What is Square head screw spike

Aug 27, 2025 Leave a message

The Railway Square Head Screw Spike is also commonly referred to as a square spike or square head spike in railway terminology. It features a square-shaped head, which allows for efficient installation and tightening using tools like wrenches or socket sets. This spike is designed to securely fasten railway rails to wooden or concrete sleepers (ties), ensuring stability and alignment under the weight and forces of passing trains.

 

rail fasteners

 

Square head screw spike

 

Type Specification Material Surface Standard
Square head screw spike M22*145 45# Natural UIC
55Q Zinc AREMA
M22*155 Q235 Paint DIN
M22*165 or Oil GB
M22*185 According to your needs. According to your needs. or
M22*195     According to your drawings or samples.
Other kinds      

 

In addition to Square head screw spikes, GNEE RAIL also provides other types of screw spikes such as Ss series Sleeper Screws, Hexagon screw spikes, Double-head screw spikes, as well as dog-head spikes. Customized services are available based on client-provided drawings. Contact us for further product information.

 

Ss series Sleeper Screw

 

rail spike

 

Type Specification Weight/kg Surface Standard
Ss 1/130 M22*130 0.451   UIC
Ss 1/150 M22*150 0.478 Natural AREMA
Ss 2/180 M22*150 0.595 Zinc GB
Ss 5/150 M24*150 0.545 Paint or
Ss 6/150 M26*150 0.702 Oil According to your drawings or samples.
Ss 7/180 M24*180 0.636 According to your needs.  
Ss 8/140 M24*140 0.528    
Ss 8/150 M24*150 0.548    

 

Dog spikes

 

rail fixing

 

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