Rail Gauge Rod: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Functionality, Characteristics & Uses

Overview of rail gauge rod

As a key component in the railway track system, the gauge rod plays an irreplaceable role in ensuring the safe and smooth operation of trains. It is mainly installed between railway tracks to accurately control and stabilize the gauge between rails, prevent the gauge from changing due to the lateral force generated by the train operation, and thus avoid serious safety accidents such as train derailment. As the railway transportation industry develops towards high speed and heavy load, the performance and quality requirements of the gauge rod are also increasing. With advanced technology and reliable quality, our gauge rod products are widely used in various railway lines to ensure the safety and efficiency of railway transportation.

Product Parameters of gauge rod

Features of gauge rod

High-strength material
Made of high-quality alloy steel and subjected to special heat treatment process, the gauge rod has extremely high strength and toughness. It can withstand the huge lateral force and impact force generated by the train operation, and maintain stable performance under harsh environmental conditions, effectively extending the service life, reducing the replacement frequency, and reducing maintenance costs.

Accurate gauge control
The unique design structure ensures that the gauge rod can accurately control the gauge between rails. It has high processing precision. After installation, the gauge error can be controlled within a very small range, meeting the strict requirements of railway transportation for gauge accuracy, providing a stable running track for trains, and improving driving safety and comfort.

Good corrosion resistance
The surface has undergone special anti-corrosion treatment, such as galvanizing, plastic spraying, etc., which can effectively resist the erosion of the atmosphere, rain, chemicals, etc., and maintain good appearance and performance under various complex climate and environmental conditions. Even in the humid and rainy southern regions or areas with corrosive industrial gases, it can work stably for a long time and reduce damage and failures caused by corrosion.

Convenient installation
Reasonable design, simple structure, and convenient and quick installation process. Equipped with special installation tools and detailed installation instructions, construction personnel can quickly complete the installation without complex operating skills, greatly shortening the construction period and improving work efficiency. At the same time, the gauge rod also has good interchangeability, which is easy to repair and replace.

Function of track gauge

Stable track gauge
During the operation of the train, due to the weight and speed of the train, huge lateral forces will be generated, which will cause the rails to move and cause the track gauge to change. The gauge rod firmly connects the rails on both sides through its sturdy structure and reasonable installation method, effectively resists the effect of lateral forces, maintains the stability of the track gauge, and ensures that the train can run safely according to the predetermined track.

Enhance the integrity of the track
The gauge rod connects the scattered rails into an organic whole, improving the lateral stiffness and stability of the track. When the train passes through the curved track, the gauge rod can coordinate the deformation of the rails on both sides, reduce the lateral displacement and shaking of the track, enable the train to pass the curve smoothly, and improve the comfort and safety of the train operation.

Disperse stress
When the train passes through the track, stress concentration will occur on the rails and sleepers. The existence of the gauge rod can disperse part of the stress to the adjacent sleepers and rails, reduce the force burden of individual components, avoid component damage caused by excessive stress, and extend the service life of the track structure.

Adapting to track deformation
During long-term use, the track will deform to a certain extent due to factors such as train load and temperature changes. The gauge rod has a certain elastic deformation capacity and can adapt to the deformation of the track to a certain extent, while still maintaining effective control of the gauge to ensure the normal operation of the track.

Application of track gauge

Ordinary Railway Lines
It is widely used in all kinds of ordinary railway trunk lines and branch lines. Whether it is a passenger line or a freight line, you can see the gauge rod. It provides a reliable guarantee for the normal operation of the train and ensures the safety and efficiency of railway transportation. Especially in some line sections with complex terrain and many curves, the gauge rod plays a more significant role, which can effectively reduce the shaking and vibration when the train passes and improve the comfort of passengers.

Heavy-duty railways
Heavy-duty railways have extremely high requirements for the bearing capacity and stability of the track. With its high strength and good stability, the gauge rod has become an important part of the heavy-duty railway track system. It can withstand the huge weight and impact force of heavy-duty trains, maintain the stability of the gauge, prevent deformation and damage of the track, and ensure the safe operation of heavy-duty trains.

Urban rail transit
In urban rail transit systems such as urban subways and light rails, gauge rods also play an important role. Urban rail transit has the characteristics of high operating density, high speed, and high driving safety requirements. The gauge rod can accurately control the gauge, ensure the stability and safety of the train during high-speed driving, and provide reliable transportation guarantee for urban residents.

Dedicated railway lines
Some large enterprises, mines, ports, etc. have their own dedicated railway lines for cargo transportation. Gauge rods have also been widely used on these dedicated lines. They can adapt to different transportation needs and environmental conditions, ensure the normal operation of dedicated lines, and improve cargo transportation efficiency.

Package of gauge rod

Polybag+Carton box+Wooden case/Pallet, according to customer’s request

Company Profile

Luoyang Fonyo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. was founded in 1998, covers an area of 72,600㎡, with more than 300 employees, 32 technicians, including 5 senior engineers, 11 assistant engineers, and 16 technicians. It has been rated as Luoyang Engineering Technology Center, Luoyang Technology R&D Center, and National High-tech Enterprise for many times.
Our production capacity is 30,000 tons per year. Currently, we mainly produce cast steel, cast iron (gray iron, ductile iron, etc.), processing of finished product and component assembly for locomotive,railcar,high-speed trains, mining equipment,wind power,etc.Our products have been exported to Russia, the United States, Germany, Argentina, Japan, France, South Africa,Italy and other countries.

FAQS

Q1: Are you a manufacturer or trading company?
A: We are a manufacturer. Our company was founded in 1998, with nearly 30 years in casting industry, a total area of 72,600㎡, with a factory building area of 51,000㎡.
Q2. What are your main products?
A: We primarily focus on steel casting, iron casting, finished product machining, and component assembly production for locomotive, railcar, high-speed trains, mining equipment, wind power,etc.
Q3: How precision can you produce casting parts?
A: We have the capability of producing casting parts with different casting processes. The production is strictly comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO45001,EN15085, IRIS.
Q4. Can you produce according to the samples?
 Yes, we can produce by your samples or technical drawings. We can build drawings for you after we get your samples too.
Q5: How do you do Quality Control before delivery?
A: Quality inspection is a very important factor to guarantee the quality of steel casting parts. We follow 3 times of inspection during the whole production process. And we will provide material testing report, dimensional testing report, and mechanical properties testing report to our clients before delivery.

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