RAILMETALLURGY.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Measures Taken RDSO have issued detailed instructions on painting in 2006 (Lr No. CT/ACP dt. 24.02.2006) Zinc metalising followed by 4 coats of painting ( primer, zinc chromate, 2 coats of aluminium paint) for severe corrosion prone locations, to be identified by CTE To be done preferably in workshop ( Plant Depot) Further painting (but no repeat of metalising) to be done at site depending on site condition Measures Taken Two coats of Bituminous painting on web and foot on inside (frequency – once an year) and web, foot and vertical face of head on outside (once in 3 years) Surface preparation, temperature and humidity important Frequency to be further decided by zonal Railways Approved sources of paint are issued every 6 month by RDSO QA(Mechanical) Directorate Railways have issued instructions through PCE Circulars on the matter Measures Taken Development of corrosion resistant rails Cu-Mo Rails - extended trial (2009) for 1000 MT NCC Rails – extended trial (2009) for 10000 MT Use of liner free fastenings IRPWM Correction Slip (#124 dt. 14.02.2011) para 250. Corrosion prone area and severe corrosion prone area to be identified by PCE/ CAO/con Corrosion prone areas - Measurement of corrosion once an year, every 100 sleeper in the specified proforma Bituminous painting In corrosion prone area in continuous stretch, in other areas in patches For new rail – in work shop, old rail – at site Paint specification (IS:9862), thickness (2 coats of 100 micron each), cleaning, temperature etc. specified Liner and ERC also to be painted Bituminous paint frequency 1 yr (gauge face)/ 3 yr outside Zinc metalising in severe corrosion prone area, where ever possible, as per RDSO letter IRPWM Correction Slip (#124 dt. 14.02.2011) para.250. Greasing and sealing of liner contact area – Gauge face side - once an year, Non GF – once in 2 yrs Shifting of liner locations – by pulling back in SWR/ FP track and Di-stressing in LW