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The TieTek™ composite cross tie is designed to be a high-performance and environmentally attractive product. It can be used interchangeably with traditional cross tie materials in ongoing maintenance applications or as new or replacement track. The composite material has been engineered for long-life applications with conventional installation and fastening systems. The company says both cut spikes and screw spikes have been used successfully with rigid and flexible fastening systems. Some advantages of the TieTek composite sleepers are: repels moisture; impervious to insect damage; superior to wood in abrasion testing; no toxic or hazardous materials; reduces vibration, helping to improve fastener and system life; utilizes existing installation equipment; utilizes existing fastening systems; electrically non-conductive; 100 percent recyclable; and improved long term economics, the company says.