Railway Rail Shoulder

Name: China Customized Railway Rail Shoulder Manufacturers Suppliers Factory - Wholesale Service - GNEE RAIL
Brand: GNEE
SKU: 276863164

The rail shoulder, also known as the rail bottom slope, is the sloped portion of the track structure located at the bottom of the rail, directly contacting the track slab or trackbed. Its primary function is to help regulate the forces between the rail and the sleeper and ensure track stability, especially on curves.

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Technical Parameters

Railway Rail Shoulder Application Specifications

Category	Parameter	Specification	Standard/Value
Basic Definition	Function	Lateral support for rails, preventing gauge widening and maintaining ballast resistance	AREMA Ch.4, EN 13450
	Location	Installed between rail foot and sleeper shoulder
Design Types	Elastic Shoulder Pad	Polyurethane/EPDM material, 8-12mm thickness	UIC 864
	Rigid Shoulder Block	Cast iron or composite material, bolted to concrete sleepers	EN 13230
Material	Polymer Pads	Hardness 70-90 Shore A, UV-resistant	ISO 4649
	Metal Shoulders	Ductile iron (EN-GJS-500-7), galvanized (ISO 1461)	ASTM A536

Shoulder Type Comparison

Type	Advantage	Limitation	Best For
Polymer Pad	Vibration damping, easy install	Lower load capacity	Passenger lines
Cast Iron Block	High strength, long lifespan	Requires precise alignment	Heavy haul corridors
Composite	Corrosion-resistant	Higher cost	Coastal environments

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Railway Rail Shoulder

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