Why is 60Si2MnA used to manufacture the E2055 rail clip?

Dec 23, 2025 Leave a message

E rail clip provide positive and durable rail alignment under the harshest working conditions, which extend the life of railway track. Generally, e rail clips are available at the range from 18mm to 23mm diameter. Rail –e clip is usually made of spring steel. As an important type of elastic rail clips, E-rail clip has a lot of sizes, such as E1, E2, E3, E1609, E1809, E1817, E2001, E2006, E2009, E2055, E2056, etc.

 

Model Diameter Material Under Pressure HRC Weight
E1609 Ø 16mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.43kg/pc
E1809 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.61kg/pc
E1813 Ø 18mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.62kg/pc
E2001 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc
E2009 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc
E2039 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc
E2007 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc
E2055 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc
E2056 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc
E2063 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc

 

The E 2055 rail clip is a type of fastening component used in the railway industry to secure rails to railroad ties or sleepers. Rail clips play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and integrity of the railway track system by preventing lateral movement of the rails.

 

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Item Diameter Material Weight HRC Under pressure Fatigue test
E2055 ø20 60Si2MnA, 60Si2Cr, 55Si2Mn, 38Si7 0.80 kg 44-48 ≥950kg 5000000
times without breaking

 

Why is 60Si2MnA used to manufacture the E2055 rail clip?

 

60Si2MnA is used for E2055 rail clips because it's a high-quality spring steel with excellent mechanical properties, offering high yield strength, fatigue resistance, and durability needed to withstand heavy loads and vibrations in heavy-haul railways, ensuring secure and reliable fastening between rails and sleepers.

 

Key properties of 60Si2MnA:

 

  • High Strength & Elasticity: Provides the necessary tension and resilience to keep the rail securely fastened, preventing movement.

 

  • Fatigue Resistance: Withstands repeated stress cycles from passing trains without failing, crucial for safety.

 

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  • Hardenability: Allows for effective heat treatment to achieve superior performance characteristics.

 

  • Reliability: Contributes to the overall stability and longevity of the railway track system.

 

Material 60Si2MnA 60Si2CrA 55Si2Mn 38Si7
Chemical composition(%) C:0.56-0.64, Mn:0.60-0.90, Si:1.60-2.00, Cr:≤0.35, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 C:0.56-0.64, Mn:0.40-0.70, Si:1.40-1.80,Cr:0.70-1.00 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 C:0.52-0.60, Mn:0.60-0.90, Si:1.50-2.00,Cr:≤0.35 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 C:0.35-0.42, Mn:0.50-0.80, Si:1.50-1.80, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03

 

Component of Pandrol Fastening System

 

The E2055 is not used in isolation but as part of a complete fastening assembly. A typical E-clip system consists of:

 

1.Two E-clips, one for each side of the rail.

 

2.Two rail shoulders or lugs, cast into the concrete sleeper or baseplate.

 

3.One rail pad, placed between the rail and the baseplate to reduce vibration.

 

4.Two insulators, used in electrified rail to isolate the clips from the rail.

 

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Item included Quantity Material Size Remark
E clip 2 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA Dia. 16mm,18mm or 20mm (E1809, E2006,E2007,E2009,etc Hardness: 44-48HRC
Toe Load: Dia.16mm: 500-700kgf; Dia.18mm:750-900kgf; Dia.20mm:1100-1400kgf
Fatigue life: 5 millions cycles without breaking
Standard: DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222
Shoulder 2 QT500-7, QT450-10 For UIC54, UIC60, 115RE, BS80lbs, BS100lbs, 50kg rail, 60kg rail, etc. Note: Hardness of E-clip is 44-48HRC; Toe Load for E-clip is 500-700kgf (Dia.16mm); 750-900kgf(Dia.18mm); 1100-1400kgf(Dia.20mm); Fatigue life of E-clip is 5 millions cycles without breaking DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222 qualified E-clip
Rail pad 1 HDPE, rubber or EVA
Insulator 2 Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66)

 

GNEE RAIL offers different kinds of railway fasteners to meet client's requirements, such as Elastic Rail Clip and Clamp, Rail Screw Spike, Plastic Dowel, High Tensile Track Bolt with Nut, Rail Base(Tie) Plate, Rail Fish Plate, Railway Shoulder(Insert), Fish Bolt, Railroad Rubber and EVA Pad, etc. Samples and drawings provided by customer, we will manufacture qualified products accordingly.

 

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