What important role do Rail Pads play in concrete sleepers?
Rail pads play a crucial role by acting as a protective, shock-absorbing layer between the steel rail and the concrete sleeper. Their key functions include distributing the concentrated load from the rail, which prevents stress concentration and cracking in the sleeper, and absorbing and dampening vibrations and noise from passing trains. They also minimize wear between the rail and the sleeper and provide electrical insulation where needed.
Key functions of rail pads
- Load distribution: They evenly disperse the concentrated stress from the rails across the surface of the concrete sleeper. This prevents excessive local stress that can lead to cracking.
- Shock absorption and vibration damping: Rail pads absorb impact and reduce the transmission of vibrations from the train to the track structure, which helps protect the sleeper and can also reduce noise.
- Wear prevention: They act as a cushion to prevent abrasion and crushing of the sleeper under the foot of the track, extending the service life of the components.
- Electrical insulation: In many applications, they provide an electrical insulation layer between the steel rail and the concrete sleeper to prevent stray currents from interfering with track circuits.
- Track stability: By helping to distribute the load and absorb vibrations, rail pads contribute to the overall stability of the track structure.
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.
