Gnee Rails offers a variety of specialized elastic railway pads for high-speed rail, heavy rail, and crane rails. We produce rail pads in materials such as rubber, EVA, HDPE, and TPEE. These rail pads are suitable for rails weighing 43kg/m, 50kg/m, 60kg/m, UIC54, UIC60, BS80, BS100, QU100, and QU120, etc.
Compared to other rail rubber pad, our products utilize advanced production techniques and are carefully crafted from high-quality raw materials, resulting in a longer service life and stability even under loads exceeding 80 tons. We also produce railway pads in various widths to meet diverse customer needs, tailored to the specific rail foundation dimensions and standard rail lengths.
Additional information
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, OU80, 0U120, etc.
Model number
43-7-7, 43-10-7, 50-7-9, 50-10-9, 60-10-17, 60-12-17, etc.
Rail Pads for E-Rail Fastening Systems function similarly to rail insulators, isolating the rail above them from the sleeper below, effectively preventing vibration and structure-borne noise.
Rail Pads, along with E-Clips, rail insulators/insulating gauge blocks, and rail shoulders/embedded components, form a complete E-Rail Fastening System.
Rail Pads for the SKL Rail Fastening System
The rail pad in the SKL rail fastening system is a small but critical fastening component, working in conjunction with SKL fasteners, screws, plastic pins, guide plates, and more. Our resilient rail pads offer a certain degree of rigidity, significantly increasing the elasticity of the track superstructure. This increased elasticity contributes to quieter vehicle operation and meets the acoustic requirements of today’s railway lines.
Grooved Rail Pads
Grooves on the upper surface of the rubber pad ensure consistent contact between the rail bottom and the pad, reducing wear. A steel plate is placed in the middle of the rubber pad to enhance its lateral rigidity. The thinness of the steel plate allows for easy roll-up for transportation.
Studded rail pad
The rivet design and natural or synthetic elastomer material provide high elasticity and wear resistance.
They provide excellent impact attenuation, noise suppression, and extended track and ballast life.
Product Description
Railway pads, also known as railway rubber pads or railway track rubber pads, are materials used to reduce vibration transmitted from rails to sleepers or the roadbed. Rubber pad in railway are widely used to mitigate fatigue cracking in concrete sleepers caused by train vibration. Designed to be placed between the rail pad and the rail foot, these rubber pads are made of elastic polyurethane and placed between the rail and the sleeper to protect the sleeper top from wear and impact.
As a railway rubber pad manufacturers, we offer customized rail pads and other rail fasteners, including rail clips, rail spikes, rail bolts, rail joints (fishplates), rails, sleepers, and more. Elastomeric pad in railway are one of our main products. Depending on customer requirements, the pads can be custom-made with or without grooves and in a variety of possible designs.
We are committed to providing customers with high-quality products and services:
A comprehensive range of railway pads in various sizes;
Affordable prices;
Extensive experience, impeccable craftsmanship, and guaranteed quality;
Sufficient inventory and fast delivery;
Professional technical support and a team of engineers;
Customization services.
Dimensions a, b, or c can be customized to meet customer requirements.
How Railway Pads Work
The performance of rubber pad in railway is primarily based on the elasticity of the pad material and its structural design:
When a train passes, the pad elastically deforms. This deformation absorbs the train’s dynamic load, reducing the impact on the rails and sleepers.
Furthermore, the materials used in rail pads, such as rubber, EVA, or HDPE, have a significant ability to absorb and dissipate energy. When a train contacts the pad, the pad absorbs and dissipates the energy, thereby reducing overall vibration and noise in the track system.
After the train passes, the rubber pad in railway returns to its original shape and condition, ensuring the pad’s durability and stability over the long term.
Additional information
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, OU80, 0U120, etc.
Model number
43-7-7, 43-10-7, 50-7-9, 50-10-9, 60-10-17, 60-12-17, etc.
MOQ
500 pcs
Material Of Railway Pads
There are many kinds of raw materials for rail pads, including natural rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, chlorobutyl, HDPE, EVA, high-density polyethylene, etc. Gnee mainly provides rail rubber pad, TPEE pad, HDPE pad, EVA pad.
Mechanical Properties of Railway Pads
Mechanical properties of HDPE Rail Pad
HDPE gaskets offer high strength, abrasion resistance, aging resistance, and excellent weather resistance. They are also durable, lightweight, and easy to process and install.
