A rail clip is a high-strength elastic fastener used to firmly press the rail onto the sleeper or the rail tie plate beneath the sleeper. It is a critical component in modern railway fastening systems.
Typically manufactured from high-quality spring steel or alloy steel, such as 60Si2MnA, 55Si2Mn, or 50CrVA, these clips undergo heat treatment to ensure they maintain excellent elasticity and fatigue resistance under long-term train load impacts and environmental variations.
| Varieties of rail clips | ||||||
| Series | Type | Hardness | Material | Fatigue life | Surface | Standard |
| E rail clip | E1,E2,E3 | 44-48HRC | 60Si2MnA: C:0.56-0.64,Mn:0.60-0.90, Si:1.60-2.00,Cr:≤0.35, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 60Si2CrA: 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 55Si2Mn: C:0.52-0.60,Mn:0.60-0.90, Si:1.50-2.00,Cr:≤0.35 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 38Si7:C:0.35-0.42,Mn:0.50-0.80, Si:1.50-1.80, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 |
For Dia.18 is 3 million cycles without breaking. For Dia.20 is 5 million cycles without breaking. |
plain (oiled), Oxide black, color painting or according to customer requirement. | DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222 |
| E1609 | ||||||
| E1809 | ||||||
| E1817 | ||||||
| E2001 | ||||||
| E2006 | ||||||
| E2009 | ||||||
| E2055 | ||||||
| E2056 | ||||||
| Vossloh clip&Forged rail clip | SKL1 | 42-47HRC | ||||
| PR rail clip | PR309 | 44-48HRC | ||||
| PR401 | ||||||
| PR601 | ||||||
| PR85 | ||||||
| Customized production of rail clips are available according to your drawings or samples! | ||||||
Within the track structure, the primary function of the rail clip is to absorb vibrations and impact forces generated during train operation through its own elastic deformation. This prevents longitudinal or lateral displacement of the rail, thereby maintaining gauge stability and track geometry.
Compared to traditional fastening methods using bolts and spikes, elastic rail clips not only offer simpler installation and reduced maintenance but also exhibit outstanding durability and resistance to loosening. They are particularly suitable for lines with requirements for safety and stability, such as high-speed railways, heavy-haul railways, and urban rail transit systems.
GNEE RAIL has long supplied high-quality rail clip products to the international railway market, with materials and dimensions complying with international standards such as UIC, AREMA, and EN. Additionally, the company supplies a full range of railway fasteners including Rail Pads, Rail Tie Plates, Fishplates, Crane Rail Clips, and Rail Bolts, and provides customized design services.
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