On the highways of Mauritania at the edge of the Sahara Desert, screw spikes serve as unique road guardians. Unlike conventional spikes, their shanks are not straight but extend in a spiral shape, similar to a corkscrew. When twisted into the ground, screw spikes mechanically interlock with the sand, maintaining stability even under strong winds or shifting dunes.
Three Key Reasons for Using Screw Spikes in Desert Highways
-Reverse spiral threading: The upward twisting direction opposes the airflow generated by vehicle tires, preventing the spikes from being "unscrewed" from the ground.
-Hollow structure: The internal cavity reduces weight while producing a whistling sound during sandstorms to serve as an acoustic warning.
-Diamond-reflective surface: Unlike common circular reflectors, the unique angular design simultaneously reflects both vehicle headlights and sunlight.
In practical applications, the service life of screw spikes often exceeds design expectations. Originally designed for a 5-year lifespan, they can last over 7 years in clay-rich areas, significantly reducing maintenance costs. On Mauritania's 500-kilometer main highway, annual maintenance expenses dropped from 1.2 million RMB to 400,000 RMB, demonstrating substantial economic benefits.
Types of Screw Spikes Provided by GNEE RAIL
Ss series Sleeper Screw
| Type | Specification | Weight/kg | Surface | Standard |
| Ss 1/130 | M22*130 | 0.451 | UIC | |
| Ss 1/150 | M22*150 | 0.478 | Natural | AREMA |
| Ss 2/180 | M22*150 | 0.595 | Zinc | GB |
| Ss 5/150 | M24*150 | 0.545 | Paint | or |
| Ss 6/150 | M26*150 | 0.702 | Oil | According to your drawings or samples. |
| Ss 7/180 | M24*180 | 0.636 | According to your needs. | |
| Ss 8/140 | M24*140 | 0.528 | ||
| Ss 8/150 | M24*150 | 0.548 |
Square head screw spike
| Type | Specification | Material | Surface | Standard |
| Square head screw spike | M22*145 | 45# | Natural | UIC |
| 55Q | Zinc | AREMA | ||
| M22*155 | Q235 | Paint | DIN | |
| M22*165 | or | Oil | GB | |
| M22*185 | According to your needs. | According to your needs. | or | |
| M22*195 | According to your drawings or samples. | |||
| Other kinds |
Hexagon screw spike
| Grade | 4.6 | 5 .6 | 8.8 | 10.9 |
| Material | Q235 | 35# | 45# | 40Cr |
| Mechanical | Tensile strength: ≥ 400Mpa | Tensile strength: ≥ 500Mpa | Tensile strength: ≥ 800Mpa | Tensile strength: ≥ 1000Mpa |
| Yield strength: ≥ 240Mpa | Yield strength: ≥ 300Mpa | Yield strength: ≥ 640Mpa | Yield strength: ≥ 900Mpa | |
| Elongation: ≥ 22% | Elongation: ≥ 20% | Elongation: ≥ 12% | Elongation: ≥ 9% | |
| Cold bending: 90 degree | Cold bending: 90 degree | Cold bending: 90 degree | Cold bending: 90 degree | |
| without crack | without crack | without crack | without crack | |
| Surface | plain (oiled) , Oxide black, Zinc, HDG, wax, bitumen, Dacromet, Sherardizing | |||
Double-head screw spik
| Size: 23×174 |
| Grade: 4.6, 5.6, 8.8, 10.9 |
| Raw Material: 35# |
| Raw material: Q235, 35#, 45# |
| Surface Treatment: Plain (oiled), Bluing, Zinc, HDG, etc |
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