
Tracks and Tunnels
With increasing urbanization worldwide, rail transport and underground tunnel infrastructures are becoming more important.
H.B. Fuller Track and Tunnel Solutions
Specialized Adhesives for Reliable and Durable Rail and Tunnel Infrastructure
We provide specialized adhesives designed to meet the demanding requirements of railway tracks and underground tunnels. Our products enhance the durability, safety, and performance of rail and tunnel infrastructure, ensuring long-term reliability.
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Railway Tracks
To ensure safety, railway tracks must be insulated against stray currents. There are also increasing requirements to improve the acoustic comfort for residents, workers, and commuters near rail lines.
Our adhesives and sealants are essential in bonding, sealing, and enhancing the performance of materials designed to reduce stray currents, vibrations and minimize noise transmission, including for:
- Structure-borne noise protection systems: designed to reduce or mitigate the transmission of vibrations and noise from the railway infrastructure.
- Stray current insulation systems: designed to prevent and control stray currents that are unintentionally generated in electric rail systems.
- Safety profiles: a wide range of systems and components designed to improve the overall safety of rail networks.
Our adhesives are used in the installation and manufacturing of the various components – they are used to bond the materials to the structural components of the rail system. Our adhesives are used to bond, seal, and insulate components that prevent electrical current from leaking out of the intended path. They can absorb vibrations and maintain their bonding integrity even under dynamic loads.
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Tunnels
Tunnel constructions are vital infrastructure needed globally for many areas, including for transportation and utility systems.
Tunnel gaskets and drainage profiles are critical components of tunnel infrastructure. Adhesives are essential for the successful long-term performance of tunnel gaskets and draining profiles, helping to protect tunnels from water damage, extending the life of systems, and maintaining the tunnel’s operational safety.
- Tunnel gaskets: specialized sealing components used in the construction of tunnels to ensure that joints between concrete tunnel segments or sections remain watertight and airtight.
- Tunnel drainage profiles: system of channels, pipes, and slopes used to manage water within and around tunnels, effectively collecting, directing, and draining water.
Our adhesives are used in manufacture of segments, designed for fixing seals of EPDM rubber onto the prefabricated concrete sections – essential for preventing water ingress, even under high-pressure conditions. Our flexible adhesives are designed to absorb small shifts and movements from the vibrations and movement from traffic. Our products also make it easier for repair and improvement work.
Why choose H.B. Fuller for your track and tunnel sealing and bonding needs:
- Precision Engineering: Our adhesives and sealants are formulated to meet the exacting standards of rail and tunnel applications.
- Durability: Designed to withstand high loads, dynamic forces, and harsh environmental conditions.
- Flexibility: Designed to allow movement to absorb and dampen vibrations.
- Ease of Application: Simple, efficient application processes minimize downtime and labor costs.
- Sustainability: We prioritize eco-friendly formulations with low VOC emissions and long-term performance.
Contact us for more information on how we can help with your next project.
