of materials and types, such as rubber rail pad, HDPE rail pad, EVA rail pad, crane rail pad, etc. And there are two patterns for your selection- grooved or studded. They are suitable for various models of high-speed rails, regular rail, and crane rail.
