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RAilway system
“Because passenger safety is our first priority"
SKP PLATFORM GAP FILLER
In the fast-paced world of transportation, ensuring passenger safety at train stations and transit hubs is paramount. One crucial component in achieving this safety is the use of a platform gap filler. This innovative solution is designed to bridge the dangerous gap between the station platform and the train, minimizing the risk of accidents and enhancing passenger convenience.
Why Choose Rubber Platform Gap Fillers?
Durability and Resilience: Rubber is known for its exceptional durability and elasticity. Rubber platform gap fillers are crafted to withstand heavy foot traffic and extreme weather conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance without the need for frequent replacements.
Enhanced Safety: The primary benefit of installing platform gap fillers is the increased safety they provide. They prevent falls and injuries that can occur when stepping over the gap, making them an essential safety feature for all age groups, particularly children, the elderly, and those with mobility challenges.
Easy Installation and Maintenance: These gap fillers are not only effective but also easy to install and maintain. They can be quickly integrated into existing infrastructure with minimal disruption to daily operations, and their maintenance is straightforward, requiring only regular checks and basic cleaning.
Customizable Solutions: Understanding that no two station platforms are exactly alike, manufacturers offer customizable rubber platform gap fillers. They can be tailored to fit specific measurements and needs, ensuring a perfect fit that further enhances safety and functionality.
Applications Beyond Transportation
While primarily used in train stations, rubber platform gap fillers have versatile applications. They can be effectively used in bus depots, ferry terminals, and even loading docks, wherever there is a need to safely and efficiently bridge a gap in a transportation or cargo-handling environment.
S.K. Polymer: Thailand’s First Platform Gap Filler Manufacturer
S.K. Polymer is proud to be the first company in Thailand to develop the “Platform Gap Filler” (PGF) to enhance passenger safety. This innovative solution prevents accidents by filling the gap between trains and platforms, ensuring safer travel for people of all ages, including those with disabilities.
Our PGF has been successfully implemented in Thailand’s Airport Rail Link, as well as in leading transportation systems in the United States and Norway.
At S.K. Polymer, we are dedicated to pioneering safety innovations that make global transportation more accessible.
Engineering Design & Testing
Gap Filler from SKP is designed and engineered to endure heavy weights and support wheelchairs.
Finite Element is finely used in the design method.
Usability Test (Load test & Fatigue test)
results in weight bearing up to 200 kg/cm2
FLEXIBLE DESIGN
Varieties of mounting sizes to suit platform configuration. The tooling can be customized for molding different widths of the gap fillers. The steel plate height can also be adjusted.
SKP Platform Gap Filler
Mass-transit trains’ Platform Gap Filler is designed and engineered to endure heavy weights, and support wheel-chair users.
Its material, Chloroprene Rubber (CR) Natural Rubber (NR) , withstands sunlight, ozone, extreme climate, oil, and many other chemical substances. It is also very durable and flame-retardant.
– Designed and engineered to endure weight 200 kg/cm2
– withstands sundlight, ozone, extreme climate
– flame-retardant
PLATFORM GAP FILLER
Installed at Airport Rail Link Bangkok, Thailand
Designed for Utah Transit Authority: Platform Gap Filler Built for Extreme Conditions
We designed a specialized Platform Gap Filler for the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) in the USA to address the unique challenges of Utah’s railway stations. Our solution is engineered to endure the region’s harsh winters and withstand the corrosive effects of salt used for ice melting.
This project demonstrates S.K. Polymer’s expertise in developing customized safety solutions for railway systems, ensuring reliable performance even in the most demanding environments
Installed at Utah Transit Authority , USA
Designed for Norway : Platform Gap Filler Built for Extreme Conditions
We designed a specialized Platform Gap Filler for the Bybanen Bergen Light Rail in the Norway to address the unique challenges of Light Rail stations. Our solution is engineered to endure the region’s harsh winters and withstand the corrosive effects of salt used for ice melting.
