Can different types of Railway Clips be used in railway projects?

Nov 27, 2025 Leave a message

Can different types of Rail Clips be used in railway projects?

 

Yes, different types of rail clips are used in railway projects because each type is designed for specific applications, such as high-speed lines, heavy-haul railways, or crane tracks, and is tailored to different track conditions, like vibration absorption or stability. Common examples include elastic rail clips for their damping properties, SKL clips for stability at junctions, and specialized heavy-duty clips for industrial use.

 

rail fastening


Examples of different rail clips

 

 

  • Pandrol (E-type) clips: A famous and widely used brand, often found in the Americas, Canada, and India. They are elastic, making them excellent for absorbing vibrations and noise in high-speed systems.

 

rail clamp

 

ModelDiameterMaterialUnder PressureHRCWeight
E1609Ø 16mm60Si2MnA≥950kg44-480.43kg/pc
E1809Ø 20mm60Si2MnA≥950kg44-480.61kg/pc
E1813Ø 18mm60Si2MnA≥950kg44-480.62kg/pc
E2001Ø 20mm60Si2MnA≥950kg44-480.80kg/pc
E2009Ø 20mm60Si2MnA≥950kg44-480.80kg/pc
E2039Ø 20mm60Si2MnA≥950kg44-480.80kg/pc
E2007Ø 20mm60Si2MnA≥950kg44-480.80kg/pc
E2055Ø 20mm60Si2MnA≥950kg44-480.80kg/pc
E2056Ø 20mm60Si2MnA≥950kg44-480.80kg/pc
E2063Ø 20mm60Si2MnA≥950kg44-480.80kg/pc

 

E-type Rail clip specification
NameE-type rail clip
Material60Si2MnA 60Si2CrA 55Si2Mn 38Si7
Hardness44-48HRC
Fatigue Lifefor Dia.18 is 3 millions cycles without breaking
for Dia.20 is 5 millions cycles without breaking
Surfaceplain (oiled), Oxide black, color painting or according to customer requirement
StandardDIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222

 

  • SKL clips: Popular in Germany, these are used in locations that require high stability, such as curves and junctions, according to this source.

 

rail tension clip

 

SKL Rail clip specification
NameSKL tension clamp
Material60Si2MnA 60Si2CrA 55Si2Mn 38Si7
Hardness42-47HRC
Fatigue Lifefor Dia.18 is 3 millions cycles without breaking
for Dia.20 is 5 millions cycles without breaking
Surfaceplain (oiled), Oxide black, color painting or according to customer requirement
StandardDIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222

 

  • Heavy-duty clips: These include types like WJK and ZMPC, which are designed for harsh environments with strong vibrations and heavy loads, such as in steel plants, ports, and mining operations.

 

  • KPO clips: Offer an efficient and secure fastening method that is easy to install and maintain for traditional railway environments.

 

  • Deenik clips: Often used in South America, especially with concrete sleepers, they are known for maintaining track gauge well, even under high temperatures.

 

rail elastic clip

 

Deenik Rail clip specification
NameDeenik rail clip
Material60Si2CrA 55Si2Mn 38Si7
Hardness42-47HRC
Fatigue Lifefor Dia.18 is 3 millions cycles without breaking
for Dia.20 is 5 millions cycles without breaking
Surfaceplain (oiled), Oxide black, color painting or according to customer requirement

 

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