Rail spike, also called railway spike and railroad spike, is a very simple and inconspicuous component in rail track but it is vital in fastening the rail to sleeper. It helps to keep certain rail gauge and prevent the vertical and horizontal movement of rail track.
How to Fasten Dog Spike to Rail Sleepers?
Dog spike is a large nail applied to securing the safety of rails and it is driven into the sleeper by spike maul with the edge against the resistance to loosening. With the function of keeping the rail in gauge, dog spike are various in types sizes to suit the most applications.
| 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 |
How to Fasten Screw Spikes to Sleepers?
With the application of concrete sleepers, more and more screw spikes are needed in the construction of rail track. Before using concrete sleeper or replacing screw spikes, it is necessary to anchor and fasten rail spikes.
| Type | Ss5, Ss 8, Ss25, Ss36, UIC864-1 Series, etc |
| Raw material | Q235, 35 steel, 45steel, 40Mn2, 20 Mn Si |
| Grade | 4.6, 4.8, 5.6, 8.8 |
| Surface | plain(oiled), black paint, color paint, zinc, HDG, etc |
Materials Needed to Fasten Screw Spikes
Sulfur: Second or third level industrial sulfur, and the purify degree should be no lower than 95%. Remember smash the sulfur in to small pieces.
Cement: Normal Portland cement, sieving the cement if there is some blocks.
Sand: Natural grade of coarse sand, the diameter should be less than 2mm. Sieve, clean and dry off the sand before putting into use.
Paraffin: Breaking into pieces before use.
Rail spikes are one of GNEE RAIL's products, used for connecting rails to sleepers or fastening spikes to rail pads. We can supply various types of railway spikes, including standard spikes, frost-resistant spikes, spring spikes, and screw spikes. Contact us to obtain the detailed product catalog.
