In January 2017, Rocla Concrete Tie, Inc. was acquired by the Vossloh Group, and now concrete tie products are part of the larger rail infrastructure portfolio offered by Vossloh North America. Rocla is the leading supplier of pre-stressed concrete crossties and switch ties in North America, serving Class I, industrial, and transit railroads. Rocla maintains its commitment to providing high quality concrete tie products delivered on-time and on budget.
Concrete crossties provide numerous advantages which makes it the ideal material for freight, industrial and transit railroads. Rocla concrete tie products can be found in some of the most demanding track conditions in North America, including areas of severe curves and steep grades, as well as extreme climates. Pre-stressed concrete ties provide;
- Improved track surface, alignment and gauge holding performance which reduces the risk of derailment
- Strong, stable track structures which can support high speed and heavy haul rail applications
- Smooth running surface which lowers overall costs by increasing rail life and reducing locomotive fuel consumption
- Longer lifecycles by providing exceptional durability and resistance to weathering and corrosion
Rocla manufactures a comprehensive line of pre-stressed concrete crossties ranging from 575 pounds for light rail applications to 900 pounds for conventional and heavy-haul rail applications. For more information about Rocla concrete tie products, and the advantages of concrete crossties, download our literature contained below.
Rocla manufactures concrete tie products at six facilities strategically located throughout North America. Through an exacting production process developed over many years of continuous R&D, every tie is manufactured to specific parameters and quality control procedures, which results in a finished product of absolute consistency. Click on the ‘Quality’ link below for more information on Rocla’s commitment to producing the highest quality concrete tie products on the market. Rocla engineers each concrete tie to customer specifications and operating conditions providing a unique structural design for all projects; for more information on Rocla engineering capabilities follow the 'Engineered Production' link below.
