Description

On the railroad construction, wood rail sleeper, steel rail sleeper and concrete rail sleeper are the three most common rail sleepers. Tracing the source, rail sleeper originates from wooden sleeper. In the past 100 years, wood rail sleepers are the most widely rail sleepers in railroad, especially in heavy rail and bridge rail. With the development and technical requirements of railroad construction, rail sleepers are now made of varieties materials, such as steel, concrete and rubber.

According to the structure and laying method, wooden sleeper is classified into Horizontal sleeper, Longitudinal sleeper and short sleeper; according to its application location: ordinary wood sleeper, bridge sleeper and pillow.

Wooden Sleeper for Normal Railway Line

Common wooden sleeper is used in the main line of railway track. GB standard has 2 types: type I with 16cm×22cm×250cm; type II with 14.5cm×20cm×250cm.