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Rail Scotch Blocks for Safe Vehicle Securing

Engineered solutions to prevent unintended vehicle movement during maintenance and operational activities.


✔ Designed for rail depot environments
✔ Durable, heavy-duty construction
✔ Suitable for ongoing operational use 

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Designed for real-world rail environments and proven in operational use

Used Across Rail Depot Environments


Our scotch blocks are used within operational rail depots and infrastructure projects to support safe maintenance and prevent unintended vehicle movement. 


Designed to Perform Under Load

Unlike traditional scotch blocks, Kildens compressible design improves contact with the wheelset, reducing movement and enhancing stability during use.

Designed to address real-world issues identified during live rail testing

Developed through operational testing, Kildens compressible scotch blocks provide improved performance, durability and safety in rail depot environments.

Why Choose Compressible Scotch Blocks?

Traditional Wooden Scotch

  • Rigid design with limited contact
     
  • Higher risk of movement under load
     
  • Prone to splitting and wear over time
     
  • Can become wedged under wheelsets
     
  • Less forgiving under operational conditions

Compressible Scotch Blocks

  • Compressible design improves wheel contact
     
  • Reduced risk of derailment
     
  • Reduced risk of movement on rail
     
  • Improved durability through design refinement
     
  • Designed for real-world rail environments.

Developed through operational testing, Kildens scotch blocks provide improved performance

THE PROBLEM

THE SOLUTION

THE SOLUTION

In rail depot environments, uncontrolled vehicle movement presents a serious safety risk during maintenance and operational activities.


Reliable vehicle securing is critical to maintaining safe depot operations and preventing avoidable safety incidents. 

Improper or inconsistent use of securing equipment can lead to:

  • Vehicle movement during servicing
     
  • Increased risk during re-railing
     
  • Equipment damage and operational disruption


 


THE SOLUTION

THE SOLUTION

THE SOLUTION

 Kildens compressible scotch blocks are designed specifically for rail environments, providing a reliable method of securing rolling stock during maintenance operations.

Developed through real-world testing and operational use, they deliver consistent performance under load while supporting safe systems of work.


Reliable and correctly designed scotch blocks are essential to maintaining safe working conditions.

KEY FEATURES

THE SOLUTION

TESTED & DEVELOPED

  • Compressible design to absorb load and improve contact
     
  • High-visibility finish for safe operation
     
  • Durable construction for repeated use
     
  • Designed for rail wheel profiles
     
  • Easy placement and removal

TESTED & DEVELOPED

SUPPLY & CAPABILITY

TESTED & DEVELOPED

Kildens scotch blocks have been tested in live rail environments, including collaboration with operators to improve performance and durability.

Testing has demonstrated:

  • Secure holding under load
     
  • No sliding during controlled movement
     
  • Improved durability through design refinement

BENEFITS

SUPPLY & CAPABILITY

SUPPLY & CAPABILITY

 ✔ Prevents unintended vehicle movement under load


✔ Reduces Derailments


✔ Improves safety during maintenance operations


✔ Reduces risk of equipment failure


✔ Designed for repeated operational use 

SUPPLY & CAPABILITY

SUPPLY & CAPABILITY

SUPPLY & CAPABILITY

  • Bulk orders supported
     
  • Suitable for ongoing supply
     
  • Fast UK delivery available


  • Designed for real-world rail environments
     
  • Proven in operational use
     
  • Suitable for ongoing supply contracts

Proven in Rail Enviroments

Our products are used across rolling stock depots, rail depot operations, maintenance teams, infrastructure contractors and engineering and procurement teams projects throughout the UK rail network.

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Type 1 Compressible Scotch Block

Suitable for use on 720-840mm rolling stock wheelsets however can be re profiled for other sizes

Featuring a unique 2 part foam and wood design. As with all our Scotch Blocks, the Compressible Standard Scotch is made from steamed beech
 

The steam bending properties are exceptionally good, even tolerant of knots and irregular grain. It has medium stiffness, high crushing strength and medium resistance to shock loads


Upgraded PVC handle

Type 2 looped Compressible Scotch Block

 Suitable for use on 720-840mm rolling stock wheelsets however can be re profiled for other sizes

Designed for to be easy to carry and aid with removal


Type 3 Dual Roped Compressible Scotch Block

Suitable for use on 720-840mm rolling stock wheelsets however can be re profiled for other sizes

Designed for Govia Thameslink (GTR), the Dual Roped version of our Compressible Scotch Block binds 2 blocks together for use on a single wheelset



Type 4 Freight Compressible Scotch Block

Suitable for use on 720-840mm freight wheelsets

The reduced length bull nose ensures the block meets the heavy duty requirements of the freight industry


Upgraded PVC handle




Type 5 small wheel Compressible Scotch Block

Available for all wheelsets with our Bespoke Custom Service

Available for all wheelsets with our Bespoke Custom Service

Our reduced Profile version suits rolling stocks with smaller wheelsets including trams and tube/metro stocks


Upgraded PVC handle


Available for all wheelsets with our Bespoke Custom Service

Available for all wheelsets with our Bespoke Custom Service

Available for all wheelsets with our Bespoke Custom Service

Compressible Safety Scotch  - We can meet you rolling stock demands ! 


Our bespoke service can meet all wheelset types, get in touch for details

Compressible Scotch Technical Data Sheet (pdf)Download

Prevent unintended vehicle movement during maintenance

Our products are used across UK rail depots and infrastructure projects, supporting safe, compliant and efficient maintenance operations.


Prevent unintended vehicle movement during maintenance  

→ Proven in Rail Environments
→ Used in active rolling stock depots  
→ Available for bulk supply  

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