SRP Engineers is appointed as the authorized sub distributor for HIRD Rail Development (HRD) for Fatigue Technology (FTI) in India.
The RailTec CBX process was developed for the rail industry by FTI as a preventative system to reduce rail breakages, track-related incidents and derailments. The life of bolt holes is increased significantly by producing a zone of residual compressive stress around them by using the RailTec CBX expansion mandrel and proprietary lubricated split sleeves.
Benefits of the FTI RailTec system include
- A Proven System In Use Worldwide For Over 40 Years And For 30 Years By Network Rail.
- Reduces Track Maintenance Costs.
- Extends Inspection And Maintenance Cycles Significantly.
- Increases The Structural Integrity And Safety Of The Line.
- Arrests The Growth Of Microcracks (Star Cracks) In Holes.
- Simple And Easy To Use One-Sided Operation.
- Typically Improves The Fatigue Life Of Bolt Holes By At Least 3:1.
- Applicable To New Production Environments.
- Cost-Effective Alternative To Replacing The Rail.
- Holes In Existing Rails Can Be Cold Hole Expanded And Safely Returned To Service, Providing Added Protection Against Undetected Cracks.
- Can Be Applied To Fish Plates, Wheels, Bridges And Other Structures.