Aluminothermic Welding

PLA Evo

The PLA Evo is the latest optimised welding process, designed to be easy to use, improve performance and be fully compatible with the Pandrol aluminothermic welding product range.

PLA Evo product overview

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Tested and approved against the European Standard EN 14730-1 Norm, the PLA Evo delivers improved metallurgical and mechanical behaviour, to optimise quality, lengthen the life of the weld and save time for the welder.

  • The PLA Evo delivers improved metallurgical and mechanical behaviour, to optimise quality, lengthen the life of the weld and save time for the welder.
  • PLA Evo delivers improved performance and quality with its 3 piece mould design and new internal hydraulic geometry.
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Benefits of the PLA Evo

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Increases track quality

An improved metallurgical quality has been developed to maximise the life of the weld and reduce maintenance costs.

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Compatible

Designed for compatibility with Pandrol’s High Flow Preheater and Mould, delivering ergonomic improvements for the welder and saving time.

03

Increases track longevity

The 3-piece mould design eliminates discontinuity under the rail foot and improves the quality and lengthen the life of the weld.

04

Supported Process

PLA Evo is a fully supported process, and full training can be provided locally by Pandrol welding experts or directly at the Pandrol Training Academy.

Technical features of PLA Evo

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Optimised internal hydraulic geometry

The mould design has been developed to optimise the hydraulic geometry by improving flow.

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Designed with 3- piece-molds

The PLA Evo process comes with improved performance and delivers continuous geometry under the rail foot thanks to the 3-piece moulds.

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Compliant with the EN 14730-1 Norm

Tested and approved against the European Standard which defines the laboratory tests and requirements for approval of an aluminothermic welding process using welds produced in workshop conditions.

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Compatible with oxy propane and Pandrol HFP

Optimised thermal conditions are created by balancing the pre-heating, the Redox reaction and the solidification.

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Integrated within Pandrol Connect

The PLA Evo process if fully compatible with Pandrol Connect, our smart welding traceability App.

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Suitable for 25mm welding gap

PLA Evo is suitable for use on a 25mm welding gap
(25 +/-2 mm).

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