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Rail pads are essential components in a crane track system. They are made from materials such as rubber, EVA rubber, and plastic. Positioned beneath the rails, they create a flexible connection between the track and its installation base, ensuring even distribution of pressure and preventing localized stress that could damage the track system.
Due to their elastic properties, rail pads effectively minimize vibrations generated during crane operation. This reduces the impact on the track foundation, decreases direct collisions between the wheels and rails, and extends the lifespan of the entire track system by lowering wear and tear on load-bearing components.
Prime Track Resources specializes in manufacturing high-quality crane rail pads using new raw material pellets. Unlike recycled materials, these offer greater stability and a longer service life, reducing the chances of track system downtime. Depending on project requirements, we provide both continuous and individual rail pads, available in rubber or EVA options.
Crane Rail Pad Options
CONTINUOUS PADS
Continuous crane rail pads are designed for installation on continuous track support surfaces, such as steel soleplates or H-beams, making them ideal for heavy-duty rail systems due to their large load-bearing area. In addition to standard rubber backing plates, Prime Track Resources enhances durability and load capacity by embedding thin steel plates within the rubber pads, resulting in reinforced steel-rubber pads with an extended service life.
Typically, the thickness of continuous pads ranges from 7mm to 8mm, with an installation width that is 5mm narrower than the track’s bottom width. It is essential to select rubber materials based on the specific track environment, as different applications require varying levels of oil and corrosion resistance.
DISCONTINUOUS PADS
Individual rail pads are designed for track systems that utilize separate soleplates, helping to minimize wear and damage caused by friction and vibration. They are widely used in various applications, including warehouse stacker rail systems and certain mine crane systems. While rubber can be used for these pads, EVA material is more commonly preferred due to its superior oil resistance.
Prime Track Resources offers EVA pads produced using both extrusion and injection molding techniques. The extrusion process provides higher production efficiency and lower costs, while injection molding results in a smoother surface finish.