Application Of Railway Clips in Railway Fastener Systems

Sep 02, 2025 Leave a message

A rail fastening system, also known as rail fastening, rail fastener, railway fastening system, it is used to fix rails to railway sleeper or railroad ties, which is usually consisted of rail clips, rail anchors, railroad tie plates, chairs, fasteners, dog spikes, screw spikes, track bolts, etc.


Rail clip is a component of railway fastening systems. It is used to fix the railroad track to the underlying baseplate and sleepers. The clamping force by rail clips helps to maintain the gauge and prevent the rail from moving in the vertical and horizontal direction relative to the sleeper.Its energy produced at elastic deformation can alleviate the vibration and shock when trains move

 

rail fixing system and railway elastic clip

 

GNEE RAIL can provide various types of railway fastener systems, such as SKL Rail Fasteners System, KPO Railway Clamp Fastening system, Nabla Rail Clip Fixing System, E type rail clip fasteners system and so on.

 

Specifications of Rail Clips

 

rail fastening

 

E-type Clips
Model Diameter Material Hardness
E1809 ø20 60Si2MnA 44-48
E1813 ø18 60Si2MnA 44-48
E2001 ø20 60Si2MnA 44-48
E2039 ø20 60Si2MnA 60Si2MnA
E2055 ø20 60Si2MnA 60Si2MnA
SKL Tension clips
Model Diameter Material Hardness
SKL1 ø13 60Si3CrA 42-47
SKL3 ø13 60Si3CrA 42-47
SKL12 ø13 38Si7 42-47
SKL14 ø14 60Si2MnA 42-47

 

Other Rail Clips
Model Russia rail clip Deenik clip Anti-vandal clip Fast clip GL1419 GL1419
Diameter ø18 ø25 ø18 ø15 ø14

 

SKL Rail Fasteners System

 

rail clip
Specifications for ONE unit of SKL Clip rail fastening system
Item Quantity Type Material Remark
SKL tension clip 2 skl1, skl3, skl12, skl14 60Si2CrA, 60Si2CrA, 38Si7 Hardness: 42-47HRC
Standard: DIN17221, GB/T1222
Ss35 screw spike 2 M24×150mm Grade 4.6: Q235 Standard: ISO898-1
Grade 5.6: 35# UIC864-1
Grade 8.8: 45# NF F500-50
Flat washer 2 Uls7 Q235 Standard: EN10025, EN10139
Plastic dowel 2 For different sizes of screw spike HDPE, Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) For insert into concrete sleeper
Guide plate 2 UIC54, UIC60, 50kg rail, 60kg rail, Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) Different designs are available
and other sizes as ordered
Rail pad 1 Size as ordered EVA, or rubber

 

Nabla Rail Fasteners System

 

rail clamp
Specifications for ONE unit of N Clip rail fastening system
Item Quantity Type Material Remark
N clip 2 Thickness 4mm or 4.5mm 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA 42-47HRC 3 million times without breaking; Application for different rail types
Insulator 2   Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) Density:1.3-1.45g/cm3
Tensile strength:≥170Mpa Elongation:≤4.4% Bending Strength:≥250Mpa Impact Strength(No gap): ≥80KJ/m2 Melting point:250-270℃ Insultion resistance:≥1X108Ω Glass fiber content:30-35% Hardness:≥110HRR
Screw spike 2 UIC54,UIC60,50kg rail,60kg rail Grade5.6:35# Tensile strength:≥500Mpa Yield strength:≥300Mpa Elongation:≥20% Cold bending:90° without crack
Spring washer 2 18.25x34x78mm ML08AI Chemical composition(%): C:0.05-0.10, Mn:0.30-0.60, Si:≤0.1, Cr:≤0.2, P:≤0.035, S:≤0.035

 

GNEE RAIL is an international supplier dedicated to railway fasteners and track fastening components, providing comprehensive solutions for global railway engineering and track maintenance organizations. Our main products include rail soleplates, sleeper bolts, elastic rail clips, gauge rods, fish bolts, nylon gauge blocks, rubber rail pads, screw spikes, and more, suitable for various rail types and construction conditions.

 

GNEE RAIL not only supplies standardized railway fasteners but also offers custom machining according to customer requirements, along with value-added services such as international transportation, packaging optimization, and installation guidance. We are committed to providing reliable and convenient products and support to our clients. Contact us for more information.