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Though the construction of railways are often expansive undertakings, their success hinges on the finite details. That being said, rail gauges are incredibly important to the success of both track construction and maintenance, especially when it comes to welding.

There are a number of different types of gauges a welder might utilize in order to service the rail effectively. A feeler gauge, for example, is used to measure the width of a gap or the clearance between parts, making it a very useful tool for inspecting welds. Likewise, the taper gauges’ shape allows them to effectively serve a similar purpose.

Another important role of gauges as they pertain to rail welding is ensuring that a weld sits flush with the rail profile. As the name suggests, profile gauges help ensure that proper rail contour has been achieved.

Step gauges allow welders to ascertain important details when measuring frog wear to ensure uniformity, and rail wear gauges indicate rail head loss due to wear. It’s obvious how important rail gauge is after welding occurs.

At Industry-Railway Suppliers, we want to ensure that every railway professional has all of the tools they could possibly need to perform their job properly, which is why we offer feeler, taper, profile, step, crown, & wear gauges for sale.

The knowledgeable professionals at Industry-Railway Suppliers have been working within this space since 1966, and we’re committed to upholding high standards of quality and service for many years to come.

Shop our selection of gauges today to ensure that each of your railway projects is completed with unmatched precision.

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