What types of rail clips are available for selection?

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What types of rail clips are available for selection?

 

Rail clips can be categorized by installation method (bolted or welded), design (E-type, SKL, KPO, Nabla), or function (adjustable, fixed, or low-profile). Examples include Pandrol PR-clips, which are famous in some regions, and various KPO clips used for crane rails.

 

By installation method

 

  • Bolted clips: Fastened with bolts, providing a strong, rigid hold. Some are adjustable for fine-tuning alignment.

 

  • Welded clips: Used for permanent installations where the clip is welded into place.

 

  • Elastic clips: Designed with a spring-like action to absorb shock and provide a secure, long-term fit.

 

rail fasteners

 

By design and brand

 

  • E-type: A common type, often seen in American, Canadian, and Indian railways.

 

  • SKL: A popular type in Germany, often referred to as a tension clip, with many sub-types like SKL1, SKL3, and SKL14.

 

  • KPO: Includes variants like KPO3, KPO5, and KPO6, widely used for crane rails due to their high clamping force and durability.

 

  • Nabla: A common elastic clip, often part of the Nabla fastening system.

 

rail fastening

 

Model Diameter Weight Material
Type III Ø18 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E1609 Ø16 0.43 kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E1809 Ø20 0.61kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E1813 Ø18 0.62kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2001 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2007 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2009 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2039 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2055 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2056 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2063 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR85 Rail Clip Ø13 0.25kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR309A Ø19 0.85kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR401 Ø20 0.97kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR415 Ø20 0.95kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR601A Ø20 1.03kg/pc 38Si7
SKL 1 Ø13 0.48kg/pc 60Si2CrA
SKL 3 Ø13 0.48kg/pc 60Si2CrA
SKL 12 Ø13 0.53kg/pc 38Si7
SKL 14 Ø13 0.53kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Special Rail Clip Ø13 0.48kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Russia Rail Clip Ø18 0.58kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Deenik Clip Ø25 0.49-0.68kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Single Anti- Ø20 0.25kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Theft

 

By function and application

 

  • Adjustable clips: Allow for fine-tuning of rail alignment after installation.

 

  • Fixed clips: Provide a rigid and permanent fastening.

 

  • Low-profile clips: Designed for use in applications with limited clearance.

 

  • Crane rail clips: Specifically designed to handle the heavy loads and specific requirements of crane rails, such as the KPO system.

 

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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