What are Rails?
Rails are an important component of railway tracks. They are high carbon rolled steel sections. These sections are laid end-to-end in two parallel lines over sleepers. This provides a continuous and levelled surface for trains to move. It also helps in carrying axle loads of the rolling stock.
What are the different types of railway rails?
Types of rails are crucial in rail infrastructure, each designed for specific needs and conditions. Understanding types of rail sections helps in selecting the appropriate rail for various applications. There are mainly 4 types of rails.
- Double Headed Rails
- Bull Headed Rails
- Flat Bottom Rails
- Vignole Rails
Industrial Railway Rails
Industrial railway rails are specially designed rails used in industrial environments such as factories, mines, and ports. These rails are heavier and more robust than conventional railway rails to withstand high axle loads, frequent stopping and starting, and harsh conditions. Typically, they conform to standards like the AREMA Class 1 and can weigh between 112 to 141 pounds per yard. Industrial rails provide durability, strength, and resistance to wear, ensuring reliability for transporting heavy goods and equipment within industrial premises.
Crane Rails
Crane rails are specialized rails designed to support the movement of overhead cranes and gantry cranes in industrial facilities. They have a wider head and base to provide stability and distribute heavy crane loads evenly. Crane rails are typically more rigid and wear-resistant than standard rails, often stocked in weights like 60 kg/m or higher. They ensure smooth crane operation, safety, and longevity under continuous heavy loading and lateral stresses encountered in crane tracks.
Hot-sale railraod track of GNEE RAIL
| Standard | Sepc. | Material Typical Grade |
| UIC860 | UIC54 | 700,900A,900B |
| UIC60 | ||
| EN13674.1 | 50E1 | R200,R350HT,R260Mn,R35LHT,R320Cr,R370CrHT |
| 54E1 | ||
| 60E1 | ||
| 60E2 | ||
| BS-11-1985 | BS80A | 700,900A,900B |
| BS90A | ||
| BS100A | ||
| AREMA | 115RE | SS,HH,LA,IH |
| 136RE | ||
| ASCE60 | U71Mn | |
| ASCE85 | U71Mn | |
| GB 2585-2007 | 50kg/m | U71Mn U75V |
| 60kg/m | ||
| 75kg/m | ||
| TB/T2344-2012 | 50kg/m | U71Mn,U75V,U77MnCr U78CrV |
| 60kg/m | ||
| 75kg/m | ||
| GB 11264-1989 | 8kg/m | Q235 |
| 12kg/m | Q235 | |
| 15kg/m | 55Q, Q235 | |
| 18kg/m | 55Q, Q235 | |
| 22kg/m | 55Q, Q235 | |
| 24kg/m | 55Q, Q235 | |
| 30kg/m | 55Q, Q235 | |
| 38kg/m | 50Mn, U71Mn | |
| 43kg/m | 50Mn, U71Mn | |
| GB Crane rails | QU70 | U71Mn |
| QU80 | U71Mn | |
| QU100 | U71Mn | |
| QU120 | U71Mn |
The Quality of Track Rail Surface
- There should be no crack, fold, scar, bubble, or impurity on the surface of rail. It is allowed to have indentations and scratches of which depth are within the allowable minus deviation, and hairlines that are not over 1mm deep.
- There should be no crack, layer, and shrinkage cavity remnant on the end face of rail.
- The end face of rail should be cut vertically, and the skew of end face should be no less than 5mm in any direction. Rags that are over 4mm long should be grinded.
- Use air chipper to clean the flaws on the surface lengthways. The working depth should not be over the allowable deviation.
- The flaws on the surface are not allowed to weld and fill up.
At GNEE RAIL, we specialize in providing a full range of rail components, including heavy rail,light rail, crane rail and rail fastening, as well as matching high-performance rail clips and fastening solutions. Backed by strict quality control and industry certifications, our products are engineered to meet international standards and diverse project demands.
