PREFARAILS® Embedded Slab Track Systems

PREFARAILS® embedded rail systems are rails isolated with a complete jacket made of recycled car and truck tyres. They can be supplied in reinforced concrete beams or slabs.

Benefits of using PREFARAILS®:

• Long lifetime of system: 35 to 40 years before track renewal is needed
• Low lifecycle cost due to almost no maintenance needed and long lifetime
• Short construction time: 2 to 10 times faster than traditional rail construction
• Using the encapsulated system reduces vehicle movements, as all components are preassembled offsite
• Improving quality of life in cities: reduction of noise and vibrations up to -15dB and even more
• Sustainable solution for waste recycling, and recyclable again and again
• Electrical isolation of the rail up to 50 Ohms/km
• Direct and indirect economical benefits

This innovative systems includes:

• RUBBER JACKET – embedded rail system that isolates the rail helping to reduce vibration and improves electrical insulation of the track
• GSF (Guage Fixation System) – an optional frame structure to help with correct installation of the rails fitted with rubber jackets
• STERO – reinforced precast concrete beams incorporating the rails in their jackets
• MODULIX – complete precast slab track system with embedded rails in their jackets
• X MODULIX – precast floating slab track system with embedded rails in their jackets
• STERO LADDER– reinforced concrete ladder incorporating the rails in their jackets

From its engineering and production site south-east of Brussels, SATEBA PREFARAILS® has constantly developed and improved technologies since 1998.

SATEBA PREFARAILS® support the client by taking care of the product development, engineering, production, installation and after-care. Clients can also choose a variety of esthetical finishes including concrete, asphalt, cobble stones and even artificial and natural grass.

We have served rail and urban transport infrastructure projects around the world, including Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Norway, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia and Russia.

We are there to help you building transport solutions.