Can Rail Clips be used for railways of different specifications?
No, rail clips cannot be used for railways of different specifications because they are designed to meet specific national standards, rail sections, and load requirements. Using the wrong clip can lead to uneven clamping forces, accelerated wear, and potential track instability. However, many manufacturers can customize clips to meet the unique requirements of different specifications or standards, such as AREMA, BS, DIN, and UIC.
Why specifications matter
- Standardization: Different countries and regions have their own standards for rail fasteners, like the Pandrol clip used in America and India, or the SKL clip used in Germany.
- Uneven support: Using different types of clips on the same track can create uneven clamping forces and elasticity, which can lead to accelerated wear on the rails and clips themselves.
- Load requirements: Clips are designed to handle specific toe loads and axle loads, and using them in applications they were not designed for can compromise the safety and integrity of the track.
- Rail and sleeper type: Clips are also designed to work with specific types of rails, sleepers (wooden, steel, or concrete), and are sometimes specific to applications like crane rails.
| Model | Diameter | Weight | Material |
| Type III | Ø18 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E1609 | Ø16 | 0.43 kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E1809 | Ø20 | 0.61kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E1813 | Ø18 | 0.62kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2001 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2007 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2009 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2039 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2055 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2056 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2063 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| PR85 Rail Clip | Ø13 | 0.25kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| PR309A | Ø19 | 0.85kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| PR401 | Ø20 | 0.97kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| PR415 | Ø20 | 0.95kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| PR601A | Ø20 | 1.03kg/pc | 38Si7 |
| SKL 1 | Ø13 | 0.48kg/pc | 60Si2CrA |
| SKL 3 | Ø13 | 0.48kg/pc | 60Si2CrA |
| SKL 12 | Ø13 | 0.53kg/pc | 38Si7 |
| SKL 14 | Ø13 | 0.53kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| Special Rail Clip | Ø13 | 0.48kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| Russia Rail Clip | Ø18 | 0.58kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| Deenik Clip | Ø25 | 0.49-0.68kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| Single Anti- | Ø20 | 0.25kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
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Customization options
- Manufacturer customization: Many manufacturers can produce customized rail clips based on specific drawings or samples to meet the needs of different railway specifications.
- Variety of types: Manufacturers offer various types of clips to accommodate different requirements, including E-type clips, SKL tension clips, PR series clips, and others.
- Compliance with standards: Clips can be manufactured to comply with multiple international and national standards, such as AREMA, BS, GB, UIC, and DIN.
As an OEM & OBM manufacturer, GNEE RAIL is capable of not only producing a wide range of internationally common types of rail clips, such as W Tension Clamp, e-Clip, Fast-Clip, SKL Tension Clamp, Nabla Blade, etc., but also customizing products tailored to our customers' specific requirements.
