Repair Welding

Wear and surface defects at the railhead can be repaired by electric welding and grinding procedures. Frogs in switches and crossings can be maintained by similar techniques. Companies of the Goldschmidt-Thermit-Group have considerable experience in repair welding of railway infrastructure. Special consumables, welding procedures and temperature control methods are selected to match the grade and welding requirements of the rail.

This service is offered principally to urban commuter and tram services. Embedded rails can be surface welded to increase their wear resistance and extend their service life. Repair of switches and crossings in track saves expensive renewal contracts and avoids long track occupations.

The specialists of Goldschmidt-Thermit-Group can also provide advise as to alternative methods for welding to improve railway infrastructure and thus increase its efficiency and comfort and lower its maintenance costs.