Switches & Crossings Pad FC584

FC584 was developed during a research programme with British Rail Research and Development Division to meet the conditions encountered on (todays) high speed main line passenger/freight services as well as less exacting conditions on slower speed track.


Physical Properties

Test Method Conditions Data Units
Hardness ISO 48 60 ± 5 0IRHD
Density ISO 2781 1.05 ± 0.05 g/cm3
Tensile Strength ISO 37 >5.0 MPa
Elongation at Break ISO 37 >280 %
Abrasion Resistance Taber 3000 cycles, 1000g <2.0 g loss
Abrasion Resistance Taber 3000 cycles, 1000g <0.6 mm loss
Electrical Resistance BS 903pt. C2 500v dc >3.0 x 105 Ω
Static Stiffness 176 x 140 x 10mm 20 - 80 kN at 1200 kN/min 190 kN/mm
Static Stiffness 176 x 140 x 7.5mm 20 - 80 kN at 1200 kN/min 290 kN/mm
Static Stiffness 176 x 140 x 5mm 20 - 80 kN at 1200 kN/min 480 kN/mm
Impact Attenuation prEN 13146-3 10mm Thickness Type A 35 %
Impact Attenuation prEN 13146-3 7.5mm Thickness Type B 21 %

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