Under the railway track, black oil soaked sleepers silently support the speeding train. They seem to be ordinary, but they have "hard bones" far beyond ordinary wood. This skill comes from a special oil immersion treatment process - putting pine and other wood into a special anti-corrosion tank, vacuuming first, and then applying high pressure to "press" the anti-corrosion oil deep into the tiny cracks in the wood. After this "baptism", the pine has been reborn, becoming particularly resistant to decay, moths and blisters, and becoming the best choice for the cornerstone of the railway.
It is this "hard Kung Fu" practiced on the railway that gives oil soaked sleepers the opportunity to show their skills in other places that also need durability and strength.
Port and wharf: an expert against salt and humidity
At the seaside wharf, the salty and wet sea wind, salty sea water and various wood eating sea insects are the great enemies of wood. Ordinary wood is easy to rot and hollow here. The anti-corrosion oil inside the oil immersed sleeper is like a strong protective cover, which can effectively resist salt erosion and the attack of sea insects. Whether it is the fender used to cushion the collision of ships at the wharf, the mooring pile base used to fix the cable, or the bridge deck of the temporarily built loading and unloading trestle, the oil immersed sleepers can persist for a longer time in the harsh marine environment and play a role stably and locally.
Underground mine: tough guy under the heavy pressure of humidity
Deep in the mine, the environment is extremely humid, the rock pressure on the top of the head is huge, and there are various microorganisms in the air that are easy to decay the wood. The wood used to temporarily support the roadway roof, or the wood used to make the tramcar track and equipment platform, is easy to rot and become invalid, which is very dangerous. Oil impregnated sleepers are naturally resistant to moisture and are especially resistant to damage by bacteria, molds and insects. In a wet and dark mine, using it as a pillar to support the roof, a beam to protect the mine mouth, or a base skid to support the tramcar track can greatly prolong the service life and make the miners feel more at ease.
Factory workshop: shock cushion
The big guys in the factory - such as huge punches, hammers, and generators - are moving and moving, shaking the ground. If the equipment is directly placed on the ordinary wooden cushion block, the wood will be loosened or even cracked after a long time. Oil immersion treatment not only makes the wood more antiseptic, but also makes it more "tough", more "beating", and more fatigue resistant. Put it under the base of heavy equipment, which can not only stably support the equipment, but also absorb some annoying vibration, making the machine run more smoothly and the foundation more firm and reliable.
Outdoor and Park: durable choice in the sun and rain
Facilities that have been exposed for a long time, such as trestle bridge piles in wetland parks, side plates of flower boxes with big trees, and supporting feet of large billboards, are most afraid of wood decay. Otherwise, it is unsafe and expensive to replace. The excellent weatherability and corrosion resistance of oil immersed sleepers come in handy here. It can well resist the erosion caused by wind, sun, rain and changes of seasons, so that these outdoor facilities can be used for a longer time and save the trouble of frequent maintenance and replacement.
From carrying railway tracks to supporting docks, guarding miners, cushioning vibration and serving parks, the journey of oil immersed sleepers has proved the strong vitality of this ancient process. The pine wood soaked in high pressure oil has obtained the "super ability" to resist the years and harsh environment. Its presence in these places that need to bear the heavy pressure silently and resist erosion is a very practical and reliable choice. In those inconspicuous corners, oil soaked sleepers provide long-term and stable support for our production and life with their silent and solid existence.
