CRCC(SH:601186) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-11-14 09:38Core Viewpoint - Recent investigations revealed potential quality issues with rubber materials used in the construction of the Yinba Railway, specifically concerning the EPDM rubber sheets supplied by China Railway Construction Corporation's subsidiary, China Railway 16th Bureau Group [2][5][17]. Group 1: Quality Issues - The EPDM rubber sheets were found to be easily cut and torn, with testing showing that their tensile strength was only 1.78 MPa, which is 15% of the required standard of ≥12 MPa [5][8][17]. - The material analysis indicated that the rubber was primarily isoprene rubber rather than the specified EPDM, which has inferior weather resistance and a shorter lifespan [8][17]. - The presence of rough edges and "fuzz" on the rubber sheets suggested that they were not manufactured to the expected quality standards [8][17]. Group 2: Regulatory Response - The National Railway Administration responded to media reports by forming an investigation team to verify the quality issues raised regarding the rubber materials used in the Yinba Railway [2][5]. - The project manager from China Railway 16th Bureau Group acknowledged a lack of understanding regarding the material properties and stated that they relied solely on inspection reports for quality assurance [10][15]. Group 3: Procurement and Compliance - The project had previously issued a procurement announcement for approximately 25,000 EPDM rubber pads, with 9,000 already delivered in three batches, all of which were reported as compliant based on inspection results [11][14]. - There is a discrepancy between the inspection results, with some reports indicating compliance while others reveal significant deficiencies, raising concerns about the quality control processes [15][17]. - The procurement announcement explicitly prohibited the use of recycled rubber in the EPDM sheets, yet the materials in question appeared to be substandard [17].