Rail pads are widely used in the railway fastening system. They are placed between the steel rail and the sleepers or tie plates for the purpose of eliminating the shocks and vibration caused by passing train. With the elasticity characteristics of rubber and eva and hdpe material, rail pad can keep the closed contacting with the rail above and the sleeper and tie plate underneath.
What are the mainstream materials for rail pads?
Mainstream rail pad materials are primarily rubber (natural/synthetic for elasticity), polyurethane (for durability & temp resistance), and engineering plastics like HDPE (for heavy haul stiffness) and EVA (balanced performance), with newer composites also emerging, all chosen for their ability to absorb shock, reduce vibration, provide insulation, and resist wear for specific track needs like high-speed or heavy freight.
| 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. |
Why Different Materials?
The choice depends on track demands: rubber for comfort/vibration, HDPE for heavy loads, PU for extreme environments, and EVA for versatility, all balancing elasticity, stiffness, insulation, and durability.
Ray Pad for Crane Rails
The ray pad is an end product made from synthetic elastomer and is used in heavy crane roads and between rail and supporting structure. It is manufactured in various widths determined according to rail base dimensions and standard length of 12m. The rail pad may be manufactured in different lengths and sizes due to special demands.
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 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.
