Smith Equipment (www.smithequipment.com) designed its new, heavy-duty thermite heating tip to withstand the high temperatures required to weld rail ends for railroads.

The company says the oxy-propane tips feature a high-tolerance machined design that helps operators heat rail ends consistently and evenly to ensure sound welds for rails.

The tips are made with a solid brass head and stainless steel tube. Smith Equipment says high temperature silver brazed joints keep the tips' components secure against heat created in the thermite welding process.