Train rails are joined together via a seriously awesome process called exothermic welding, which basically involves lighting off a chemical called Thermite and sending molten iron into a sand mould.

(MENAFN- GetNews) Thermit welding, also known as Aluminothermic Welding , is a highly effective and widely trusted method for railroad maintenance. Its popularity stems from several key advantages ...

Thermites are a double-edged sword. Packing a tremendous energy density, and eager to produce tremendous heat when ignited, thermite is great for welding train tracks. But sometimes you might be ...

RAILWAY AGE, MAY 2024 ISSUE: Milling, grinding and welding maximize return on one of the railroads’ biggest investments—rail. Suppliers are continually refining their grinding, milling, and welding ...

Thermites are a double-edged sword. Packing a tremendous energy density, and eager to produce tremendous heat when ignited, thermite is great for welding train tracks. But sometimes you might be ...

Many inventions can be traced back to the scientific curiosity of Prof. Hans Goldschmidt. His most important invention was patented 120 years ago. The THERMIT® process turned out to be a major advance ...

The sole local manufacturer and supplier of Thermit welding consumables and equipment, Thermitrex, has been awarded a R50-million two-year contract with Spoornet for the supply of Thermit welding ...