Railway fasteners, screws, and bolts all belong to the category of railway connecting components, yet they exhibit distinct differences in structure and application. GNEE RAIL offers a diverse range of products in the railway fastener sector, and below we provide detailed explanations of the definitions and distinctions among these three components.
Railway Fasteners refer to a comprehensive assembly of components used to secure rails to sleepers, ensuring track stability and safe operation. This category encompasses various specialized products including spikes, elastic clips, bolts, pads, fishplates, and more. Railway fasteners not only serve to fix rails in place but also absorb and cushion vibrations and impacts generated during train operation, thereby extending track service life. GNEE RAIL specializes in manufacturing all types of railway fasteners, ranging from traditional spikes to modern elastic fastening systems, meeting the requirements of different track structures and operational conditions.
Screw Spikes are fasteners featuring threaded shanks. In railway systems, screws are commonly used for securing components such as gauge rods and track support seats. GNEE RAIL supplies various specifications of high-strength railway screws to ensure robust connections between components.
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 spike
| 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 |
Unlike screws, Rail bolts typically require pairing with nuts to achieve fastening through nut tightening. Bolts find extensive applications in railways, such as fish bolts used for connecting fishplates to rails, and for fixing rail clamps to sleepers. GNEE RAIL provides various high-quality bolts and matching nuts to guarantee the strength and safety of railway structures.
In summary, railway fasteners represent an overarching term encompassing various fixing components, while screws and bolts are two specific types of fasteners distinguished by their structural forms and usage methods. With its extensive product line and professional expertise, GNEE RAIL delivers comprehensive fastening solutions to global railway clients, contributing to safe and stable track operations. For additional product information and technical support, please feel free to contact GNEE RAIL.
