Grooved Rail
Grooved rail is a specialized rail type designed for urban tramways and light rail systems, where tracks need to be embedded into streets or compact environments. Unlike standard flat-bottom rails, grooved rails feature a groove along the inner side, allowing the wheel flange to pass through while keeping the rail surface level with the surrounding pavement.
Grooved Rail Types
| Type of Rail | Weight kg/m | Head width mm | Height mm | Base width mm | Web mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59R2 (Ri59N) | 58.20 | 113.00 | 180.00 | 180.00 | 12.00 |
| 60R2 (Ri60N) | 59.75 | 113.00 | 180.00 | 180.00 | 12.00 |
Design Advantages of Grooved Rails
This design makes grooved rails ideal for city settings where trams share the road with cars and pedestrians. By guiding the wheels securely within the groove, they ensure a smooth and quiet ride, while also reducing the risk of wheel damage. Typically installed in concrete or asphalt, grooved rails help minimize disruption to street traffic, making them essential for urban transit systems focused on efficiency and safety.
Why Is Grooved Rail Known as the "King of Rails"?
Grooved rails are regarded as the “King of Rails” due to their complex design and high manufacturing standards. The irregular groove shape at the rail head creates significant production challenges. Achieving strict requirements for straightness, torsion control, lip shape, and surface finish demands advanced processes and precise craftsmanship. Additionally, welding techniques like flash butt welding are necessary to maintain the rail’s structural integrity. These technical complexities make grooved rails one of the most challenging products to manufacture in the rail industry.
Our Supply of Grooved Rails
Glory Track has a close cooperation relationship with leading steel mills in China, ensuring a steady supply of high-quality grooved rails. We regularly stock common sizes and can arrange customized production based on project-specific needs. If you need to know more about grooved rails, please kindly contact us.
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