Railway fastenings play a central role in track systems, serving as key components that ensure the safe operation of rails and the geometric stability of the track.
Their primary function is to securely fix the rails to the sleepers, forming a complete fastening system that typically includes rail pads (Rail Pad), rail clips (Rail Clip), and rail bolts (Rail Bolt). When trains travel at high speeds or heavy freight passes over the tracks, the rails are subjected to longitudinal thrust, lateral force, and vertical impacts. Without the constraint provided by the fastening system, rails may shift or track gauge may deviate, potentially leading to derailments. Railway fastenings transfer these forces to the sleepers and track bed, maintaining overall track stability.
Major Rail Clip Types
| 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 |
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In addition to securing the rails, fastenings help absorb vibration, reduce noise, and minimize sleeper wear. For example, rail clips (Rail Clip) elastically clamp the rail to the sleeper, ensuring firm contact; rail bolts (Rail Bolt) provide lateral restraint to prevent sideways movement; and rail pads (Rail Pad) distribute wheel load impacts, protecting sleepers and the track bed from excessive local stress. Meanwhile, fishplates (Fishplate) and spikes (Spike) work together at rail joints and timber sleeper tracks to enhance rail connection and longitudinal stability, and rail anchors (Rail Anchor) limit rail movement caused by thermal expansion and contraction.
Rail anchors specifications
| Type | Used in 50Kg, 85Kg,90/91LB, 115RE /136RE ,UIC54 & UIC60 rail, or other types upon customers' drawings. | ||
| Material | 60Si2MnA | 45# | QT500-7 |
| Chemical composition(%) | C:3.60-3.80, Mn:≤0.6, Si:2.50-2.90, P:≤0.08, S:≤0.025 | ||
| 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:0.42-0.50, Mn:0.50-0.80, Si:0.17-0.37, Cr:≤0.25, P:≤0.035, S:≤0.035 | ||
| Surface | plain (oiled),color painting, zinc painted or HDG | ||
| Standard | AS1085.10-20002 , DIN, ISO-9001 | ||
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Proper use of railway fastenings can significantly extend the service life of rails, sleepers, and the track bed, reduce maintenance frequency, and ensure smooth operation of high-speed railways, heavy-haul lines, and industrial tracks. Different types of fastenings should be selected based on rail profile, sleeper material, and line load to achieve both track safety and operational efficiency.
GNEE RAIL offers a full range of railway fastening products, including rail clips (Rail Clip), rail bolts (Rail Bolt), rail pads (Rail Pad), fishplates (Fishplate), spikes (Spike), and rail anchors (Rail Anchor), along with customized design and installation guidance. For professional selection advice or a quotation, please contact us.
