12 Typical Railway Bolt Types

Aug 11, 2025 Leave a message

Rail bolt is another important component of railway fastening system. It is always used in the ends of two rail tracks to connect them together with the rail fish plate. With a oval neck, the rail bolt can be prevented from turning when torqued. After heat-treated, the track bolt will be stretch a little, then they should be tightened after initial application. And in general, the rail bolt is used with square nuts and spring washer.

 

rail bolt

 

The size of rail bolt varies from the different international standards of rail tracks and the common types are Diamond neck track bolt, Track bolt of Russian standard, Button head oval neck track bolt, Fish bolt, Rail bolt NF F50-008, Clip bolt, anchor bolt, T-bolt clamp, Clamp bolt and inserted bolt for Russia and other special bolts such as Frog rail bolts and so on.

 

Typical rail bots

 

Button head oval neck track bolt

 

rail bolt

  • Material: Carbon steel

 

  • Grade: 8.8 10.9

 

  • Size: Dia. M5-M42

 

  • Surface: zinc plated

 

Diamond neck track bolt

 

 track bolt

  • Material: Q235, 35#, 45#

 

  • Grade: 4.6, 5.6, 8.8 10.9

 

  • Standard: UIS864-2

 

  • Surface: plain (oiled), Oxide black, Zinc, HDG, wax, bitumen, Dacromet, Sherardizing

 

Rail bolt NF F50-008

 

Rail bolt NF F50-008
  • Material: Q235, 35#, 45#,, 40Cr

 

  • Grade: 4.6, 5.6, 8.8 10.9

 

  • Certificate:ISO9001:2008

 

  • Surface: plain (oiled),Oxide black, Zinc, HDG

 

Clip bolt with BSW thread

 

Clip bolt

 

  • Material: Q235, 35#, 45#, 40Cr

 

  • Grade: 4.6, 5.6, 8.8, 10.9

 

  • Certificate:ISO9001:2008

 

Fish bolt used for rail joints (with railnuts and spring washers)

 

Fish bolt

  • Material: Q235, 35#, 45#,, 40Cr , C45

 

  • Grade: 4.8, 8.8, 10.9 Size: 22×135, 24×135, 24×145

 

  • Surface: plain (oiled), Oxide black, Zinc, HDG

 

  • Types: BS standard, R54 rail in Indonesia, AS1085.4-1999, Russian standard, AREMA standard, etc.

 

Clip bolt HS26 & HS32

 

Clip bolt

This type of bolt is used to connect base plates and rail clamps together with nuts and washers. Two types of clip bolts are available: with square neck or without neck.

 

  • Standard: UIS864-2
  • Material: Q235, 35#, 45#
  • Grade: 4.6, 5.6, 8.8
  • Standard: UIC, GB, BS, DIN and GOST or ISO, etc.
  • Surface: Plain, black painting or upon customer requirement
  • For rail types: M20 X 60 30Kg rail, M20 X 75 30Kg rail, M22 X 66 40Kg rail, M22 X 80 48Kg rail, etc.

 

Clamp bolt and inserted bolt for Russia

 

Clamp bolt

  • Material: Q235, 35#, 45#

 

  • Grade: 4.6, 5.6, 8.8

 

  • Size: M22 ×75, M22 ×175

 

  • Surface: Plain, black painting or upon customer requirement

 

Anchor bolt

 

Anchor bolt

We produce rail anchor bolt for concrete sleeper rail fastenings or for crane rail fastening systems.

 

 

  • Material: Q235 Grade: 4.6, 5.6, 8.8
  • Surface: Plain, black painting or upon customer requirement
  • Type: L type,J type, I type, curve bolt, or the type by customers' drawing

 

T-bolt

 

T-bolt

  • Material: Q235, 45#

 

  • Standard:GB37-88

 

  • Size: M5-48

 

  • Grade: 4.6, 5.6, 8.8, 10.6, 12.9

 

  • Surface: Natural or according to customers' requests

 

Special bolt

 

Special bolt

 

  • Material: Q235, 35#, 45#

 

  • Grade: 4.6, 5.6, 8.8

 

  • Surface: Plain, black painting or upon customer requirement

 

Tunnel bolt

 

Tunnel bolt
  • Type :available by customers drawings and samples .

 

  • Surface: plain (oil ) black.zin .HDG etc

 

  • Class:4.6.4.8.8.8.10.9.

 

  • Types: Square flange bolts with round thread, special curve bolt, spear bolts with special pitches, etc.

 

Frog Rail Bolts

 

Frog Rail Bolts

Features of Frog Rail Bolts

 

  • Good dimensional accuracy and stability
  • Good batch traceability
  • High quality and workmanship
  • Reliable

The most obvious sign of Frog bolt is the square headed. And it also has a variety of lengths and diameters which are depended on the rail section in use and the location of the bolt in the frog.

 

GNEE RAIL supplies a wide range of railway fasteners, including rail clips (such as SKL, Nabla, and E Clip types), screw spikes, dog spikes, rail bolts and nuts, rail pads, gauge rods, rail braces, and rail clamps etc. Customized designs and installation technical support are also available. Contact GNEE for high-quality railway fasteners.