Pandrol Solution
Pandrol won the contract to supply 3,000 aluminothermic welding kits with related tools and small track machines to create continuous welds for the Bergen light rail system.
Aluminothermic welding involves casting molten steel (produced through the reaction of iron oxide and aluminium) at a temperature exceeding 3,500°F into refractory moulds designed to the rail specification. Pandrol’s aluminothermic welding kits include portions, moulds and crucibles.
Working closely with contractor Steconfer, we provided full, end-to-end technical support for the welding project. Our Engineers worked together with Steconfer experienced welders on site, before moving to virtual brush up training.
Following the cast of the first welds, the Pandrol Track Control Systems team provided weld testing, completing non-destructive tests using ultrasonic tools to scan the track and provide an analysis of the weld quality. Having access to detailed, accurate data as a control measure gave reassurance to both Steconfer and the Municipality.
The Pandrol team shared its on track know-how with local weld controllers, non-destructive test controllers and administration.