Advantages & benefits

Additional benefits from using FFU® in switch systems

Technical

  • Use of standard means of fastening
  • Use of standard tools
  • Simple working on the project
  • Fast repair methods
  • Interlocking with ballast the same as for wood
  • A high level of safety and functionality for the fastener hole
  • High electric resistance / insulation
  • Excellent technical characteristics

Economic

  • Long-term elasticity in the frog area, even in case of high daily load tonnes
  • Service life forecast to be 50 years or 1700 million load tonnes
  • Since 1980 no returned material - 35 years of experience
  • Improved railway safety
  • High level of availability of switches
  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Gauge reliability after derailing
  • Short track possessions
  • Reduced height of 14 cm up to 200 km/h and 22.5 t axle load
  • Recoverable material after end of service life

Environmental

  • High resistance to weathering
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Outstanding compatibility with greases
  • Free from insecticides
  • Free from chemical impregnation
  • No absorption of water
  • Soil and water retain their quality
  • 100% recyclable
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