Rail rubber pads for railway track structure are important components in the track structure. They are installed between steel rails and concrete sleepers. Its main function is to buffer the high-speed vibration and impact generated when vehicles pass through the rails, protect the roadbed and sleepers, and provide signal The system is electrically insulated, and the rubber pad is exposed to the atmosphere for a long time, so it is required to have good resistance to natural aging, cold and heat resistance.
Rail Rubber Pad Options for Diverse Applications
Rail rubber pad options vary by application, focusing on vibration damping, load distribution, and electrical insulation, with common types including grooved, plain (EVA/HDPE), and specialized composite pads for ballasted or slab tracks, heavy haul, or light rail, using materials like NBR or polyurethane to meet specific needs for durability and performance in diverse conditions.
Grooved Rail Rubber Pad Punched Rail Rubber Pad NBR Rail Rubber Pad Nitrile
continuous-rail-pads Individual Rail Pads steel core rubber rail pad SBR Rail Rubber Pad
What is the full form of GRSP?
In the context of railways, GRSP also refers to Grooved Rubber Sole Plate, a component used to cushion rails.
The rail pads are a combination of grooved designs and premium quality selected rubbers. This combination makes it highly resilient with anti-weathering properties and increased robustness for railways. The materials used to manufacture rubber pads for railway tracks have proven to be a dynamic force by up to 65%. It has allowed the railways to adopt a higher speed and greater axle loads than before. The grooved rail pads are fit between the rail underside and the sleeper top.
Specification of GRSP Rail Rubber Pad :
| Drg No | 6mm GRSP-RDSO-RT-3073,RT-3711,RT-4107,RT-4218 60kg Rials 1 in to 12,RT-4865 60kg Rials 1 in 8.5,RT- 198-6203 and RT-6204 etc.. |
| Standard | RDSO |
| Shape | rectangular |
| Application | Industrial |
| Hardness | 75~85 shores A |
| Material | Rubber |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 2500 Piece |
Why use rubber to manufacture GRSP Railroad Rubber Pads?
Rubber is used for GRSP (Grooved Rubber Sole Plate) railway pads because its elasticity dampens vibrations and absorbs impacts, reducing noise and wear on tracks and sleepers, while also distributing train loads, providing electrical insulation, and offering excellent durability and weather resistance, which extends infrastructure life and improves safety.
Rubber Pads Detailed Parameters:
| Technical Parameter | Uint | Vaue |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffness | KN | 90-130 |
| Hardness Shore A | ℃ | 72-80 Degree |
| Electronic Resistance | Ω | ≥106 |
| Tension Strength before Aging | Mpa | ≥12.5 |
| Elongation before Aging | % | ≥250 |
As a professional rubber rail pad manufacturer GNEE RAIL can produce various standards of rubber rail pads and other rail fasteners. If you want to build a railway line, do not hesitate to contact us, we can supply all types of rubber rail pads with different materials. If necessary, we can make customized rubber rail pad production.
Send your special customization requirements to GNEE.