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Rail grinder

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004665

A specialized machine used to remove surface defects, corrugations, and irregularities from railway tracks. It employs abrasive grinding stones or wheels to restore the optimal profile of the railhead, extending rail life and improving ride quality. Regular rail grinding reduces noise, vibration, and wear on both the rails and rolling stock.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004665
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectIndustrial supplies, equipment, and components
TranslationsGerman: Schleifmaschine für Eisenbahnschienen; Spanish: amoladora de carril; French: meuleuse de rail
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004665",
  "term": "Rail grinder",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A specialized machine used to remove surface defects, corrugations, and irregularities from railway tracks. It employs abrasive grinding stones or wheels to restore the optimal profile of the railhead, extending rail life and improving ride quality. Regular rail grinding reduces noise, vibration, and wear on both the rails and rolling stock.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schleifmaschine für Eisenbahnschienen",
    "es": "amoladora de carril",
    "fr": "meuleuse de rail"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/rail-grinder/"
}

Record 5,101 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.