LOADMASTER & LMTTLOADMASTER & LOADMASTER
TIMBER TIE
Progress Rail extended the success of theLoadmaster with the introduction of a track
fastener solution for wood ties.

n Proven fail-safe designn Buy America compliantn Low maintenancen Superior acoustical effectivenessn Unique dual stiffness designn Significant reduction of impactforcesn Reduce tie and ballast maintenance on bridge approaches withloadmaster transition areas

Loadmaster’s containment design provides
many advantages over the traditional
sandwich concept used for decades.
It allows for versatility with both single
and dual vertical stiffness versions andinnate fail-safe characteristics not seen insimilar products.

The loadmaster is the only direct fixation
fastener on the market that is designed andtested for up to 40-ton axle loads. It has
been a proven performer in heavy haul andpassenger rail systems, with a track recordof more than 30 years in service with nomaintenance.
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BENEFITS & FEATURES:

The Loadmaster direct fixation track
fastener was specifically designed toprovide commuter and freight rail systems
with a greater range of options for shared
use and higher axle load environments.
The Loadmaster Timber Tie rounds out theproduct line with a low-maintenance, longterm solution for wood ties.

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BEYOND DURABILITY
Loadmaster has proven to be more than adurable fastener. It actually absorbs impact
forces normally transmitted to supporting
structures, thereby also extending theiruseful life. Some suggest that rails even last
longer with Loadmaster.
n Reduce ground and structure-borne

SAVING BRIDGES

CUTTING COSTS

Plate-cutting spike kill has met its match.
Loadmaster Timber Tie helps protect woodenties by minimizing the effects of ground-tobridge impacts. It’s the bonded fastenerengineered specifically to reduce the needfor expensive bridge track maintenance.

Loadmaster Timber Tie can also enhance
asset utilization, because initial costs aremitigated by long-term maintenancesavings. It’s a durable solution designed tobe affordable over the long run.

n Reduces surfacing maintenance on
ballasted approachesn Large bearing area minimizes tie cuttingn Mitigates noise and vibration above

25 hertz

n 30-year lifespan according toTTCI testingn Track modules on bridge thatmatch ballasted trackn Dual stiffness: 110,000 lbs. fin. initial,350,000 lbs/in. maximumn Screw clamping force: 14,000 lbs

n Reduces impact and extends

structure life

u 90% reduction in impact loads

vibrations

on heavy haul loadings of 32 ton
and above*n Matches track modulus between

ballasted and ballast-less tracku Virtual elimination of vertical andlateral deflection of bridge deck
support*n Low Iife-cycle costn Low to NO maintenancen Improved “ride” quality
n Reduced vertical and lateral deflectionsof bridge structuralcomponents of up
to 90%*n Eliminate plate cutting and spike killon timber tie bridges

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Rail BaseDimensions

Loadmaster 6”

Loadmaster 5 1/2”

Loadmaster Timber
Tie TT10

Loadmaster Timber
Tie TT8

Body length

19 5/8”19 1/2”27”

21 1/2”

Body width

9 1/4”

9 1/4”

10”

8 1/4”

Width across anchor
bolt holes

11”

11”

5 1/2” (2 holes)2” (3 holes)

Rail seat elevation

1 7/8”

1 15/16”

1 15/16”1 15/16”

Factoryassembled

Factoryassembled

82 lbs. (Direct fixation
plate only)

49 lbs. (Direct fixation
plate only)

WeightMetal Parts

Top plate and containment frame are all ASTM 536. Grade 65-45-12 ductile iron castings

Elastomer

Natural rubber

Assembly

Metal parts fully bonded together with elastomer

HardwareTorque/8” A-325 Bolt

7325 ft./lbs.

/8” x 8” Lag screw 1” lock washer cast fender7250 ft./lbs.