Steel Rail is the core component of the railway track system. Its main purpose is to guide the train direction and bear the huge loads transmitted by the wheels during train operation. Steel Rail provides a smooth and continuous rolling surface for trains. It is a key component ensuring the safety and efficiency of railway transportation.
First, the most basic function of Steel Rail is to bear and transmit train loads. When train wheels press on the Steel Rail, the Steel Rail transmits the vertical load to the Sleeper and Ballast. The Ballast then disperses it to the subgrade. This maintains the overall stability of the track system.
Second, Steel Rail also undertakes the task of guiding the train's direction. The two parallel Steel Rails form the track gauge. This ensures the train's wheel flanges run along the correct path. It prevents deviation or derailment.
Furthermore, Steel Rail possesses wear resistance and fatigue resistance. It can maintain surface flatness and structural integrity under long-term heavy load and high-speed operation conditions. High-strength steel materials (such as U71Mn, 900A) are commonly used to manufacture Steel Rail. This enhances durability and service life.
Different types of Steel Rail (such as Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Crane Rail) play roles in different fields:
- Railway transportation: Used for high-speed railways, heavy-haul freight, and urban rail transit.
- Industrial tracks: Such as Crane Rail and conveyance tracks in ports, steel plants, and mines.
- Urban traffic: Including metro systems, trams, and other track systems.
| Classification | Height(mm) | Head (mm) | Bottom (mm) | Thick(mm) | Weight (kg/m) | |
| Light Rail | 8 KG/M | 65 | 25 | 54 | 7 | 8.42 |
| 9 KG/M | 63.5 | 32.1 | 63.5 | 5.9 | 8.94 | |
| 12 KG/M | 69.85 | 38.1 | 69.85 | 7.54 | 12.2 | |
| 15 KG/M | 79.37 | 42.86 | 79.37 | 8.33 | 15.2 | |
| 18 KG/M | 80 | 40 | 80 | 10 | 18.06 | |
| 22 KG/M | 93.66 | 50.8 | 93.66 | 10.72 | 22.3 | |
| 24 KG/M | 107 | 51 | 90 | 10.9 | 24.46 | |
| 30 KG/M | 107.95 | 60.33 | 107.95 | 12.3 | 30.1 | |
| Heavy Rail | 38 KG/M | 134 | 68 | 114 | 13 | 38.733 |
| 43 KG/M | 140 | 70 | 114 | 14.5 | 44.653 | |
| 45 KG/M | 145 | 67 | 126 | 14.5 | 45.546 | |
| 50 KG/M | 152 | 70 | 132 | 15.5 | 51.514 | |
| 60 KG/M | 176 | 73 | 150 | 16.5 | 60.64 | |
| Crance Rail | QU 70 | 120 | 70 | 120 | 28 | 52.8 |
| QU 80 | 130 | 80 | 130 | 32 | 63.69 | |
| QU 100 | 150 | 100 | 150 | 38 | 88.96 | |
| QU 120 | 170 | 120 | 170 | 44 | 118.1 | |
GNEE RAIL long-term supplies various types of Steel Rail products. These include Light Rail, Heavy Rail, and Crane Rail. It also provides supporting railway fastening system products. These include Rail Clip, Rail Pad, Fishplate, Screw Spike, and Rail Anchor. GNEE RAIL not only supplies standard rail types but also provides customized processing, drilling, cutting, and installation technical services. Please contact us at any time to learn more about Steel Rail selection or obtain a quotation.
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