Enhanced rail repairs could improve
the safety, productivity and reliability
of Australia’s hundred billion dollar
mining industry, according to
research by ESAB.

With a single train typically
carrying a load of 30,000t+, the
timely repair of rails is crucial to
safety and financial return.Weld
failure can reverse any savings that
can come from choosing on-site rail
repair over rail replacement. ESAB’s
research paper offers a range of
solutions.

The paper analyses the benefits of
highly-portable, mechanised welding
systems which allow rapid repairs
and precise control over key welding
parameters, such as heat-input, so
delivering immediate and long-term
productivity benefits.