What Size Are Rail Clips: Diameter, Weight and Toe Load

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E-Type Rail Clip Sizes

E-type clips are available with 16 mm, 18 mm and 20 mm bar diameters. Typical weights are 0.43 kg per piece for 16 mm, 0.61 to 0.62 kg per piece for 18 mm and 0.80 kg per piece for 20 mm, all with a clamping load of not less than 950 kg and a hardness of 44 to 48 HRC.

Bar Diameter Typical Weight Clamping Load Hardness
16 mm 0.43 kg/pc not less than 950 kg 44-48 HRC
18 mm 0.61-0.62 kg/pc not less than 950 kg 44-48 HRC
20 mm 0.80 kg/pc not less than 950 kg 44-48 HRC

Tension Clamp Clip Sizes

Tension clamp clips for concrete sleeper fastening are supplied with 13 mm and 14 mm bar diameters. The 13 mm clips are made of 60Si3CrA or 38Si7 and the 14 mm clips of 60Si2MnA, with a hardness range of 42 to 47 HRC.

Crane Rail Clip Sizes

Crane rail clips are matched to the rail section and the gauge dimension of the crane track. The table below lists common clip numbers with their rail sections, gauge dimensions and machine bolt diameters.

Clip No. Rail Sections Gauge Dimension Machine Bolt
114 20# to 40# ASCE rail base plus 1 inch 5/8 inch
120 25# to 40# ASCE rail base plus 2 1/2 inch 3/4 inch
103 40# ASCE to 100# AREA rail base plus 1 1/4 inch 3/4 inch
106 60# to 100# AREA rail base plus 2 inch 3/4 inch
62 80# ASCE to 175# CR rail base plus 1 1/2 inch 1 inch
175 175# CR 8 1/4 inch 1 inch

Russian-Type Clip Sizes

Diameter, mm Weight, kg Toe Load, kgf Materials
12 0.18 200-400 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA, 55Si2Mn, 38Si7
14 0.30 400-600 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA, 55Si2Mn, 38Si7
16 0.44 500-700 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA, 55Si2Mn, 38Si7
18 0.59 800-1000 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA, 55Si2Mn, 38Si7
20 0.76 1100-1400 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA, 55Si2Mn, 38Si7

Available surfaces are plain oiled, oxygen black, zinc plated and hot-dip galvanized, or according to the project requirement.

How to Choose the Right Size

Match the clip to the rail section and the fastening system type

Check the required toe load against the axle load and track speed

Confirm the bar diameter and hardness with the system shoulder geometry

Select the surface treatment according to the service environment

Frequently Asked Questions

What size are E-type rail clips? E-type clips are available with 16 mm, 18 mm and 20 mm bar diameters, weighing from 0.43 kg to 0.80 kg per piece.

What is the toe load of a rail clip? Toe load is the clamping force of the clip on the rail base and ranges from about 200 kgf for small clips to 1400 kgf for large Russian-type clips.

What hardness do rail clips have? E-type clips are 44 to 48 HRC and tension clamp clips are 42 to 47 HRC.

How do I select a crane rail clip? Match the clip number to the crane rail section and the gauge dimension of the track, and confirm the machine bolt diameter.

Can clip size be customized? Yes, clips can be produced according to customer drawings, with diameter, toe load and surface treatment adjusted to the project.