What is the corrosion resistance of E Type Elastic Rail Clips?

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What is the corrosion resistance of E Type Elastic Rail Clips?

 

E-type elastic rail clips have good corrosion resistance due to their material and protective surface treatments. They are made from spring steel alloys and are often coated or finished to provide a protective layer, which enhances their durability in various environmental conditions.

 

High-quality materials: The clips are made from spring steel with specific compositions like 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA, or 55Si2Mn, which offer inherent corrosion resistance and high tensile strength.

 

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  railway E clips Specifications
Type E clip (e1809, e2006,e2007,e2009,etc)
Skl clip (skl1,skl3,skl12,skl14)
Or the type by customers' drawings
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 For e clip: 44-48HRCFor skl clip: 42-47HRC
Fatigue life for Dia.18 is 3 millions cycles without breaking for Dia.20 is 5 millions cycles without breaking
Surface plain (oiled), Oxide black, color painting
Standard refers DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222

 

Protective surface finishes: Manufacturers apply corrosion protection to the surface of the clips to extend their lifespan.

 

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Durable and long-lasting: These protective measures contribute to the clips' extended service life and ability to withstand fatigue corrosion.

 

Hot Selling Rail E Clips Model

 

A variety of different types of heavy-duty clips are used to fasten the rails to the underlying baseplate or Sleeper, one common being the E Type Rail Fastener , which is shaped like a stubby paperclip. Another one is the SKL Tension Clamp, which is also the most widely used type all over the world. Others like KPO Clamp, Nabala Clip and Deenik Clip, also used in different situations.

 

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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

 

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.

 

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