Ballast Mats

ATP-DR Profiled
Trelleborg ATP-DR Ballast Mat
For Transit, Commuter or Railroad use, the Ballast Mat is designed to:

Reduce degradation of ballast where depth is restricted

By reducing ballast stress, Ballast Mat extends the life of any ballast
depth, particularly restricted depths.
Reduce ground or structure-borne vibrations
Ground-borne vibration that might otherwise enter the foundations of
neighboring buildings, travel through its structure and causing walls,
floors and ceilings to pulsate, recreating noise known as Secondary
Noise, noise that can not be reduced by closing curtains etc.
Reduce impact forces on structures by acting like shock absorber
The use of ballast mats results in longer vertical rail bending. This
spreads the load over a greater area. Spreading the load reduces local
stress on the structure.
Compensate for restricted ballast depth

Trelleborg ATP-DR Ballast Mats are produced from natural rubber elastomer,
specifically selected to produce required performance characteristics.

The fabric reinforced upper surface permits ballast to nest for track bed
stability.

The underside of mat has a regular pattern of projections that act like
springs or shock absorbers and provide the correct shape factor to meet
the stated performance and generous provision for drainage.

Trelleborg ATP-DR Ballast Mats are generally supplied in rolls or precut

lengths to suit project needs. Precut lengths are palletised for sling and/or
fork lift handling on site.

Mat Specifications
TYPE 1 TYPE 3 TYPE 4
Capacity Nominal Axle (MT) 12 30 40*
Dimensions Width 1220mm 1370mm 1370mm
Thickness 30mm 22mm 20mm
Length 9 metre max. all types
Structure Top Layer 5mm 5mm 5mm
Fabric - 1 Ply 1 Ply 1 Ply 1 Ply
Isolation Layer 25mm 17mm 15mm
Weight kg/m2 19 14 13
* Up to 80kph. Axle load capacity then reduces for higher speeds.
Fabric Type Woven Fiberglass
Tensile 6-7 Nm min
Elongation at Break >10%
Elastomer Top Surface Natural Rubber and SBR
Body (Profiles) Natural Rubber
Physical Properties

Ballast Mat All Types

Tensile kPa 1380

Elongation At Break 100%
Tear Resistance Nm 5.65
Values for top layer and do not include fabric.
Hardness - Shore A 53 +7

Dynamic-to-static stiffness ration (Kd) is 1.4 (+0.1/-free) for

Dynamics Type 1 and 1.86 (+0.1/-free) for Type 3 and Type 4.

Standard quality is suitable for service where B/M

Temp Range temperatures range between (-) 20oC and (+) 70oC.

Note: Weights & dimensions are approximate, not exact.

Material Characteristics (Elastomer properties only. No fabric)
Test Test Details Result

Tensile Strength ASTM D412 Die C 1300 kPa

Elongation at Break ASTM D412 Die C 100%

Tear Resistance ASTM D624 Die C 5.65 Nm

Compression Set ASTM F36 < 20%

Resistance to Weathering ASTM F147 0-1

Note: Performed on 5mm thick top layer

Resistance to Water
Test Test Details Result

Relative Reduction in Tensile 7 days @ 50o C < 20%

Relative Reduction in Elongation 7 days @ 50o C < 20%

Resistance to Ageing
Test Test Details Result

Relative Reduction in Tensile 7 days @ 70o C < 10%

Relative Reduction in Elongation 7 days @ 70o C < 20%

Dynamic Bed Modulus

Test Details Result (gm/cm3) Result (gm/cm3) Result (gm/cm3)

2.2 psi 2.13 2.63 5.2

4.3 psi 3.35 4.7 8.95

8.7 psi 6.35 9.6 18.5

14.5 psi 10.2 16.7 30.4

Static Bed Modulus

Test Details Result (gm/cm3) Result (gm/cm3) Result (gm/cm3)

2.9 - 14.5 psi 2 3 8.9

2.2 psi 1 2.5 5.6

8.7 psi 3.6 5 9.35

At-Grade Installation
A typical At-Grade installation on asphalt. The Ballast Mat was brought
to site pre-rolled by contractor to ease handling and positioning.

The joint flap, which is an integral part of the top surface, is secured to
the top of the adjacent mat after the gap between mats is fully closed.

Topside

Underside
On Bridge Installation

Ballast Mat laid on waterproof membrane. Cutting Ballast Mat (under 30 seconds).

Two-man teams rolling Ballast Mat into place for immediate installation.

Installed Ballast Mat, prior to securing

and sealing of top edge.
In Street Installation

Ballast Mat in Support Tub. Also, shows segment of first pour of track slab.

Isolating obstruction with Ballast Mat. Pouring of first section of track slab
(shown completed in above photo).

Ballast Mat Top Seal installed - now

ready for track construction, then second
pour.
 Other Trelleborg Products

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Fixed (TF), Guided (TGe), Free (TGa) Bridge Expansion Joints

Elastomeric Bearing Pads & Strips TESA SBS - Sliding Bearing Strip Acoustic Vibration
Isolation Bearings

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