Due to their properties, HDPE gaskets are suitable for railway applications requiring high load-bearing capacity, and perform particularly well in high and low temperature environments.
Generally, HDPE pads are widely used in high-speed railways, heavy-haul railways, and trunk railways, and are suitable for E-type, SKL, and KPO standard rail fastening systems.
Technical Parameter
Unit
Technical Requirement
Value
Density
g/cm3
0.95-0.98
0.95
Tensile Strength
Mpa
≥19
19
Elongation
%
>80
150
Melting Point
℃
170-190
190
Insulation Resistance
Ω
≥1×1010
3.5 ×1010
Hardness
A
≥98
98(A)
Mechanical properties of EVA Rail Pad
EVA rail pad is made of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, which features high elasticity, wear resistance, aging resistance, and excellent shock absorption. It absorbs shock and vibration and effectively reduces noise, thereby improving ride comfort.
EVA rail pad is suitable for urban rail transit systems (subways, light rail systems), bridges, and tunnels.
Technical Parameter
Unit
Technical Requirement
Value
Density
g/cm3
0.95-0.98
0.95
Tensile Strength
Mpa
≥15
16
Elongation
%
>500
550
Melting Point
℃
170-190
170
Insulation Resistance
Ω
≥1×1010
5.0 ×1010
Hardness
A
≥90
92(A)
Mechanical properties of the Rail Rubber Pad
Rail track rubber pads are made of synthetic rubber and feature high elasticity, wear resistance, aging resistance, and excellent weather resistance. They offer excellent vibration and noise reduction, and are adaptable to extreme weather conditions.
Elastic railway rubber pads are suitable for high-speed and heavy-load railways, bridges, and tunnels, as well as for demanding rail fastening systems such as E-type, SKL, KPO, Nabla, and PR rail fastening systems.
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
Mechanical properties of TPEE Rail Pad
Thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPEE) pads are a new class of highly elastic polyester shock-absorbing pads, offering low stiffness, rapid elastic recovery, long service life, and environmental friendliness.
TPEE pads can be used in high-speed and heavy-load railways, as well as urban transportation systems.
Technical Parameter
Unit
Value
Density
g/cm³
1.18 – 1.25
Tensile Strength
MPa
≥ 35
Elongation at Break
%
≥ 300
Melting Point
°C
180 – 220
Insulation Resistance
Ω·cm
≥ 1×10¹⁵
Hardness
Shore D
40 – 55
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.
Advantages Of Gnee's Rail Pads
Railway rubber pads can significantly improve the transport capacity of motor vehicles, reduce the number of crossing maintenance, and prevent traffic accidents caused by vehicle stalls. Gnee provides high-performance products and excellent service.
Product Advantages
Strong impact absorption, aging resistance, wear resistance, stability, and high and low temperature resistance.
High elasticity prevents deformation or breakage at varying temperatures.
Long service life and low maintenance and replacement costs.
Excellent shockproof and insulating properties, easy installation.
Advanced technology and testing methods ensure product quality that leads similar products in China.
Service Advantages
Sufficient inventory, fast shipping, and on-time delivery.
Customization services are available based on customer drawings, including dimensions, performance, and materials.
Quality Advantages
From supplier quality control to finished product, we adhere to standard procedures and maintain a strict quality control system:
Inspection and testing of raw materials. We require suppliers to provide production batch numbers, chemical composition, mechanical properties, and other testing indicators.
Our quality control inspectors conduct sampling and batch testing during the testing process, and provide raw material material certifications for control.
We conduct physical and chemical testing and inspection based on the specific product requirements. If the results do not meet our requirements, we will reject the product. Only materials that meet our standards will be accepted.
For semi-finished products and their suppliers, we regularly organize quality control coordination meetings and provide technical support and guidance. This ensures that qualified products are delivered to our customers before shipment.
Why Choose Gnee Rail Fasteners?
As a world-leading manufacturer of rail fastener systems, Gnee Rail Fasteners has 18 years of professional experience, an annual production capacity of 10 million sets, and its products are exported to more than 60 countries. We have built 5 production bases, equipped with 400 technicians, and annual R&D investment exceeds 5% of revenue.
Our products have been used in more than 2,000 railway projects, with a total of 50,000 kilometers of track laid, covering more than 100 high-speed rail projects. From -40℃ to 80℃, the product performance remains stable and reliable. With strict quality control and professional technical support, more than 85% of our customers maintain long-term cooperation with us, and customer satisfaction continues to remain above 93 points.
