AREMA TR68 railway steel rail instruction

AREMA TR68 railway rail is the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) has developed specific standards for railway infrastructure components used in America, including steel rails. The TR68 rail specification is one of several standards for steel rails used in America, and it is similar in weight and dimensions to other rails used in the industry. Like other steel rails, the TR68 is made from high-quality steel and designed to withstand the heavy loads and constant wear and tear of railway traffic. It is an important component of railway infrastructure and critical to ensuring the safety and efficiency of rail transportation.

TR68 railway steel rail is a type of rail used in railways for heavy freight and high-speed passenger trains. The TR68 rail has a weight of 68 kilograms per meter and a length of 25 meters, making it a durable and sturdy rail for long-term use. It is made of high-quality steel, which ensures its strength, durability, and resistance to wear and corrosion. The TR68 rail is an essential component of railway infrastructure, helping to ensure the safe and reliable operation of trains.

The AREMA TR68 rail is a standard profile rail used in North America for heavy haul and high-speed railway lines. It has the following specifications:

– Rail height: 7-5/16 inches or 185.7 mm
– Rail width at the base: 6 inches or 152.4 mm
– Rail width at the top: 1-1/4 inches or 74.6 mm
– Web thickness: 11/16 inches or 17.4 mm
– Nominal weight: 68 kilograms per meter

The TR68 rail is made from high-quality steel, with specific requirements for chemical composition, mechanical properties, and other characteristics to ensure its durability and performance under heavy loads and harsh operating conditions. It is an important component of railway infrastructure and widely used in North America.

Transportation of 25 meters long TR68 rail can be a complex process, and some specialized equipment is needed to handle their size and weight. Here are some common methods used for transporting long rails:

1. Rail carriers or flatbed trucks: Rails can be transported over land by specially designed rail carriers or flatbed trucks. These vehicles need to have a long deck to support the length of the rail, and hydraulic hoists to lift them onto and off the vehicles. These vehicles are typically operated by experienced drivers who are skilled in handling long loads.

2. Railway wagons: Long rails can also be transported by rail using specialized wagons with long flatbeds. The wagons are attached to a locomotive and can be operated on railway tracks. A crane may be used to lift the rails onto the wagons or to unload them.

3. Water transport: When transport by land is not feasible or economical, rails can be transported by water using barges or ships. This method is commonly used for long-distance transport of rails or where rail on-site is not available.

In each of these methods, special care should be taken to secure the rails during transportation to prevent damage or injury to personnel or property. Additionally, all transportation must comply with the local transportation laws and regulations.

We can supply the international standard flat bottom rails as below, if you need it, please feel free to ask us:

USAGE OF RAILS

TYPE OF RAILS

STANDARD

Rail for Railway 43 kg/m rail, 50 kg/m rail,

60 kg/m rail, 75kg/m rail, 60N rail, 75N rail

TB/T2344-2012, TB/T3276-2011
P50 rail/R50 rail, P65 rail/R65 rail GOST-R51685
S49 rail, UIC54 rail, UIC60 rail UIC860
JIS50N rail, JIS60 rail JIS E1101
AS50 rail, AS60 rail, AS68 rail AS1085, BHP RT STD
90RA rail, 100RE rail, 115RE rail, 132RE rail, 136RE rail AREMA
TR45 rail, TR50 rail,

TR57 rail, TR68 rail

ASTM
BS75A rail, BS90A rail, BS100A rail BS11 STANDARD
49E1 rail, 50E2 rail, 54E1 rail,

60E1 rail, 60E2 rail

EN 13674-1
Switch Rail 50AT1 rail, 60AT1 rail,

60AT2 rail, 60TY1 rail

TB/T3109-2013
Crane Rail A45, A55, A65, A75, A100, A120, A150 DIN536
QU70 rail/KP70 rail, QU80 rail/KP80 rail, QU100 rail/KP100 rail,

QU120 rail/KP100 rail, CR175 rail

YB/T5055-2014
ASTM A759-2000
Grooved Rail 59R2 rail, 60R2 rail EN 14811:2006

Online Service
Live Chat