The Challenge
Rail pads are subjected to constant stress and wear, especially in high-traffic areas. Ensuring durability and minimizing failures are essential to prevent costly downtime and frequent maintenance. Traditional testing methods were time-consuming and limited Delkor’s ability to quickly iterate and optimize designs.
The Solution
Delkor Rail adopted Endurica’s fatigue analysis software to optimize the performance of their rail pads. Using Endurica CL™, the team accurately predicted fatigue life, identifying potential failure points early in the design process. This allowed engineers to make informed decisions about material selection and product geometry, extending the product lifespan.
With Endurica EIE™, Delkor simulated multi-channel load scenarios, ensuring that the rail pads could withstand complex stress conditions, such as heavy loads and dynamic environmental factors. These simulations provided valuable insights, enabling Delkor to develop rail pads that performed reliably over extended periods.
Additionally, Endurica DT™ allowed Delkor to model crack growth behavior, ensuring that their designs could prevent early failures. The predictive capabilities of these tools helped Delkor reduce reliance on physical testing, accelerate development timelines, and improve product quality, enhancing infrastructure reliability for demanding rail networks.
Results:
- Extended Rail Pad Lifespan: Optimized design and material selection reduce wear and improve durability.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: Predictive simulations minimizes the need for frequent inspections and replacements.
- Increased Rail Infrastructure Reliability: Enhanced performance ensures smooth rail operations, even under heavy loads and extreme conditions.
- Faster Development Cycles: Fatigue analysis accelerated design iterations, enabling Delkor to meet tight project deadlines.
Delkor Rail
Delkor Rail is a world leader in rail construction solutions. Delkor provides high-quality bonded rail baseplates, platform gap fillers and rolling stock products. With 30+ years of experience, Delkor provides technical guidance and world-class components to customers globally.
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Key Results
- Extended Rail Pad Lifespan
- Reduced Maintenance Costs
- Increased Rail Infrastructure Reliability
- Faster Development Cycles
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Before Endurica, we went through 40+ design iterations trying to reduce the strain amplitude as much as possible. We also went through 4 or 5 rounds of physical testing before a successful test. Since we adopted Endurica CL, we have been able to compare the fatigue life for new designs against previous designs that we have been successful with. This has meant that we can produce a suitable design with only a handful of design iterations and a single physical test.
Liam Turbet, Technical Manager,
Delkor Rail Pty Ltd
| Feature | Solution | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue Life Prediction | Endurica CL for fatigue life prediction | Extended rail pad lifespan, minimizing wear and tear under heavy loads. |
| Material Optimization | Endurica EIE for complex load simulations and analysis. | Ensured consistent durability under varying environmental and operational stresses. |
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