Smith Equipment (www.smithequipment.com) designed its new thermite heating tip to withstand the high temperatures required to weld rail ends. The company says the tips feature a high-tolerance machined design that helps operators heat rail ends consistently and evenly to en-sure sound rail weldments. The tips are made with a solid brass head and stainless steel tube, and the company says they have long service life. Smith Equipment says high temperature silver brazed joints keep the tips' components secure against heat created in the thermite welding process.