• A machine designed for repair and maintenance of worn embedded grooved rails

    Gauge Corner Restoration (GCR) Welding Machine

Gauge Corner Restoration (GCR) Welding Machine

Welding Alloys have extensive knowledge of the railway industry. Using this knowledge, we have developed an automated welding machine specifically designed for gauge corner restoration, which is a procedure used to rebuild the worn corner of the rail by welding, in order to increase its service life.

Our Gauge Corner Restoration (GCR) machine provides a cost-effective solution for the repair and maintenance of worn embedded grooved rails. By automating the process, you will increase efficiency and productivty of repairs and with the GCR machine, you have traceability over the complete process. The GCR machine, backed by Welding Alloys technical support, offers an unrivalled solution for the restoration of worn tracks.

Key features of the machine

  • Lightweight welded aluminium frame
  • The machine accommodates various gauge sizes
  • Tactile follower
  • Capable of welding up or down 1:10 gradients and 12m radius curves
  • Encoder feedback for positioning and motor speed control
  • LED light for illuminating welding area

Why choose this machine?

  • Reduced cost of repairs
  • More productive restoration solution
  • Increased quality of repairs
  • Traceability (QC & QA)
  • Reduced heat input and ultimately HAZ

Additional options

  • Data logger recording amps, volts, travel speed, heat input and rail temperature
  • Information downloadable via USB to laptop
  • Warning light system

Control System D3 Pendant with screen

The D3 Pendant control box uses the latest generation D3 technology and is the main control system used to operate most of our modular and portable welding equipment. Small, light and easy to use, it has everything needed to perfectly execute even the most precise welds.

D3 Pendant with screen

Suitable Consumables

Cored wire for submerged arc hardfacing. Work hardening austenitic 19Cr-9Ni-6Mn deposit.

Why Choose Welding Alloys?

  • Reliability. Our machines are built to perform and to last.
  • Technology. We provide high-performance welding technologies to support your business in gaining a sustainable competitive advantage.
  • Support. We fully support customers worldwide by offering a full installation, commissioning and training service for all of our machines.
  • Reputation. We’ve manufactured industry-leading welding machines for over 60 years, and our experts are ready to assist with your requirements.
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Welding Alloys also supplies a standard range of welding machines or can provide a complete retrofit solution for your existing welding equipment.

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