Description of Steel Sleepers
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation and Nippon Steel & Sumikin Texeng.Co.,Ltd. began developing steel railway sleepers in 1982, initially producing and marketing them as export products for foreign mining railways. They based the basic shape of present sleepers on the design and design methods of European and American steel sleepers, but have improved them through quantitative research on safety and long service-life performance. Additionally, they have focused on developing fastening devices to enhance usability and cost efficiency. This report reviews the history of developments in steel sleepers and introduces the recent optimization of heavy-weight heavy-duty steel sleepers applied in steel making plant railways.
Advantages of Steel Sleepers
- It is more durable. Its life is about 35 years
- Lesser damage during handling and transport
- It is not susceptible to vermin attack
- It is not susceptible to fire
- Its scrap value is very good
Advantages
How to Find a Qualified Rail Fastener Manufacturer?
Please choose LTRF.
Why Choose LTRF?
- Strong Technical Expertise
LTRF boasts a dedicated R&D center. Moreover, it maintains long-term collaborations with major industry players such as China Railway, CRCC, and the Academy of Railway Sciences. In addition, it also partners with leading railway universities. As a result, LTRF has been able to develop various innovative fastening systems for both domestic and international markets. Notably, all these systems possess independent intellectual property rights. Indeed, to date, LTRF holds over 30 invention and utility model patents.
- Professional Manufacturing
LTRF always aims for the best. We carefully choose the materials we use and make sure every part is made with great care and skill. And we believe in doing things perfectly, so we keep coming up with new ideas and check the quality of our products very carefully to make sure they’re good.
We work fast to make sure you get your order on time. And we offer good service before and after you buy something. At LTRF, we also focus on what our customers need. We’re committed to making good products and providing great service in everything we do.
LTRF control the cost of each process, and the finance department updates the cost calculation regularly.
Furthermore, LTRF’s advanced testing equipment endows the company with comprehensive quality inspection capabilities for the entire fastener system. This meticulous quality-control measure is crucial for ensuring product reliability. Importantly, LTRF holds ISO and CRCC certification for railway products. These certifications not only demonstrate the company’s compliance with international and industry-specific standards but also enhance its credibility in the market.
