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TO ORDER
please contact us
Don Mejia
(210) 827.6215
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Composite Railroad Ties Vs. Wood Railroad Ties
Please view this infographic we made to explain some of the main differences and benefits of using a composite railroad tie vs a traditional wood railroad tie.
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IntegriCo’s All Plastic
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AREMA Standards
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| Appearance |
Matte Black |
n/a |
| Dimensions (in X in X in) |
7 X 9 X (102 or 108) |
7 X 9 X (102 or 108) |
| Weight (lbs) |
250-270 |
185-320 |
| Surface Hardness (lb/.25'ind) |
5,500 |
n/a |
| Density (lbs/ft3) |
68-70 |
n/a |
| Modulus of Elasticity, MOE(psi) |
240,000 |
170,000 |
| Modules of Rupture, MOR(psi) |
2,700 |
2000 |
| Compressive MOE(psi) |
38,000 |
n/a |
| Rail Seat Compression (psi) |
2,300 |
900 |
| Spike Insertion (lbs) |
6,800 |
n/a |
| Spike Pullout (lbs) |
3,200 |
1,900 |
| Screw Spike Pullout (lbs) |
16,500 |
n/a |
| Spike Lateral Resistance (lbs) |
2,500 |
n/a |
| CTE (in/in/F) |
7×10-5 |
7.5×10-5 |
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Atlas Trading International
PO Box 1589
Beaverton, OR 97075
Phone: 541-941-4564
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