FAQs - Integrico

FAQs - IntegriCo Composites

How long do Integrico ties last?
While the useful life of all ties depends on operating conditions, Integrico ties are expected to last at least 30 years. IntegriCo ties resist moisture, insects, plate cut, caustic environments, and can absorb enormous loading.

Do IntegriCo ties cost more than wood?
Initial cost of IntegriCo ties is usually higher than wood while the long term effective cost is often lower. Integrico ties are engineered to last much longer and meet higher performance requirements that wood and other materials cannot match. With performance and replacement costs for other ties considered, IntegriCo ties are often a much lower cost alternative.

Can IntegriCo ties be interspersed with wood ties?
Yes. IntegriCo ties can be interspersed with wood ties to extend the life of the track and remaining wood ties.

Can IntegriCo ties be installed with the same equipment and as wood ties?
Yes. IntegriCo ties can be installed with the same mechanical equipment used for wood ties.

Are there any environmental issues with IntegriCo ties?
No. IntegriCo ties are made largely from recycled materials and have no risk of leaching hazardous substances into the ground water and generally have a benign effect on the environment. Additionally, they dampen sound and vibration to reduce noise pollution.

How long have composite ties been in use?
Over 1 million composite ties have been installed in North America where they have been in use for over a decade.

Applications

IntegriCo Composites' ties provide benefits for all major rail tie applications from the extreme loading conditions of a class I heavy axle load applications to the caustic environment of an industrial chemical processing plant. Key benefits are listed below.

Integrico News

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr 03, 2009 - Today IntegriCo Composites, Inc, announced achievement of two important milestones in developing its composite railroad tie division.

First, IntegriCo announced that tests conducted on IntegriCo Composites' ties by the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) in Pueblo, Colorado, the largest and most recognized testing organization in the world for railroad industry products, met and exceeded railroad industry performance requirements.