Welding Railroad Rail

Welding Railroad Rail Supplier-GNEE

Welding railroad rails is a crucial process in rail infrastructure maintenance and construction. Welded rails create continuous, smooth track sections that offer numerous benefits over traditional jointed tracks, including reduced maintenance, smoother rides, and improved safety. Here's an overview of the process of welding railroad rails: Before welding, the rails need to be properly prepared. This includes cleaning the rail ends to remove dirt, rust, and contaminants that could affect the quality of the weld. Proper rail alignment is also essential to ensure a smooth transition between rail sections. Thermite welding, also known as aluminothermic welding, is a common method used for welding rails. In this process, a chemical reaction between aluminum powder and iron oxide generates intense heat, melting the ends of the rail sections. A mold, known as a crucible, holds the molten metal in place to create a solid weld joint. Another method is electric flash butt welding. In this process, the rail ends are brought together, and an electric current is passed through them to create intense heat at the contact point. The rail ends are then pressed together under pressure, creating a welded joint.

 

 

Standard(according to countries)	Size
GB standard (China)	43KG, 50KG, 60KG, 75KG
AREMA standard (USA)	115RE, 119RE, 132/136RE, 141RE, 100-8, 122CB
AS standard (Australia)	31KG, 41/47KG, 50KG, 53KG, 60KG, 68KG, NIJ-721, NIJ-722, 60AS, 85AS
BS standard (UK)	BS75R, BS80A, BS90A, BS100A, BS113A
UIC (International Union of Railways) standard	UIC54, UIC60
Brazilian standard (Brazil)	TJ57, TJ ASCE 90, TJ UIC60
Peruvian standard (Peru)	75LBS A.S.C.E, 75 LBS BSS, 80 LBS A.S.C.E, TJ BS80A
African standard (Africa)	85LB, 85LB-80LB

 

 

 

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