Fts Tools, LLC

Peter J Bartek

Peter Michael Bartek

Charlie Preston

Kevin Pugh

The present invention relates to a railroad spike stabilizer for railway and construction applications. The stabilizer comprises a hollow, square-based prism body with four outer walls defining an internal cavity conforming to a railroad spike's geometry. The cavity, open at the top, tapers inward with angled inner walls. Segmented, flexible legs extend from the bottom, compressing and expanding to engage the tie plate hole, with clips locking the stabilizer. Flexible ribs adapt to hole variations, and a visual alignment guide ensures orientation. A spike and plug stabilizer embodiment includes a ribbed or finned plug for pre-existing holes, enhancing spike stability and reducing fatigue compared to wood plugs or polyurethane foam. The stabilizer improves alignment, reduces spike fatigue, minimizes worker injuries, and enables single-worker operations.

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Lynchburg, VA, United States of America

Peter J Bartek