What is the function of fasteners in railway fasteners system

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The rail fastening system plays a crucial role in railway track infrastructure, serving as the core assembly that connects the rails to sleepers, whether wooden or concrete, and ensuring the safety and stability of train operations.

 

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A well-designed fastening system not only secures the rails in position and maintains precise track gauge, but also prevents longitudinal and lateral rail movement. Additionally, it absorbs vibrations and shocks generated during train operation, thereby prolonging the service life of both the rails and sleepers.

 

rail fastening

 

Railway Fastening System from GNEE RAIL

 

Fist Fastening System

 

 

 

Fist fastening system is widely used In South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, it is composed of three parts, rail clip, base plate and insulated steel pin.

 

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Item Name Railway Fist clip Fastening System
Usage Rail Fastening
Material 38Si7, 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA, 55Si2Mn
Surface Treatment Bluing, Plain Oiling, Color Painting, etc
Documents with Delivery Mechanical Properties, Chemical Composition, All Sizes Reports
Standard DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222

 

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Nabla Rail Fastening System

 

rail clamp

 

Item Nabla clip insulator Screw spike Spring washer OR Plastic dowel
Quantity 2 2 2 Spring washer Plastic dowel
2 2
Material 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) Grade5.6:35# ML08AI HDPE, Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66)

 

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SKL Rail Fastening System

 

There are three kinds of SKL Fastening System, SKL3, SKL12 and SKL14. It is consist of SKL tension clip, Ss35 screw spike, flat washer, plastic dowel, guide plate and rail pad. The specification is as the following:

 

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Item SKL tension clip Ss35 screw spike Flat washer Plastic dowel Guide plate Rail pad
Quantity 2 2 2 2 2 1
Material 60Si2CrA, 60Si2CrA, 38Si7 Grade 4.6: Q235
Grade 5.6: 35#
Grade 8.8: 45#
Q235 HDPE, Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) EVA, or rubber

 

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GNEE RAIL can provide quality and safe rail fastening system for different rail track. We can offer Clip Type Fastening System, SKL Rail Fastening System, KPO Rail Fastening System, Spring Blade Fastening whether for high speed rail track, normal rail or subway. Our product has good performance of keeping certain rail gauge and horizontal position. Good elasticity lowers the transmission noise and the simple structure of fastening system makes it easy to replace the accessories. We are committed to manufacture reliable product for global customers.

 

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