Rail or Shim Pad FC140
Trackelast FC140 is normally supplied in thicknesses up to 10mm, although greater thicknesses can be made on request. It is a very durable material, suitable for use between –50°C and +80°C.
FC140 is a High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) material, black in colour, used either as a conformable rail pad or as a height adjusting shim beneath baseplates or third rail supports.
Example 1
Very strong and durable material
Physical Properties
| Test | Method | Conditions | Data | Units |
| Shore Hardness | DIN 53505 | >63 | oShore D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | ISO 2781 | 0.95 | g/cm3 | |
| Tensile Strength | ISO 37 | >23 | N/mm2 | |
| Elongation at Break | ISO 527 | >100 | % | |
| Elongation at Yield | ISO 527 | 12 ± 3 | % | |
| Abrasion Resistance | Taber | 3000 cycles, 1000g H22 Wheels | 0.01 | mm loss |
| Abrasion Resistance | Taber | 3000 cycles, 1000g H22 Wheels | 0.03 | g loss |
| Reduced Specific Viscosity | ISO 1191 | 120-230 | cm3/g | |
| Melt Flow Index | ISO 1133 | 7 ± 2 | g/10min | |
| Volume Resistivity | DIN 53482 | >107 | Ω | |
| Impact Attenuation | RT/CE/S/052 | Type C |
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