Elastic rail clip is one of the common railway fasteners in the railway system. In general, elastic rail clip is made of forged spring steel and has many applications. No matter as a part of rail fastening system or as a rail fastener, elastic rail clip is used with other railway track parts, such as railroad spike, rail pad, tie plate and plastic dowel.
Coordination of Railway Elastic Clips with Other Railway Fasteners
(1) Railway Clips with Rail Pads
Rail pads, typically made of rubber, are placed between the rail and the sleeper to reduce impact and wear. When combined with railway clips, the pads are firmly secured in position, enhancing track stiffness and providing stable support. This arrangement improves the durability and reliability of the overall railway track system.
(2) Railway Clips with Rail Spikes
Railway clips, often referred to simply as rail clips, are essential fasteners for fixing rails to sleepers. When used with rail spikes-a robust nail-like component-they ensure rails remain firmly in place and maintain correct track gauge. This proven fastening method significantly contributes to the stability and safety of railway operations.
(3) Railway Clips with Rail Plastic Dowels
To provide a strong foundation, railway clips are frequently used alongside rail plastic dowels. The dowels are embedded in concrete sleepers before the fastening system is assembled, ensuring secure installation. This combination enhances track stability, delivers reliable load-bearing capacity, and strengthens the overall railway infrastructure.
Varieties of rail clips
| Name | Rail clip | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | E clip (e1809, e2006,e2007,e2009,etc) | |||
| Skl clip (skl1,skl3,skl12,skl14) | ||||
| Or the type by customers' drawings | ||||
| 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 |
| Hardness | For e clip: 44-48HRC For skl clip: 42-47HRC |
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| Fatigue life | for Dia.18 is 3 millions cycles without breaking for Dia.20 is 5 millions cycles without breaking |
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| Surface | plain (oiled), Oxide black, color painting, HDG, Zinc Plating... | |||
| Standard refers | DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222 | |||
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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 tie plate, sleeper bolts, fish plates, gauge rods, fish bolts, nylon gauge blocks, rubber rail pads, screw spikes, and more, suitable for various rail types and construction conditions.
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