A rail fish plate is a joint component designed to prevent excessive stress concentration at rail ends by spreading loads over a longer effective length of rail. GNEE RAIL manufactures fish plates for GB rails, UIC rails, DIN536 and QU crane rails, JIS profiles, AS1085 rail types, BS11 standards, and AREMA/ASCE systems, providing customized drilling and coating options.
What is a joggled rail jiont?
A joggled rail joint, or joggled fish plate, is a specialized, high-strength steel fastener with a convex, "bulged" center section used to temporarily repair fractured or broken welded rail joints. Unlike standard fish plates, its unique, bent shape accommodates welded joint collars, allowing for rapid, secure repairs that enable continued, safe train movement at reduced speeds.
Key Features and Functions:
- Design: Features a prominent bulge in the middle that provides clearance for weld reinforcement without requiring the weld to be removed.
- Emergency Repair: Frequently used as an immediate fix for broken or cracked welded rails.
- Safety: Ensures alignment and stability of broken joints until permanent repairs are made.
- Versatility: Compatible with various rail sections (e.g., 52 kg, 60 kg) and can be used in combination with clamps.
- Material: Typically manufactured from high-quality, forged, and machined steel, weighing 12-15 kg.
Joggled fish plates are vital for maintaining the continuity and safety of welded rail tracks when defects arise.
How much does a 60 kg joggled fish plate weight in kg?
A 60 kg joggled fish plate typically weighs between 12 kg and 15 kg per piece. While designed for 60 kg/m rail sections, the individual fish plate itself is much lighter, designed for rapid repair, and usually falls within this weight range. Some configurations might vary slightly, but 12-15 kg is standard.
- Weight per Piece: ~12–15 kg
- Common Applications: 60 kg and 52 kg rail sections
- Material: Generally hot-rolled carbon/alloy steel
- Pairs: Often used in pairs, bringing the weight per set to approximately 24–30 kg.
Some specifications mention joggled fish plate sets (including clamps and bolts) for 60 kg rail can weigh up to 47.20 kg per set.
Founded in 2008, GNEE RAIL is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of railway components, specializing in high-quality rail fish plates (joint bars/splice bars) with strong production capacity and global service capabilities.
Some Popular Rail Fish Plate as below:
132RE Insulation
* 6 hole 36 ″ available
* 4 hole 24 ″ available
* Fish plate holes can be punched or drilled.
* Size: insulation 132RE
* Material: 50# steel or 55# steel
115-119RE, 132-136RE
* Standard: according to AREMA2010
* Length: 6 hole 36 inch or 4hole 24inch with round or oval holes according to the customers of requirements
* Material : medium carbon steel or micro alloy steel
* Holes of punching or drilling available.
133REStandard
* According to AREMA 2010
* Material: middle carbon steel 45# or 50# or 55# steel
* 6 hole 36 ″ or 4 hole 24 ″ available
* Holes of Fish plate can be punched or drilled, of round or oval shape, without sharp edges.
UIC54 & UIC60
* Standard: UIC864-4, UIC864-8
* Unit weight: UIC54: 54.43kg/m; UIC60: 60.34kg/m
* Material: 50# or 55# steel
African Rail Joint Bar
* Standard: African 1882-73B
* Models: 70LB, 80LB, 85LB, 85LB-80LB
* Hole Diameter: 7/8'' / 1 1/16'', 1-1/16''
* Material: Steel Grade55#
Latin American Rail Fishplate
* Standard: TJ Standard
* Material: Steel Grade 55#
* Model Number: TJ37 TJ45 TJ57 TJ60 TJ ASCE90 TJ UIC60 TJ BS80A
* Hole Diameter: 25.4&31.8mm, 27&35.7mm, 28.99&35.72mm, 36&27.8mm, and others
Our rail fish plate portfolio is comprehensive and compliant with international standards including UIC, AREMA, BS, DIN, and GB, covering light rail (8kg-30kg), heavy rail (38kg-75kg), and crane rail (QU70-QU120) systems. We offer diverse types such as insulated joint bars, bulged fish plates, and compromise rail joints,with precise specifications (4-hole/6-hole, 24-inch/36-inch), ensuring excellent mechanical performance.We uphold strict quality control supported by ISO 9001:2015 certification, an in-house inspection center, and third-party audits by SGS and BV. Our one-stop service includes customization, production, packaging, and after-sales support, tailored to clients' project needs.
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