What are the specifications of E rail elastic clips?
E-type elastic rail clips are high-strength spring steel fasteners (like 60Si2MnA) with diameters from 16-23mm, designed for durable rail alignment, featuring hardness around 44-48 HRC, toe loads of 750-1100kgf, fatigue life of millions of cycles, and available in models like E1809, E2009, E2055 for wood, steel, or concrete sleepers.
Key Specifications:
- Material: Hot-pressed Spring Steel (e.g., 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA).
| Material | 60Si2MnA | 60Si2CrA | 55Si2Mn | 38Si7 |
| 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:0.56-0.64, Mn:0.40-0.70, Si:1.40-1.80,Cr:0.70-1.00 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 | C:0.52-0.60, Mn:0.60-0.90, Si:1.50-2.00,Cr:≤0.35 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 | C:0.35-0.42, Mn:0.50-0.80, Si:1.50-1.80, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 |
- Hardness: 44-48 HRC (Rockwell Hardness).
- Diameter: Common sizes 16mm, 18mm, 20mm, up to 23mm.
- Toe Load: Typically 750-1100 kgf (kilogram-force).
- Fatigue Life: 3 to 5 million cycles without breaking.
- Standards: Complies with BS970, DIN17221, GB/T 1222.
- Types: E1609, E1809, E2001, E2006, E2007, E2055, E2056, etc..
- Surface: Plain (oiled), black, or painted.
| Model | Diameter | Material | Under Pressure | HRC | Weight |
| E1609 | Ø 16mm | 60Si2MnA | ≥950kg | 44-48 | 0.43kg/pc |
| E1809 | Ø 20mm | 60Si2MnA | ≥950kg | 44-48 | 0.61kg/pc |
| E1813 | Ø 18mm | 60Si2MnA | ≥950kg | 44-48 | 0.62kg/pc |
| E2001 | Ø 20mm | 60Si2MnA | ≥950kg | 44-48 | 0.80kg/pc |
| E2009 | Ø 20mm | 60Si2MnA | ≥950kg | 44-48 | 0.80kg/pc |
| E2039 | Ø 20mm | 60Si2MnA | ≥950kg | 44-48 | 0.80kg/pc |
| E2007 | Ø 20mm | 60Si2MnA | ≥950kg | 44-48 | 0.80kg/pc |
| E2055 | Ø 20mm | 60Si2MnA | ≥950kg | 44-48 | 0.80kg/pc |
| E2056 | Ø 20mm | 60Si2MnA | ≥950kg | 44-48 | 0.80kg/pc |
| E2063 | Ø 20mm | 60Si2MnA | ≥950kg | 44-48 | 0.80kg/pc |
How does the e-railway clip function to secure the object?
An E-rail clip secures a railway track by using its C-shaped, spring steel design to create a powerful, elastic clamping force (toe load) that presses the rail's base firmly against the sleeper or baseplate, preventing vertical and horizontal movement, creep, and vibration, essentially locking the rail in place for a safe, stable track.
Technical Support of e railraod clip
| Item | E-type rail clip | |||
| Chemical Composition | 60Si2MnA | 60Si2CrA | 55Si2Mn | 38Si7 |
| C:0.56-0.64, Mn:060-0.90, Si:1.50-2.00, Cr:≤0.35, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 | C:0.56-0.64, Mn:0.40-0.70, Si:1.40-1.80, Cr:0.70-1.00 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 |
C:0.52-0.60, Mn:0.60-0.90, Si:1.50-2.00, Cr:≤0.35 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 |
C:0.35-0.42, Mn:0.50-0.80, Si:1.50-1.80, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 | |
| Hardness | 44-48 HRC | |||
| Fatigue Life | 3-5 million cycles without breaking | |||
| Surface | Plain Oiled, Oxygen Black, Zinc Plated, Hot Dip Galvanized, Dacro coating, Color Painting | |||
| Standard | UIC, AREMA, BS, RDSO, DIN, JIS, ISCR, VALEC, GOSTR- EASC, GB/T or other upon requirements | |||
| Package | Moven Bag, Pallet | |||
| Delivery | Depends on order | |||
What are the benefits of using 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA, 55Si2Mn, and 38Si7 to manufacture rail elastic clips?
Using 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA, 55Si2Mn, and 38Si7 for rail elastic clips provides excellent benefits like high strength, fatigue resistance, and durability due to their composition as specialized spring steels, ensuring they withstand harsh railway conditions, maintain consistent rail fastening, and reduce maintenance costs for tracks. These materials offer superior elasticity and hardness (around 44-48 HRC), allowing for long service life with millions of stress cycles without failure, crucial for safe, heavy-haul railways.
GNEE RAIL offer an extensive range of rail clips with optimum quality, these rail clips are designed with high precision and made up of premium grade spring steel. GNEE has been the largest and most competitive production base of rail clip in China after more than 18 years' rail clip producing experience, and have qualification to tender nationally large and medium scaled rail projects. What's more, our rail clip can be customized according to clients' requirements.
