Polyurethane Under Sleeper Pad

Railway sleeper pads, also known as rail elastic pads or rail rubber pads, are elastic pads installed between the rails and concrete sleepers in the railway track structure. Its main function is to buffer the vibration and impact caused by high-speed vehicle driving, protect the roadbed and sleepers, and act as an insulator to prevent short circuits in the signal system.
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Product Introduction

 

Polyurethane under sleeper pads are elastic buffer components manufactured from polyurethane material, installed between rail sleepers and the ballast bed. They primarily function to absorb vibration and impact forces generated by train operations, distribute sleeper loads, and protect track infrastructure. These engineered elements play a critical role in modern railway systems by enhancing track stability and extending maintenance cycles.

 

Material Composition

 

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The pads utilize polyurethane as the core material, with customizable formulations that allow for varying density (typically 300-800kg/m³) and hardness (Shore A 60-90). Advanced versions incorporate:

  • Reinforcing fibers (glass or polyamide) for improved tensile strength
  • UV stabilizers and anti-oxidants for extended outdoor service life
  • Hydrophobic additives for moisture resistance in wet environments

 

Performance Advantages


Mechanical Durability:

 

Exceptional abrasion resistance (≤50mm³ loss in DIN 53516 testing)

High tear strength (≥50kN/m per ISO 34-1) withstands long-term dynamic loading

 

Environmental Adaptability:

 

Maintains elasticity across -40°C to +80°C temperature range

 

Operational Benefits:

 

  • Lightweight design (20-30% lighter than rubber equivalents) simplifies handling
  • Modular construction enables rapid installation/replacement
  • Chemically inert formulation prevents ballast contamination

 

Technical Compliance

 

Meets EN 16730 Class 3 requirements for polyurethane rail pads, with optional fire-resistant (EN 45545-2) and low-smoke formulations for tunnel applications.

 

Product Specifications

 

Elastomer thickness range 7-20mm
Micro-Filament Fastening (MFF) thickness 0.7mm
Density range 710-1200kg/m2
Geometry Flat
Static bedding modules range 0.08-0.25N/mm2 accordiing to DIN45673-6
Dynamic bedding modules range (10Hz) 0.08-0.32N/mm2 accordiing to DIN45673-6
Pull-out strength >0.5MPa according to DIN45673-6

 

Product Application

 

High-speed railway: adapt to high-frequency vibration, reduce structural loss, and ensure smooth driving. ​


Heavy-duty railway: wear-resistant and tear-resistant, withstand large loads, and extend component life. ​


Tracks in special climate zones: stable performance in cold and high temperature environments, suitable for all types of tracks.

 

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As an internationally leading expert in rail engineering solutions, GNEE RAIL focuses on the research and development and production of high-performance railway sleeper pad systems, providing innovative rail vibration reduction technologies for global railway operators and engineering contractors.

 

▌Product technology highlights:


• Adopting nano-enhanced composite technology, fatigue resistance is improved by 40%
• Patented drainage trough design effectively solves the problem of water accumulation on the roadbed
• Modular structure, installation efficiency is improved by 50%
• Optional intelligent monitoring version (built-in sensor real-time monitoring)

 

▌Global service capabilities:
✓ Multilingual technical support team
✓ Localized warehousing solutions
✓ Fast sample delivery

 

Quality assurance system:

Full-process digital quality tracking

Each batch of products comes with a test report

10-year quality commitment guarantee

 

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