Driving railway spikes is a critical procedure for securing rails to sleepers, directly impacting track safety and stability.
GNEE RAILWAY RAILWAYL manufactures railway spikes designed to meet high-strength and durability requirements, with proper installation being essential for optimal performance. We offer various specifications of dog spikes and screw spikes, and can customize products according to customer requirements. For special customization needs, please contact us.
| Specification | Material | Surface | Standard |
| 5/8*6 '' | A3,Q235, 45#,55#, etc | According to customer needs. | According to customer's drawings or samples. |
| 9/16*5-1/2 '' | |||
| 3/8''*3-1/2 '' | |||
| 1/2*3-1/2 | |||
| Other kinds |
| Type | Ss5, Ss 8, Ss25, Ss36, UIC864-1 Series, etc |
| Raw material | Q235, 35 steel, 45steel, 40Mn2, 20 Mn Si |
| Grade | 4.6, 4.8, 5.6, 8.8 |
| Surface | plain(oiled), black paint, color paint, zinc, HDG, etc |
First, select the appropriate spike type and length to ensure compatibility with sleeper material - dog spikes for wooden sleepers and screw spikes for concrete sleepers.
During installation, operators typically use specialized spike hammers or mechanical equipment to drive spikes vertically into pre-determined sleeper holes. For screw spikes, a twisting motion is required to engage the helical shank firmly with the sleeper, enhancing pull-out resistance. When driving manually, maintain perfect perpendicularity to the sleeper surface to prevent insecure fastening due to tilting. Mechanized installation using automatic spike drivers ensures consistent driving depth and angle, improving both efficiency and quality.
The installation process must avoid excessive force or shallow penetration, ensuring spike heads sit flush against rail baseplates while maintaining accurate gauge and track alignment. Post-installation inspections should verify spike positioning and tightness, with adjustments or replacements made as necessary.
GNEE RAILWAY RAILWAYL not only supplies high-quality railway spikes but also provides related installation tools and technical guidance to help customers achieve safe and reliable track fastening systems.
