The rail asce 60 is a light-duty rail section defined by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), with a nominal weight of 60 pounds per yard. This rail type features a flat bottom design and is widely used for crane runways, industrial tracks, mining transport systems, and warehouse transfer cars.
GNEE RAIL produces asce 60 rail with strict control over rolling precision and dimensional tolerance. We maintain accurate asce 60 rail dimensions across all production batches, ensuring that every section meets ASTM A1 standards. Our manufacturing process delivers consistent 60 lbs rail weight per meter and precise profile geometry, supporting reliable track performance and simplified installation.
ASCE 60 Rail Dimensions in Inches
ASCE 60 rail (60 lb/yd) features a nominal height of 4-1/4 inches (107.95 mm), a base width of 4-1/4 inches (107.95 mm), a head width of 2-3/8 inches (60.32 mm), and a web thickness of 31/64 inches (12.3 mm). This light tee rail is commonly used in industrial and crane applications, weighing approximately 29.76 kg/m (60 lbs/yd).
asce 60 rail dimensions
- Height: 4.25 in (107.95 mm)
- Base Width: 4.25 in (107.95 mm)
- Head Width: 2.375 in (60.32 mm)
- Web Thickness: 0.484 in (12.3 mm)
- Weight: 60 lb/yd (29.76 kg/m)
| Size | Head (mm) | Height (mm) | Base (mm) | Web (mm) | Nominal weight (kg/m) | Material | Length (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCE 25 | 38.1 | 69.85 | 69.85 | 7.54 | 12.4 | 700 | 6-12 |
| ASCE 30 | 42.86 | 79.38 | 79.38 | 8.33 | 14.88 | 700 | 6-12 |
| ASCE 40 | 47.62 | 88.9 | 88.9 | 9.92 | 19.84 | 700 | 6-12 |
| ASCE 50 | 54 | 98.4 | 98.4 | 11.11 | 24.855 | 700 | 6-12 |
| ASCE 60 | 60.32 | 107.95 | 107.95 | 12.3 | 29.76 | 700 | 6-12 |
| ASCE 75 | 62.71 | 122.24 | 122.24 | 13.49 | 37.2 | 900A/1100 | 12-25 |
| ASCE 85 | 65.09 | 131.76 | 131.76 | 14.29 | 42.17 | 900A/1100 | 12-25 |
Material Grades and Performance Characteristics of ASCE 60 Rail
Beyond the asce 60 rail dimensions, the material grade determines how the 60 lb asce rail performs under operational loads. Different steel grades offer varying levels of strength, wear resistance, and hardness.
Common Material Grades for ASCE 60 Rail
The most common material grades used for asce 60 rail production include Q235, 55Q, and U71Mn . Each grade offers distinct mechanical properties:
| Q235B | Mechanical property | Chemical composition(%) | |||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | |||
| ≥ | ≥ | ||||||||||
| 235 | 24 | 375-460 | 38-47 | 26% | 0.12-0.22 | 0.35 | 0.30-0.70 | 0.045 | 0.045 | ||
| 55Q | Mechanical property | Chemical composition(%) | |||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HBW | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥ | ≥ | ≥ | ≥ | ≥ | |||||||
| 685 | 69 | 197 | 0.50-0.60 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.60-0.90 | 0.04 | 0.04 | ||||
| Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition (%) | |||||||||||||
| U71Mn | Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | Cr | Ni | Cu | ||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HBW | |||||||||
| ≥390 | ≥40 | ≥880 | 9% | 0.65-0.76 | 0.15-0.35 | 1.10-1.40 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.250 | ≤0.250 | ≤0.250 | |||
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the weight per meter of ASCE 60 rail?
The 60 lbs rail weight per meter is approximately 29.8 kg/m. This is derived from the nominal weight of 60 pounds per yard (1 yard = 0.9144 meters).
2. Can ASCE 60 rail be used for overhead crane runways?
Yes, 60 lb asce rail is commonly used for overhead crane runways in industrial facilities. However, verify that your crane wheel load does not exceed the rail's load capacity. The asce 60 rail dimensions provide a head width of 2.375 inches, which must match the crane wheel tread profile for proper load distribution.
3. What is the standard length for ASCE 60 rail?
Standard asce 60 rail lengths range from 6 to 12 meters (approximately 20 to 40 feet). Longer sections up to 25 meters are available by special order. Custom lengths reduce the number of field joints required, which improves track alignment and reduces installation time.
GNEE RAIL produces asce 60 rail and other industrial rail sections with strict control of rolling precision and dimensional tolerance. We maintain accurate asce 60 rail dimensions across all production batches, ensuring stable load distribution and reliable track performance. Our manufacturing process consistently delivers the specified 60 lbs rail weight per meter, supporting accurate structural calculations and foundation design.
If you need technical details or application support, you can contact us to get rail asce 60 solutions. We will provide the right options based on your project conditions, from material grade selection to customized processing requirements and delivery scheduling.
