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ECOTRAX Composite Railroad Ties
AXION International's ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties are of the highest quality, made using our patented formula - an industrial grade, Recycled Structural Composite (RSC). ECOTRAX® ties currently meet and exceed all AREMA standards. They resist plate wear, hold spikes, and maintain gauge – even after more than ten years at the TTCI HTL test track, accumulating over 1,800 MGT of 39-ton axle loads.
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ECOTRAX® simply outperform traditional railroad ties. They are virtually impervious to the elements; will not rust, splinter, crumble, rot, absorb moisture or leach toxic chemicals into the environment; and are completely impervious to infestation by insects. ECOTRAX® ties offer a lower lifetime cost than traditional materials. Installing ECOTRAX® requires no special tools or training. Produced from 100% recycled material, each mile of our ECOTRAX® ties keeps tons of plastic bottles and waste from sitting in landfills and filling our oceans - making ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties a smart choice environmentally. And, because ECOTRAX® ties feature longer life cycles, are extremely strong, durable, and low maintenance - they are also a highly cost-effective choice. |
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FULL RANGE OF SIZES! Perfect for Switch Ties, Turnouts, and Road Crossings, ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties are now available in a full range of sizes and lengths: 6"x10" (up to 20-foot); 7"x9" (up to 25-foot); 8"x10" (up to 32-foot); 6"x9" (up to 25-foot); 5.5"x9" (up to 16-foot). Call to discuss custom lengths.
PHOTO (above left) - ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties (switch ties) installed in Florida. PHOTO (above right) - ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties, level crossing in Texas.

For Additional Information, please do not hesitate to contact AXION International.
Download our ECOTRAX® Brochure, our ECOTRAX® AREMA Comparison Document, and our ECOTRAX® Properties Data Sheet.
To view Installations of ECOTRAX® around the world, Download our ECOTRAX® FLIPBOOK of INSTALLATIONS.
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ECOTRAX Composite Railroad Ties: Key Features
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MEET AND EXCEED ALL AREMA STANDARDS MORE DURABLE EASY-TO-INSTALL ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFER & CLEANER GREENER PROVEN LONGER LASTING PHOTOS (top and bottom) - ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties installed in Texas. |
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For Additional Information, please do not hesitate to contact AXION International.
Download our ECOTRAX® Brochure, our ECOTRAX® AREMA Comparison Document, and our ECOTRAX® Properties Data Sheet.
To view Installations of ECOTRAX® around the world, Download our ECOTRAX® FLIPBOOK of INSTALLATIONS.
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ECOTRAX Composite Railroad Ties: Properties
Mechanical, Electrical, Flammability, and Combustion Properties for AXION's ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties.
Click below to Link to a Test and view details in a new window.
| TEST / TEST NAME | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
| Specific Gravity | Specific Gravity | 0.85 – 0.90 |
| ASTM D6111 | Density | 53 – 56 lb/ft3 (849-897 kg/m3) |
| Thermal Expansion | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 0.000041 in/in/°F (0.000074 cm/cm/ºC) |
| ASTM D696-91 | ||
| Compression | Compressive Strength (Parallel to Grain) | 3,000 psi (20.6 MPa) average |
| ASTM D6108 | Compressive Strength (Perpendicular to Grain) | 1,200 psi (8.3 MPa) average |
| Permanent Deformation Under Load (30,000 lb. / 13,608 kg) | 0.013 in (0.33cm) | |
| Flexural | Modulus of Elasticity (Flexural) | 250,000 psi (1,724 MPa) average |
| ASTM D6109 | Shear Strength (Calculated) | 1,500 psi (10.3 MPa) |
| Modulus of Rupture (Bending) | 3,000 psi (20.6 MPa) average | |
| Plate Compression (MOE) | 25,600 psi (176.5 MPa) | |
| Screw Spike Pullout | Modulus of Mechanical Fastener Screw Spike Pullout* | 7,103 lbs. (31.6 kN) |
| ASTM D6117 | *using 11/16" screw, 14mm nominal diameter hole, 97 mm clip | |
| Single Tie Push Test | Single Tie Push (Newly Installed) | 2,750 lbs. (12.2 kN) |
| TTCI | ||
| Cyclic Load Tie Wear |
3 Million Cycle Test 21,000 lb. (9,525 kg) rotated between gage side and field side |
No cracking developed in the rail-seat area |
| TTCI | ||
| All testing was conducted at third-party test facilities: | |
| • Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | |
| • Construction Technology Laboratories, Inc. (CTL Group) |
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| • NGC Testing Services | |
| • Rutgers University | |
| • Société Nationale des Chemins de fer français (SNCF) | |
| • STARK Pty, Ltd. | |
| • Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) | |
| • TRACE Laboratories, Inc. | |
| • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) | |
| • Villanova University | |
| • VTEC Laboratories, Inc. |
For Additional Information, please do not hesitate to contact AXION International.
