High-Performance Aluminothermic Welding Kits for Rail Tracks
A complete aluminothermic welding solution for railways, metros, mining and industrial tracks.
GLORYCRANE advanced aluminothermic welding kits deliver flawless, high-strength rail joints in minutes, maximizing track uptime and safety.
Fast installation, strong bonding, and proven reliability under heavy traffic.
GLORYCRANE aluminothermit welding kits (also known as aluminium thermite welding kits or aluminothermic welding kits) are specially designed for permanent rail joint connections. Each kit contains the necessary consumables and tools for the aluminothermic welding process.
Rail aluminothermic welding is the welding method as a heat source in a chemicalreaction, to improve the comfort.
With certified quality and global supply experience, our kits are widely used in aluminothermic welding rail projects under different standards such as UIC, AREMA, ASCE, and GB.
Aluminothermic Welding Kits Components
- Welding Consumables & Reaction Vessel
- Preheating & Gas Control
- Mould System
- Rail Processing Equipment
- Alignment & Auxiliary Tools
Thermit Kits
Iron III DE / QU Series, premixed, pre-measured packets
Disposable Crucible
Reaction chamber; molten steel is automatically poured out after the reaction is complete
Crucible Cover
High-temperature-resistant ceramic material with side handles
Crucible Bracket
Blue metal bracket that securely supports the crucible
High-Temperature Matches
Specialized ignition matches for safe and reliable ignition of the flux
Preheater + Rack + Nozzle
Comes with a long-shank nozzle and mounting base; rail-end preheating
Propane Pressure Reducer
Dual-dial pressure gauge, brass valve body
Oxygen Flow Meter
Glass-tube float flowmeter with red hose
Welding Sand Frame
Quartz sand withstands temperatures up to 2,500°C; multi-piece metal/sand mold assembly with an iron shell to prevent moisture ingress
Sealing/Luting Sand & Disc Gate
Sealing sand to prevent molten steel leakage; use the Disc Gate to seal the bottom of the crucible until the reaction is complete.
Rail Cutter
Orange body, gasoline-powered
Rail Grinder
Red frame, electric/internal combustion engine, ground after welding
Slag Removal Stick
High-temperature-resistant material; remove weld slag after welding
Rail Alignment Device
A multi-bolt adjustment mechanism ensures that the rail ends are aligned
Bow Card
White metal frame, aligned with and secured to the rail
Slag Receiving Hopper
White, high-temperature-resistant material with a long handle; used for removing slag after welding
Timing Stopwatch
Precise Control of Preheating Time and Reaction Cycle
Each aluminothermit welding kit typically includes:
- Moulds – Customized for different rail profiles (UIC60, 54E1, 136RE, ASCE rails, GB standards)
- Thermite portion – Pre-measured alumino thermic welding portion for consistent quality
- Ignition system – Safe igniters and ignition powder for controlled operation
- Crucible & accessories – For melting and pouring during the aluminothermic welding process
- Tools & clamps – Rail clamps and tools for alignment
How is rail thermite welding performed?
The welding principle is through the configuration of thermit after a light reaction inside thecrucible to form high temperature aluminum hot molten steel into welding sand mold andstay within the cavity of the rai, high temperature molten steel casting in rail welding.melting parts to be welded rail end face. After cooling solidification to be welded railconnected into a whole.
Thermit Consumables
| Key Parameters of the Thermites | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | Iron III DE series | QU series |
| Purposes | Suitable for U75V material, also for welding of U71Mn and U76NbRE steel rails | |
| Process used | Iron III DE series and QU series thermite welding process | |
| Pouring methods | One-off crucible self-melting, side top pouring | |
| Reserved rail gap | 26±2mm | |
| Weld hardness | Hot rolled rails: P±20 | |
| Tensile strength | 880Mpa rails: Rm≥710MPa / 980Mpa rails: Rm≥780MPa | |
Features & Benefits
Technical Standards & Compatibility
GLORYCRANE aluminothermit welding kits are manufactured in strict compliance with UIC, AREMA, EN, Indian Railway, and GB standards. Each set of moulds, crucibles, and welding portions is carefully engineered to match different rail profiles such as UIC60, 54E1, 136RE, ASCE rails, and more.
With our advanced production facilities and ISO-certified quality system, we guarantee full traceability and consistency throughout the aluminothermic welding process. For clients with special requirements, we also provide customized alumino thermic welding portions and moulds tailored to project specifications.
As a global supplier with more than 15 years of experience, we work closely with railway bureaus, metro projects, and contractors to deliver reliable aluminium thermite welding solutions that meet international railway standards and ensure safe, durable, and cost-effective rail joints.
Aluminothermit Welding FAQ