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Rail Components Catalog Track Products Skates

Rail Industry Component:
Rails Co.: Track Skates

Rails Co.


Rails Track Skates are long lasting lightweight units that are widely used in hump yards and industrial sidings to slow and stop a moving car or to hold a car steady on a flat track or track with a moderate downgrade. Rails Track Skates are constructed of a tough cast ductile alloy. Rails Track Skates are Lightweight –only 27 lbs. – and feature a specially designed “hump” that catches and holds car wheels to prevent them from skidding out or rolling back. A heavy duty, no-curl tongue and a specially balanced hand hold makes them easy to carry. The Rails Track Skates fit rails from 85 to 140 lbs. and are easily installed without using tools. Rails Track Skates are painted in bright safety yellow. Rails Track Skates may also be supplied with reflective tape on the heel so they can be located more easily in the dark areas.