FAQS of Grooved Rubber Sole Plate

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What is Grooved Rubber Sole Plate?

 

A Grooved Rubber Sole Plate (GRSP) is a durable, elastic rubber pad with grooves, placed between a railway track rail and its sleeper (tie) to absorb vibrations, reduce impact, provide electrical insulation, and enhance friction for better stability and longer track life.

 

rail fastening

 

What is the difference between a GRSP Rail Rubber Pad and a regular rail pad?

 

A GRSP (Grooved Rubber Sole Plate) Rail Rubber Pad is a specialized, high-performance rubber pad with built-in grooves, designed to provide superior vibration dampening, electrical insulation, and extended life for rail tracks, especially under heavy loads, while a "regular" rail pad offers general protection but typically lacks the engineered grooves and reinforcement for such demanding applications, focusing more on basic cushioning and wear prevention.

 

What is the material of the Grooved Rubber Sole Plate?


The Grooved Rubber Sole Plate is made of rubber.

 

Rubber Rail Pad
Technical Parameter Unit Value
Stiffness KN 90-130
Hardness Shore A 72-80 degree
Electronic Resistance Ω ≥ 106
Tensile Strength before Aging Mpa ≥12.5
Elongation before Aging % ≥250

 

What is the hardness range of this product?


The hardness of the Grooved Rubber Sole Plate ranges from 80 to 90 Shore A.

 

What is the shape of the Grooved Rubber Sole Plate?


The shape of the Grooved Rubber Sole Plate is rectangular.

 

What is the usage of the Grooved Rubber Sole Plate?


The Grooved Rubber Sole Plate is used in railways.

 

What is the thickness of the Grooved Rubber Sole Plate?


The thickness of the Grooved Rubber Sole Plate is 10 millimeters (mm).

 

GNEE RAIL are specialized in various types of railway elastic rubber products, such as rail pads and rail boots/shoes, as well as insulated plastic products(rail insulators, rail plastic dowel ). With our rubber vulcanizers and injection molding machines, as well as various advanced testing equipment, we have an annual production capacity of 8,000 tons. According to customer requirements, we can provide various rubber products as OEM or ODM.

 

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