This project demonstrates S.K. Polymer’s expertise in developing customized safety solutions for railway systems, ensuring reliable performance even in the most demanding environments
Platform Gap Filler (PGF)
SKP highly recommends that the final gap
(after PGF installation at platform) to be 30 mm. +/- 5
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Company
What is S.K. Polymer?
S.K. Polymer is one of Thailand’s leading manufacturers of high-precision rubber and plastic components, with over 35 years of experience in serving critical sectors such as automotive, electronics, healthcare, and industrial systems. We are recognized as a world-class innovation-driven organization, offering customized solutions through our vertically integrated facilities and global quality standards.
What makes S.K. Polymer a leader in the industry?
Our leadership stems from:
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Decades of technical know-how and engineering expertise
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A full in-house value chain from formulation to molding
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Certified manufacturing for automotive and medical-grade products
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A commitment to innovation, sustainability, and service excellence
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Long-standing partnerships with global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across 20+ countries
What is SKP best known for?
High-quality molded rubber parts, rubber-to-metal/plastic bonding, proprietary compounds, and application-specific solutions.
Which industries does SKP serve?
Automotive, medical/healthcare, food processing, electrical & electronics, appliances, railway & transportation, industrial equipment, and consumer products.
Where are your manufacturing facilities located?
We operate across three strategic locations in Thailand:
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Bangkok (Corporate HQ)
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Ladlumkeaw, Pathum Thani (Pharmaceutical Plant)
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Samut Sakhon (Automotive Plant)
Platform Gap Filler
What is a Platform Gap Filler (PGF)?
A Platform Gap Filler is a safety and accessibility solution designed to minimize the horizontal or vertical gap between a train and the platform edge. It helps prevent passenger accidents and ensures easier boarding for people with limited mobility, wheelchairs, or strollers.
Why are Platform Gap Fillers important?
PGFs are essential for:
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Enhancing passenger safety
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Complying with international accessibility standards (e.g., TSI PRM, ADA)
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Improving boarding efficiency and reducing train dwell time
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Supporting transit systems with curved or uneven platforms
What types of SKP Platform Gap Filler are available?
There are several types depending on the application:
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Fixed-type PGF: Permanently installed on the platform edge
What materials are used in PGF?
Common materials include:
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High-durability rubber (natural or synthetic)
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Thermoplastic composites
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Weather- and UV-resistant elastomers
Do PGF comply with international standards?
Yes. Our PGF are designed to align with key safety standards such as:
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ADA (USA) – Max 76 mm horizontal gap
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TSI PRM (EU) – Max 75 mm horizontal / 50 mm vertical gap
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RSSB Guidelines (UK) – Generally up to 85 mm depending on conditions
Can SKP customize PGF to fit our railway project?
Absolutely. SKP offers:
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Multiple size options (length, width, thickness)
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Custom profiles for straight or curved platforms
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OEM support and material testing
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On-site measurement support (optional in some regions)
We work closely with contractors, rail operators, and design firms to ensure perfect fit and performance.
Where are PGF typically used?
PGF are ideal for:
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Urban mass transit systems (e.g., BTS, MRT)
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High-speed rail stations
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Light rail, commuter trains
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Retrofits for older platforms
OUR RAILWAY SYSTEM PRODUCTS
For a durable and effective solution at road crossings, consider the innovative Rubber Level Crossing panels from S.K. Polymer. These panels, crafted from natural rubber and enhanced with a special formula, are designed to replace the traditional, more brittle concrete slabs found between railroad tracks. The rubber material used in these panels is not only supple and flexible but also exceptionally shock-absorbing.
The benefits of using these rubber level crossing panels are numerous. They guarantee increased longevity and significantly improve the comfort of the ride by reducing vibrations. This not only makes the crossing smoother for vehicles but also extends the service life of the crossing itself. Ideal for any area requiring a robust and long-lasting crossing solution, these rubber panels ensure safety and efficiency in high-traffic environments.
Explore the advantages of switching to rubber level crossing panels by visiting S.K. Polymer’s dedicated product page. Their expertly engineered panels are the superior choice for modern infrastructure needs, combining sustainability with performance.
