How many types rail pad are there?

 

Railway pads always play a key role in rail fastener system. It's a bedding device between the rail track and the railway sleeper (or railroad tie), which ensures the railway safely and stably operates by providing cushion and support.

 

Rail pads are primarily categorized by material and application, with common types including Rubber (Natural/Synthetic), HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), and EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate), often grooved for better performance, and used in different locations like under-rail or under-sleeper for vibration dampening and protecting sleepers.

 

 

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 use EVA, HDPE, and Rubber materials to manufacture railroad pads?

 

EVA, HDPE, and rubber are used for rail pads because they offer crucial properties like shock absorption, vibration damping, wear resistance, and electrical insulation, protecting sleepers and rails, reducing noise, and improving track longevity, with combinations like HDPE-rubber composites providing superior load distribution and durability for high-speed, heavy-load rail systems.

 

 

Material-Specific Advantages

 

• Rubber (Natural, SBR, Neoprene): High elasticity, excellent damping, good fatigue resistance, but some types need protection from UV/heat.

 

• HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene): Strong, durable, excellent corrosion resistance, often combined with rubber for enhanced performance and load-bearing.

 

• EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate): Outstanding cushioning, elasticity, and low-temperature performance, ideal for absorbing impact.

 

What are funtion of rail pad?

 

 

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.

 

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