FEATURES OF COMPOSITE TIES. . .

• Recycled Material: Polyethylene
• Flow molded
• Textured to retain necessary friction
• Tight-knit production process
• Designed to last 50 years

BENEFITS OF COMPOSITE TIES. . .

More consistent & predictable production Fewer voids than extrusions: better quality mold Retain the valuable aspects of a wood tie

Fewer rejections: less time & money spent on inspection Save money on materials, repair and labor

Masticated Rubber Tie Pads

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• Formed of randomly-dispersed
  fibers of cotton/rayon/nylon/other
  approved fibers, mixed with rubber
  compound
• Average fiber content 40%
• Tensile strength: 850psi
  perpendicular to grain
• 1030 psi parallel to grain
• Durometer hardness 80-95
  shore A type
• Compression strength 10,000 psi

High-Density Polyethylene

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• Excellent electrical, mechanical & chemical-resistant properties
• Low cost, easy adaptability to
  molding, extrusion & calendering processes
• many applications

Neoprene Bearing Pads

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• 100% virgin chloroprene (Neoprene)
• Used between structural components
  in highway bridges, railroad bridges
  and all types of concrete and/or steel commercial structures
• Accomodate shock, vibration,
  rotation and shear caused by
  load deflection and thermal force

Elastomer/ Fabric-Bearing Pads

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• Accommodates lateral & rotational force
• Absorbs & reduces shock & vibration  
• Retards or eliminates spalling  
• High-load capacity (10,000 psi)  
• Composed of compressed
  8-oz. duck & elastomer

Flangeway Filler Strip

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• Eliminates flangeway gap
• Prohibits debris from being caught in rail flange
• Eliminates spillage & breakage
  to material
• Compresses under railway traffic and returns to original shape
• 70 durometer E.P.D.M. synthetic rubber with outstanding weathering properties

Coil Spring Pads for Locomotives

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• 11/32" tk. x 8-1/4" OD x 3-1/4" ID

Insulated Rubber Traction Motor Sleeve

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• For Electrical Connections on Locomotives
• Made from non-conductive Neoprene Rubber Compound

Flexible Railroad Rubber SandPipe Nozzle

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• Applied to bare pipe or used with hose clamp
• No moving parts, remains closed when not in use, opens automatically when sand is applied

Flexible Rubber Glazing Gasket

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• Standard size or to specification
• 1-pc., 2-pc. or off-line self-locking designs
• EPDM rubber/Neoprene rubber/Special neoprene

Full-Length Tie Pads

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• Maximum service life
• Superb riding qualities
• Used between rail base & tie plates on thru crossings

Rubber Rail Seat

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• Eliminates steel tie plates
  & wooden cross ties
• Prevents electrolysis,
  corrosion & abrasion
• Provides insulation of
  rails up to 40,000 volts

Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

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• Available in Foil, Film, Foam, Cloth, Masking,
  Specialty, Electrical, Protective, Packaging,
  Color coding, and Double-coated

Rubber Abrasion Plates

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• Under all insulated joints
• Absorbs shock & destructive forces which cause signal failures

Tie Boot

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• Used on wood or concrete ties to prolong their service life by channeling water away from the tie while keeping moisture off at all times
• Produced from a 65 durometer EPDM elastomer that has outstanding weathering properties
  can be manufactured in any lengths up to 10 foot long

Rail Seal Strip

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• This rubber filler strip is placed in the rail flange to prevent dirt and debris from filling the crossing. It absorbs the destructive force from both the rail deflection and vehicular traffic. It is produced out of a weather resistant EPDM virgin rubber compound.
• Our FastCamJ Clamps use a patented cam system for a fast and sturdy hold. Our custom FastCam Tool allows you to tighten the clamps in seconds.

Product is available for most rail sizes

Rubber Tie Plates

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• Double-shoulder, high-electrical
  insulating
• Insulated wall between rail & spike
• Absorb impact shock &
  vibration in track
  structures, bridges, trestles,
  grade crossings & track joints

Sweeper Insert Rods

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• Made from 90 durometer
  EPDM rubber
  for excellent durability
  & weathering properties
• Available in 2" diameter
  & 1-3/8" diameter,
  both stock items

Switchboard Insulating Matting

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• Designed for electrical
  insulation as floor covering
• Prevents shock around
  high voltage electrical
  apparatus, fuse boxes,
  switchgear,
  control panels & heavy machinery
• Meets & exceeds ASTM,
  ANSI specifications
• Designed to eliminate electrical
  hazards of OSHA requirements

Rubber Abrasion Pads

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• For maximum shock & vibration absorption
• Time-tested, in-service soft butyl rubber in
  hardness range between 53-70
• Fully resilient to 60 degrees F. below zero

Third Rail Plastic Cover

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• Material: Noryl7 or PVC
• color: black, Gray or Orange, with White or Black lettering
• Custom made

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Specific gravity 1.06 Typical Water absorption, %, 24 hours 0.07 Maximum Tensile strength, psi 6,500 Minimum Fluxural strength, psi 8,000 Minimum Flexural modulus, psi (106) 340 Minimum Impact strength, ft.-lb./in. 8.0 typical Rockwell hardness, R 113 Typical

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES PROPERTY ASTM VALUE Dielectric constant (50% RH, 73 degrees F. @ 60 Hertz.) D150 2.80 Dissipation factor (50% RH, 73 degrees F. @ 60 Hertz.) D150 0.0004 Volume resistivity, dry ohm /cm3 @ 73 degrees F. D257 1 x 1015 Surface resistivity, ohm /cm2, psi @ 73 degrees F. D257 1 x 1015 Dielectric strength (18 inch sample) volts / mil D149 630 UL flame class rating, 0.060 inch thickness D149 94 V-1 UL flame class rating, 0.090 inch thickness D149 94 V-1 UL flame class rating, 0.125 inch thickness D149 94 V-0 Flame spread, radiant panel, 0.125 inch thickness E62 50 Flame spread, steiner tunnel, 0.160 inch thickness E84 170