Key Factors To Consider When Purchasing Screw Spikes

Sep 08, 2025 Leave a message

A rail screw spike, also called sleeper screw, rail screw or lag bolt, is a medium or large metal screw used to fasten a rail base plate or rail. Such spikes are always fastened into holes bored into the tie sleeper, sometimes together with imbedded plastic dowels.

 

rail fasteners

 

When procuring screw spikes, several critical factors must be considered.

 

First, regarding material quality, high-quality screw spikes are typically manufactured from carbon steel or stainless steel to ensure strength and corrosion resistance. GNEE RAIL uses premium steels such as Q235, 45#, 40Cr, 35CrMoA, Q345B, and Q345D to produce railway spikes and can apply anti-corrosion coatings upon customer request to further enhance durability.

 

Second, in terms of dimensions, different projects require varying lengths and diameters of spikes. Only by selecting the appropriate specifications can ideal fixation be ensured. GNEE RAIL offers a wide range of specifications and types of railway spikes to meet diverse project needs.


Screw spikes

 

rail screw

 

 

 

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

 

Ss series Sleeper Screw

 

rail screw

 

Type Specification Weight/kg Surface Standard
Ss 1/130 M22*130 0.451 Natural,Zinc,Paint,Oil. According to your needs. UIC,AREMA,GB or According to your drawings or samples.
Ss 1/150 M22*150 0.478
Ss 2/180 M22*150 0.595
Ss 5/150 M24*150 0.545
Ss 6/150 M26*150 0.702
Ss 7/180 M24*180 0.636
Ss 8/140 M24*140 0.528
Ss 8/150 M24*150 0.548

 

Square head screw spike

 

rail 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

 

rail screw

 

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

 

Finally, regarding pricing, we possess our own factory and sufficient inventory, enabling us to provide customers with cost-effective products and stable supply.

 

The production processes for screw spikes are also continuously improving. By adopting cold forging technology, GNEE RAIL significantly enhances the hardness and durability of spikes. Surface treatments such as galvanization or anti-corrosion coatings further improve the performance of screw spikes in harsh environments, greatly extending their service life and reducing long-term costs for customers.

 

rail fastening

 

GNEE RAIL offers different kinds of railway fasteners to meet client's requirements, such as Elastic Rail Clip and Clamp, Rail Screw Spike, Plastic Dowel, High Tensile Track Bolt with Nut, Rail Base(Tie) Plate, Rail Fish Plate, Railway Shoulder(Insert), Fish Bolt, Railroad Rubber and EVA Pad, etc. Samples and drawings provided by customer, we will manufacture qualified products accordingly. 

 

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