We know how to get the best results from railway work
Railway construction defects not only waste time but are also prohibitively expensive. As a partner to this sector we know what’s important, and are also well aware of how the track cutting discs, general cutting discs and grinding discs all have to be both extremely reliable while offering a maximum level of performance at all times. As in other sectors, however, work in track superstructure needs both pro-quality products and the right techniques for using them. We can provide competent support for your company’s operator training activities.
Our services are anything but standard
Accordingly, the disc structure design is not the only aspect of product development: instead, ensuring the synergy of users, machinery, tools, workpieces and processing geometry also has a major role to play.
We offer high-performance grinding tools for railway construction work: rail cutting discs, rough grinding discs, grinding discs and cup wheels. We also develop and deliver these discs in a wide range of designs and dimensions. As a leading tool specialist for machine-based metal cutting and grinding, RHODIUS is also fully compliant with all of the national and international laws, standards and regulations. And we always keep an eye on the key factors here: a straight cut, a long lifetime and a high cutting speed.
Perfect results with cutting and grinding discs for railway construction
Cutting rails with petrol cut-off saws
It is extremely important that rail cutting discs are always chosen that are perfectly matched to the performance requirements of the petrol-driven cutting machine.
Dressing welding seams with cup wheels
Cup wheels with a railhead profile are ideal for grinding work that follows the contours of the railhead, from dressing thermite welding seams to grinding down corrugated rails.
Dressing of welding seams on the sides of points
Dressing fishplate seatings is also possible with the grinding discs used here. The grinding work required can then be performed with any industry-standard angle grinder.
Our recommendations for safe and efficient track-side work
- Have you selected the right disc for your machine?
- Is the machine’s output power adequate for the respective application?
- Is the toothed belt tensioned?
- Have you chosen the recommended type of fuel and the correct mixing ratio?
- Are the air filters and/or fuel filters in perfect working order?
- Before use, check the machine’s safety data sheet for the maximum permitted spindle rpm!
- Before use, check that the clamping mechanism is properly fitted and locked in place!
- To ensure you achieve maximum performance, let the machine warm up for at least 60 seconds.
- Always make the cut using an oscillating (pendulum) motion. This minimises heating of the material and heat build-up in the cut you have made.
- Always select the smallest track cross-section possible.
- When using cutting wheels, never exceed the motor’s rated speed. If the motor is overstressed you will hear the rpm dropping as a result.
- Using moderate force when applying the tool to the workpiece. Hardly any contact pressure is required to achieve maximum performance from the machine.
