MK7 Continuous Rail Pads with Steel Reinforcement
Advanced vulcanized nitrile rubber continuous rail pads designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. Reduce noise, vibration, and maintenance costs with our premium continuous rail pad solutions.
What Are Continuous Rail Pads?
Glory Rail’s continuous rail pads are a specialized type of crane rail pad, designed for continuous structure-supporting rail installations. Unlike individual rail pads, these pads feature a seamless, long-length design (up to 12m) reinforced with steel strips, ensuring superior lateral stiffness and stability. Crafted from vulcanized nitrile rubber, they combine flexibility with robustness to meet the demands of high-traffic industrial sites.
Our continuous rail pads are trusted in ports, wharves, shipyards, steel plants, coking plants, cement plants, and power plants—proven through years of supply and installation experience to deliver consistent, excellent performance.
MK7 Continuous Rail Pad Types & Widths
Glory Rail offers a range of continuous rail pads to fit different rail sizes, all operating within a temperature range of -25℃ to 100℃. Choose the ideal width for your application:
| Type | Width (Wmm) |
|---|---|
| MK7-098 | 98 |
| MK7-118 | 118 |
| MK7-128 | 128 |
| MK7-134 | 134 |
| MK7-147 | 147 |
| MK7-157 | 157 |
| MK7-168 | 168 |
| MK7-195 | 195 |
| MK7-215 | 215 |
Continuous Rail Pad Specifications
Every Glory Rail MK7 continuous rail pad meets strict national standards for chemical composition and mechanical properties. Below are the core specifications:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Vulcanized Nitrile Rubber |
| Shore Hardness | 75 ± 5 |
| Maximum Tensile Strength | 12.7 N/mm² |
| Elongation | 255% (200% after aging) |
| Working Temperature | -25℃ to +100℃ |
| Vibration Reduction | 45% – 50% |
| Noise Reduction | 12% (dBA) |
| Permanent Set | 5% (<20% after aging) |
| Available Lengths | 12m (can be cut to size) |
How to Install Continuous Rail Pads
Proper installation ensures optimal performance of your continuous rail pads. Follow these guidelines, or contact our technical team for custom advice:
- Size Matching: The pad should be nominally 5mm narrower than the rail it supports.
- Length Handling: Pads are supplied in 12m lengths; cut to precise rail length using a hacksaw or jigsaw. No installed segment should be shorter than the spacing between three pairs of crane rail fixing clips.
- Orientation: Place the pad’s flutes facing upwards for proper adhesion and load distribution.
- Surface Prep: Ensure the supporting area is clean—free of oil, grease, or projections that could damage the pad. Unpainted steel structures below the pad are preferred.
- Welding Protection: If rails are welded, remove the pad under the weld area or use a thermal barrier to shield it from excessive heat.
- Technical Support: Our team is available to assess suitability for specific installation conditions—reach out for personalized guidance.
Why Choose Our Continuous Rail Pads?
- Superior Durability: Made of vulcanized nitrile rubber with wear, compression, oxidation, UV, and oil resistance—ideal for harsh industrial environments.
- Enhanced Stability: Reinforced with steel strips (thin enough for rolling during transport) to boost lateral stiffness and prevent rail displacement.
- Noise & Vibration Control: Reduces structural vibration by 45-50% and noise by 12%, creating a quieter, safer workspace.
- Strong Adhesion: Grooved surface ensures tight contact with rail supports, while abrasive-blasted steel strips (after pickling/oil removal) bond firmly with rubber post-vulcanization.
- All-Weather & Chemical Resistance: Fully resistant to water, oil, ozone, grease, and fungi—maintains performance in diverse conditions.
- Load Distribution: Spreads wheel load over a wide area, minimizing pressure points, load concentrations, and fatigue stress on rails.
- Long-Lasting Recovery: High elastic recovery rate prevents permanent deformation, even under extreme operating conditions.
- Low Maintenance: Reduces crane road maintenance needs and protects crane mechanisms (carriers, axles, wheels) to extend service life.
Ready to Upgrade with Premium Continuous Rail Pads?
Glory Rail MK7 continuous rail pads deliver durability, safety, and cost savings for your industrial operations. Contact us today to discuss your needs or request a quote.