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Rader Sidetrack

September 03, 2014 07:20AM

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When installing welded rail, in order to avoid later weather related breaks or sun kinks, the "rail neutral temperature" is important to observe.

Rail can be heated to assist in achieving a "rail neutral temperature" as part or the installation process. Also, rail can be stretched mechanically with powerful hydraulic cylinders to achieve "rail neutral temperature".

More on this issue here: [en.wikipedia.org]

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