Download our ECOTRAX® Brochure, our ECOTRAX® AREMA Comparison Document, and our ECOTRAX® Properties Data Sheet.
To view Installations of ECOTRAX® around the world, Download our ECOTRAX® FLIPBOOK of INSTALLATIONS.
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ECOTRAX Composite Railroad Ties: Documents
Tests and Reports for AXION's ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties.
Please contact AXION to request technical test and report data.
| ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties Brochure |
ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties Properties Data Sheet |
ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties AREMA Comparison Document |
For Additional Information, please do not hesitate to contact AXION International.
Download our ECOTRAX® Brochure, our ECOTRAX® AREMA Comparison Document, and our ECOTRAX® Properties Data Sheet.
To view Installations of ECOTRAX® around the world, Download our ECOTRAX® FLIPBOOK of INSTALLATIONS.
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ECOTRAX Composite Railroad Ties: Image Gallery
Images of installed AXION's ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties. (click image to enlarge)
For Additional Information, please do not hesitate to contact AXION International.
Download our ECOTRAX® Brochure, our ECOTRAX® AREMA Comparison Document, and our ECOTRAX® Properties Data Sheet.
To view Installations of ECOTRAX® around the world, Download our ECOTRAX® FLIPBOOK of INSTALLATIONS.
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ECOTRAX Composite Railroad Ties: Purchase
Size and Specifications for AXION's ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Ties.
Custom Lengths available. Also available with smooth surface.
Please call AXION International to discuss your project: (908) 542-0888.
| ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Tie (5.5" x 9") | SKU # | DIMENSIONS | LENGTH | WEIGHT/PIECE | PRICE |
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RT559080 - RT559016 | 5.5" (H) x 9" (W) | 8-16 FOOT (LENGTH) | 152 Lbs. - 305 Lbs. | CALL for PRICING |
| RT5590XX | 5.5" (H) x 9" (W) | SHORTER CUSTOM LENGTHS AVAILABLE |
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| ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Tie (6" x 9") | SKU # | DIMENSIONS | LENGTH | WEIGHT/PIECE | PRICE |
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RT609070 - RT609025 | 6" (H) x 9" (W) | 7-25 FOOT (LENGTHS) | 136 Lbs. - 485 Lbs. | CALL for PRICING |
| RT6090XX | 6" (H) x 9" (W) | SHORTER CUSTOM LENGTHS AVAILABLE |
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| ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Tie (7" x 9") | SKU # | DIMENSIONS | LENGTH | WEIGHT/PIECE | PRICE |
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RT709070 - RT709025 | 7" (H) x 9" (W) | 7-25 FOOT (LENGTHS) | 157 Lbs. - 600 Lbs. | CALL for PRICING |
| RT7090XX | 7" (H) x 9" (W) | SHORTER CUSTOM LENGTHS AVAILABLE |
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| ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Tie (6" x 10") | SKU # | DIMENSIONS | LENGTH | WEIGHT/PIECE | PRICE |
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RT601080 - RT601020 | 6" (H) x 10" (W) | 8-20 FOOT (LENGTHS) | 172 Lbs. - 431 Lbs. | CALL for PRICING |
| RT6010XX | 6" (H) x 10" (W) | SHORTER |
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| ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Tie (8" x 10") | SKU # | DIMENSIONS | LENGTH | WEIGHT/PIECE | PRICE |
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RT801080 - RT801032 | 8" (H) x 10" (W) | 8-32 FOOT (LENGTH) | 230 Lbs. - 920 Lbs. | CALL for PRICING |
| RT6010XX | 8" (H) x 10" (W) | SHORTER CUSTOM LENGTHS AVAILABLE |
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| ECOTRAX® Composite Railroad Tie (10" x 10") | SKU # | DIMENSIONS | LENGTH | WEIGHT/PIECE | PRICE |
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RT101010 - RT101015 | 10" (H) x 10" (W) | 10-15 FOOT (LENGTH) | 350-525 Lbs. | CALL for PRICING |
| RT1010XX | 10" (H) x 10" (W) | SHORTER CUSTOM LENGTHS AVAILABLE |
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For Additional Information, please do not hesitate to contact AXION International.
Download our ECOTRAX® Brochure, our ECOTRAX® AREMA Comparison Document, and our ECOTRAX® Properties Data Sheet.
To view Installations of ECOTRAX® around the world, Download our ECOTRAX® FLIPBOOK of INSTALLATIONS.
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