Rail Anchors are critical railway fasteners specifically designed to secure rails and prevent longitudinal rail movement. Their most notable feature is a compact structure with excellent elasticity, which uses friction and locking mechanisms to firmly fix the rail to the sleeper, maintaining track stability under train braking, temperature fluctuations, and track loads. Rail Anchors are typically made of high-strength spring steel, offering both wear resistance and fatigue resistance, effectively reducing rail cutting and wear on the sleeper, thereby extending sleeper service life.
A second key feature of Rail Anchors is their high adaptability. They are suitable for a wide range of rail profiles, including 50Kg, 90/91LB, 115RE, 136RE, UIC54, and UIC60, and can also be customized into T-type, V-type, or other special designs according to client requirements.Send your special customization requirements to GNEE. Moreover, Rail Anchors can be used in combination with bolted rail clips, welded rail clips, elastic clips, and sleeper pads, forming a complete rail fastening system that enhances gauge retention and overall track stability.
Rail anchors specifications
| Type | Used in 50Kg, 85Kg,90/91LB, 115RE /136RE ,UIC54 & UIC60 rail, or other types upon customers' drawings. | ||
| Material | 60Si2MnA | 45# | QT500-7 |
| Chemical composition(%) | C:0.56-0.64, Mn:0.60-0.90, Si:1.60-2.00, Cr:≤0.35, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 | C:0.42-0.50, Mn:0.50-0.80, Si:0.17-0.37, Cr:≤0.25, P:≤0.035, S:≤0.035 | C:3.60-3.80, Mn:≤0.6, Si:2.50-2.90, P:≤0.08, S:≤0.025 |
| Surface | plain (oiled),color painting, zinc painted or HDG | ||
| Standard | AS1085.10-20002 , DIN, ISO-9001 | ||
Different types of Rail Anchors feature distinct installation and operational methods. The Drive-on type can be rapidly installed using mechanical equipment, ideal for high-speed and heavy-duty lines. The Unit wrench-on type uses a specialized wrench for installation, providing high-strength fixation suitable for urban railways or precision tracks. The Unit channel and Improved Fair types feature simple structures and easy installation, enhancing friction and anti-slip performance, making them suitable for conventional railways and maintenance projects.
GNEE RAIL offers different kinds of railway fasteners to meet client's requirements, such as Elastic Rail Clip and Clamp, Rail Screw Spike, Plastic Dowel, High Tensile Track Bolt with Nut, Rail Base(Tie) Plate, Rail Fish Plate, Railway Shoulder(Insert), Fish Bolt, Railroad Rubber and EVA Pad, etc. Samples and drawings provided by customer, we will manufacture qualified products accordingly.
Click here to obtain the detailed product catalog of GNEE RAIL.
