Rail pads are elastic polyurethane mats which are interposed between steel rails and railway sleepers to protect the sleeper top from wearing and impacting.
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.
| 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. |
What are the wear resistance testing standards for rail pads?
Rail pad wear testing standards focus on material durability, load capacity, and environmental resistance, using methods like compression set tests (ISO 1653, BS 903 C2), quasi-static/dynamic load-deflection, UV/temperature aging, and abrasion cycles (Martindale) to ensure pads maintain elasticity, prevent sleeper damage (e.g., < 30MPa stress), and meet performance needs like 8-year life, with specific requirements varying by material (rubber, HDPE, composites) and climate.
Key Standards & Tests:
- Compression Set: Measures ability to recover shape after long loads (e.g., ISO 1653, BS 903 C2), crucial for maintaining buffering.
- Load-Deflection: Tests load transmission and stiffness (e.g., to 250kN for BR1213).
- Dynamic Testing: For composites, tests vibration dampening (e.g., UIC 864-5 uses 5Hz).
- Environmental Resistance: UV exposure (e.g., 1000h for elasticity retention), temperature extremes, humidity, and freeze-thaw cycles.
- Material-Specific: Martindale abrasion cycles (≥500,000 for composites), specific gravity, ash content, etc..
- Electrical Resistance: Ensures insulation (e.g., ISO 2878).
Which material is the most wear-resistant for an elastic rail pad?
For high wear resistance in elastic rail pads, strong synthetic rubbers like Nitrile Rubber (NBR) and specialized compounds like Sylodyn® HRB (high resistance blends) excel due to their durability, resistance to oils/chemicals, and ability to handle heavy loads and vibration, with materials like Natural Rubber, SBR, and EPDM also offering good performance against general wear and tear.
Key Factors for Wear:
- Heavy Loads: Materials must withstand repeated pressure and vibration without permanent deformation.
- Environmental Factors: Resistance to heat, aging, chemicals, and moisture is crucial for long-term integrity.
- Application: The best material depends on specific needs, from urban transit to heavy-haul railways.
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. In railway fastening system, rubber rail pads are often installed between the rail tracks and the concrete railway sleepers.