Can dog spikes be used to replace screw spikes?

Nov 19, 2025 Leave a message

Can dog spikes be used to replace screw spikes?

 

No, dog spikes cannot be used to replace screw spikes because they are designed for different types of sleepers: dog spikes are for wooden sleepers, while screw spikes are for concrete sleepers. Screw spikes offer significantly greater holding power, are often used in high-traffic areas, and are a more modern solution for concrete sleepers.

 

Dog spikes

 

  • Used with: Wooden sleepers.

 

  • Installation: Driven into the sleeper with a hammer or spike driver.

 

  • Function: Fasten the rail and tie plate to the wooden tie.

 

rail fasteners

 

  • This rail spike is manufactured according to ARMEA specifications. Size: 3/4", 1/2", 5/8" Length: 3", 3-1/2", 4-1/2", 5", 5-1/2", 6" Material: Q235 Surface: Plain MOQ: 5000PCS Packing: 200LB kegs and wooden pallets or according to clients' requirement.

 

  • This is a track spike with high tensile grade of the AREMA specification. The material is the medium carbon steel.

 

Specification Material Surface Standard
5/8×6 '' A3,Q235, 45#,55#, etc According to customer needs. According to customer's drawings or samples.
9/16×5-1/2 ''
3/8''×3-1/2 ''
1/2×3-1/2
Other kinds

 

Screw spikes

 

  • Used with: Concrete sleepers.

 

  • Installation: Screwed into pre-drilled holes, often using an anchoring technology.

 

  • Function: Provide a more secure fastening for concrete sleepers, have a greater fixing power, and are suitable for high-traffic areas.

 

rail fastening

 

the types of Ss Series Sleeper Screw Product Name Specification Material Surface Standard
1 Fishtail Bolt M8-M64 Q235,45#,55#,etc Zinc,Plain, Black Oil UIC,AREMA,JIS,GB or according to your requests.
2 Screw Spike Square Head Screw Spike M16-M22 *145-200
Hexagon Head Screw Spike
Other Types
    Type Specification Weight/kg Surface Standard
3 Sleeper Screw Ss 1/130 M22*130 0.451 Zinc,Plain, Black Oil UIC,AREMA,JIS,GB or according to your requests.
Ss 1/150 M22*150 0.478
Ss 2/180 M22*180 0.595
Ss 5/150 M24*150 0.545
Ss 6/130 M26*130 0.658
Ss 6/150 M26*150 0.702
Ss 6/170 M26*170 0.385
Ss 7/180 M24*180 0.636
Ss 8/140 M24*140 0.528
Ss 8/150 M24*150 0.548
Ss 8/160 M24*160 0.568
Ss 23/160 M23*160 0.645
Ss 24/165 M24*165 0.59
Ss 25/165 M25*165 0.625

 

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