Rubber for the railway industry is essential for reducing shock, vibration and wear in rail systems. At Everest Rubber, we manufacture rail base plates, rubber-metal bonded parts and custom molded components for railway applications. Our products are designed to protect the rail and sleeper, extend infrastructure life and improve passenger comfort. ISO 9001 certified manufacturer with fast delivery across the USA.
Rail Base Plates
Rail Base Plates are a resilient rubber gasket that is inserted between the rail and the sleeper to protect the top of the sleeper from wear and impact.
Manufacturer of Rail Base Plates
Rail Base Plates are an elastic rubber gasket that is inserted between the rail and the sleeper to protect the top of the sleeper from wear and impact. The initial stiffness design of the rail platform is not high. As a result, its relative deformation under the elastic buckle is very large. In this way, it can be guaranteed that the rail platform is in close contact with the rail. For more rubber products for infrastructure, see rubber for construction.
Likewise, the reason for rubber or plastic rail switches is to suppress the vibration of passing trains.
Rubber for the Railway Industry
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| Rubber products | Rubber products |
| Rubber metal for the train industry | Rubber Moldings |
Rail Base Plates are essential to reduce shock and vibration in the sliding rail system. Place the slide rail pad under the rail to ensure:
- Load distribution over a larger surface area
- Elimination of load concentration and resulting fatigue stresses
- Centering of loads on the support element
- Absorption of unequal contact surfaces between rail and support
- Reduction of noise and vibration
- Sealing between rail bottom and support top
- Reduced wear of the rail and its support
Frequently Asked Questions about Railway Rubber
What are rail base plates?
Rail base plates are resilient rubber gaskets inserted between the rail and the sleeper to protect the top of the sleeper from wear and impact. They reduce shock and vibration in the sliding rail system, distribute loads over a larger surface area, and seal between the rail bottom and support top.
What rubber products are used in the railway industry?
The railway industry uses rail base plates, rubber-metal bonded parts, vibration isolators, gaskets and custom molded components. These products reduce shock, vibration, noise and wear in rail systems, and are essential for both passenger and freight railways.
What are the benefits of rail base plates?
Rail base plates offer several benefits: load distribution over a larger surface area, elimination of load concentration and fatigue stresses, centering of loads on the support element, absorption of unequal contact surfaces, reduction of noise and vibration, sealing between rail bottom and support top, and reduced wear of the rail and its support.
Can you manufacture custom rubber parts for railways?
Yes, we manufacture custom rubber moldings and rubber-metal bonded parts for the railway industry. We develop special formulations to meet your specifications, with in-house mold manufacturing and ASTM-compliant testing. See rubber moldings for more details.
