A rail pad is inserted in between the rail and baseplate or sleeper. Rail pad is introduced to the railway fastening system because of its resilience or viscoelasticity which can be implemented in the intervention of fatigue cracking of sleepers. The dynamic stress from the wheel or rail impact from both regular and irregular movements is attenuated.
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.
| 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. |
How are railway pads matched to UIC standard rails?
Railway pads match UIC standard rails (like UIC 54 or UIC 60) primarily by matching the rail's specific foot width and profile, using materials (rubber, composite) and stiffness (elasticity) tailored for the rail's load, speed, and application (e.g., heavy haul, high-speed) as detailed in UIC standards like IRS 80864-5, ensuring proper fit, load distribution, vibration damping, and compatibility with the fastening system.
- Specification: Engineers select pads based on the rail profile (UIC 50, 54, 60), line speed, axle load, and desired noise/vibration damping.
- Procurement: Manufacturers provide pads (rubber, PU, composite) that meet these geometric and performance criteria (stiffness, thickness).
- Installation: The pad is placed between the rail base and sleeper, ensuring it fits the rail foot exactly and allows fasteners to function correctly.
Why are railway elastic pads used in railway tracks?
Railway elastic pads (rubber/polyurethane mats) are crucial for absorbing shocks, dampening vibrations, and distributing loads between rails and sleepers (ties) to reduce wear, noise, and fatigue, thereby extending track and component life, improving passenger comfort, and maintaining track stability. They act as a buffer, preventing direct metal-to-concrete contact, protecting sleepers from cracking, and minimizing noise transmitted to surroundings, making them vital for modern, efficient railways.
GNEE RAIL provides exceptional elastic rail pads of various types for high-speed railways, normal-speed railways, and cranes. Especially the rail pads made of rubber, EVA, TPEE, and HDPE are very popular with customers. Our railway rubber pads fit the rails such as UIC54, UIC60, BS80lbs, BS100lbs, etc. We have more than 130set of machines in our production lines which can reach an annual production capacity of up to 2000, 000 pieces of rail pads. We offer a wide range of rail pads and other track materials at competitive prices.