Interaction Between Rail Clips And Rail Spike

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The elastic rail clip is a widely used railway fastener within modern track systems. Typically manufactured from forged spring steel, it serves multiple purposes in railway applications. Whether functioning as part of a complete fastening system or as an independent fastener, the elastic rail clip works in combination with other track components such as rail spikes, rail pads, tie plates, and plastic dowels.

 

rail fasteners

 

railway elastic clip

 

Varieties of rail clips

 

rail fastening

 

Series Type Hardness Material Fatigue life Surface Standard
E rail clip E1,E2,E3 44-48HRC 60Si2MnA:
C:0.56-0.64,Mn:0.60-0.90,
Si:1.60-2.00,Cr:≤0.35, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03

60Si2CrA:
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

55Si2Mn:
C:0.52-0.60,Mn:0.60-0.90,
Si:1.50-2.00,Cr:≤0.35 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03

38Si7:C:0.35-0.42,Mn:0.50-0.80,
Si:1.50-1.80, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03
For Dia.18 is 3 million cycles
without breaking.


For Dia.20 is 5 million cycles
without breaking.
plain (oiled), Oxide black, color painting or according to customer requirement. DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222
E1609
E1809
E1817
E2001
E2006
E2009
E2055
E2056
Vossloh clip&Forged rail clip SKL1 42-47HRC
PR rail clip PR309 44-48HRC
PR401
PR601
PR85
Customized production of rail clips are available according to your drawings or samples!

 

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

 

 

Interaction between rail clips and rail spike

 

Railway Spikes, or rail spikes for short, are important railway fasteners used to securely fix the rails of railway tracks to sleepers. It is usually a relatively large nail used in conjunction with elastic rail clips and has been widely proven to be an excellent component in maintaining the gauge between railroad tracks.

 

rail fasteners

 

GNEE RAIL can provide various types of railway spikes, such as dog spike, Ss series Sleeper Screw, Square head screw spike, Hexagon screw spike, Double-head screw spike, etc. In addition to providing standardized products, we can also provide customized services according to customer requirements.

 

Dog Spike

 

rail spike

 

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

 

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Ss series Sleeper Screw

 

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    

 

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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      

 

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