Railway elastic clips serve the primary purpose of securely fastening the rail to the sleeper or rail tie plate within the railway track system. Simultaneously, they utilize their own elasticity to absorb impacts and vibrations generated during train operation, thereby maintaining gauge stability, enhancing track safety, and extending the track's service life.
During track operation, the railway elastic clips firmly press the rail against the sleeper through clamping force, preventing longitudinal slippage or lateral movement of the rail. This is particularly crucial for high-speed railways, heavy-haul railways, and urban rail transit systems.
When used in combination with railway pads, the elastic clips help distribute train loads, reduce localized stress concentration on the sleeper, and minimize the risks of wear and ballast settlement. Additionally, railway elastic clips maintain the stability of the fastening system, prevent loosening of bolts, spikes, or other fasteners, and ensure the long-term solidity of the entire track structure.
Types of rail clips provided by GNEE RAIL
| E-type Clips | |||
| Model | Diameter | Material | Hardness |
| E1809 | ø20 | 60Si2MnA | 44-48 |
| E1813 | ø18 | 60Si2MnA | 44-48 |
| E2001 | ø20 | 60Si2MnA | 44-48 |
| E2039 | ø20 | 60Si2MnA | 60Si2MnA |
| E2055 | ø20 | 60Si2MnA | 60Si2MnA |
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| SKL Tension clips | |||
| Model | Diameter | Material | Hardness |
| SKL1 | ø13 | 60Si3CrA | 42-47 |
| SKL3 | ø13 | 60Si3CrA | 42-47 |
| SKL12 | ø13 | 38Si7 | 42-47 |
| SKL14 | ø14 | 60Si2MnA | 42-47 |
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| Russian type rail clip specification | ||||
| Diameter (mm) | Weight (Kg) | Toe Load (Kgf) | Materials | Surface |
| 12 | 0.18 | 200~400 | 60Si2MnA 60Si2CrA 5Si2Mn 38Si7 | Plain Oiled, Oxygen Black,Zinc Plated, Hot Dip Galvanized,or according to customer requirement |
| 14 | 0.3 | 400~600 | ||
| 16 | 0.44 | 500~700 | ||
| 18 | 0.59 | 800~1000 | ||
| 20 | 0.76 | 1100~1400 | ||
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| Crane Rail clip specification | |||
| Clip No. | Use with Rail Sections | Gauge ￠ to ￠ of Holes | Diameter of A - 325 Hex Head Machine Bolts |
| #114 | 20# ASCE - 40# ASCE | Rail Base + 1" | 5/8" |
| #120 | 25# ASCE - 40# ASCE | Rail Base + 2 1/2" | 3/4" |
| #103 | 40# ASCE - 100# AREA | Rail Base + 1 1/4" | 3/4" |
| #106 | 60# ASCE - 100# AREA | Rail Base + 2" | 3/4" |
| #62 | 80# ASCE - 175# CR | Rail Base + 1 1/2" | 1" |
| #175 | 175# CR | 8 1/4" | 1" |
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| Deenik Rail clip specification | |
| Name | Deenik rail clip |
| Material | 60Si2CrA 55Si2Mn 38Si7 |
| Hardness | 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 or according to customer requirement |
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