TieTek composite crossties improve long-term economics, saving up to $48,000 per mile of track per year.

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Increase uptime and reduce costs with TieTek composite ties.

TieTek developed a high-performance, long lasting composite crosstie with an estimated lifespan of over 40 years. The ties install like wood, are extremely strong, and are impervious to weather, moisture, and other harsh environments. They are unaffected by fungi, insect damage, and are highly resistant to wear. These characteristics enable TieTek composite ties to deliver superior long-term economic benefits, improved track performance, reduced operational costs, and bring a positive environmental contribution.

The primary benefits of TieTek ties are:

Improved Railroad Safety

TieTek composite ties have been shown to improve track safety. They are not susceptible to plate cutting or decay, and they hold spikes and screws very well, so they maintain gauge on both straight and curved track, over millions of gross tons of load.

Better System Economics

TieTek ties can save up to $48,000 per year per mile of track. Significantly reduced maintenance, longer tie life, minimum disposal costs, and reduced rail down time all contribute to the economic benefits.

Environmental Benefits

TieTek composite ties are 85% recycled material. Rather than consuming over 800 trees, each mile of TieTek track uses 2 million plastic bottles, 8 million plastic bags, and 10,000 scrapped automobile tires. Why accept the additional costs and liabilities of chemically treated wood ties when there is a much better option?