In the field of railway engineering, anti-corrosion sleepers are an indispensable material that carries the important responsibility of the entire railway system. As a support for railway tracks, anti-corrosion sleepers need to have good anti-corrosion performance and stability to ensure the safe and sustainable operation of the railway system. Ordinary anti-corrosion sleepers and switch sleepers have different names and uses. Unlike ordinary sleepers, switch sleepers are used in railway switch areas and are therefore called switch sleepers. And what's curious is, are there some differences between the two in terms of materials used and manufacturing processes? Next, Qingdao Tiehan will briefly analyze with everyone.
Firstly, let's understand the manufacturing process of anti-corrosion sleepers. In railway engineering, anti-corrosion sleepers are usually made of wood, and the selection of wood is crucial. In order to ensure that anti-corrosion sleepers have sufficient load-bearing capacity and stability, wood with moderate density and high cost-effectiveness is generally selected as raw materials, such as pine, oak, etc. These woods have good compressive strength and durability, and can withstand long-term use and heavy pressure of railway systems.
In the process of making anti-corrosion sleepers, oil immersion anti-corrosion treatment technology is usually used to enhance their durability. Anti corrosion treatment can effectively extend the service life of sleepers and reduce maintenance costs in the future. Generally speaking, the anti-corrosion treatment processes used include chemical anti-corrosion, vacuum pressure anti-corrosion, etc. These methods can effectively infiltrate the anti-corrosion oil into the interior of the wood, preventing decay and insect infestation.
For ordinary anti-corrosion sleepers and switch sleepers, there is no significant difference in the selection and production process of wood. Both ordinary anti-corrosion sleepers and switch sleepers need to have the same basic performance requirements, such as bearing capacity, stability, and anti-corrosion performance. Therefore, the wood used to make these two types of sleepers can also be the same.
In addition, in practical applications, the use environment and conditions of ordinary anti-corrosion sleepers and switch sleepers are also similar, both of which need to withstand the heavy pressure of trains and frequent transportation. Therefore, using the same type of wood can make production and management more convenient, reducing costs and expenses. The most obvious difference between switch sleepers and anti-corrosion sleepers is in terms of length. Due to the special position of the switch, switch sleepers are usually much longer than ordinary sleepers.
It can be concluded that there is no significant difference in the manufacturing process between ordinary anti-corrosion sleepers and switch sleepers, and both can be made using the same type of wood. This not only improves production efficiency and reduces costs, but also ensures the quality and performance of the sleepers. In railway engineering, the selection and production of anti-corrosion sleepers are always a key issue. Only with good anti-corrosion performance and stability can the safe operation and long-term use of the railway system be ensured.
