Name: China Customized Rail Fastener Spring E Clip Manufacturers Suppliers Factory - GNEE RAIL
Brand: GNEE
SKU: 296490613

Rail Fastener Spring E Clip

Railway Clip is used to fasten the rails to the underlying base plate together with the concrete sleeper. A variety of different types of heavy-duty clips are used to fasten the rails to the underlying baseplate or Sleeper, one common being the E Clip, which is shaped like a stubby paperclip. Another one is the SKL Tension Clamp, which is also the most widely used type all over the world. Others like KPO Clamp and Nabla Clip, also used in different situations.

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Description

Technical Parameters

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Rail e CLIP Fastening System

The Railway E-Clip is a single-piece resilient rail fastener manufactured from spring steel, featuring a distinctive curved profile that generates sustained clamping force through elastic deformation. When installed, it stores mechanical energy that continuously secures the rail to the sleeper, absorbing dynamic loads and accommodating thermal movement while maintaining consistent track geometry without any maintenance throughout its service life.

Technical Specifications:

Property	Specification	Operational Significance
Length	~150 mm	Fits standard rail seat dimensions
Width	40–50 mm	Provides adequate rail foot coverage
Thickness	10–15 mm (varies by profile)	Determines spring rate
Weight	0.45–0.65 kg	Easy one-handed handling
Deflection	10–15 mm	Energy storage capacity
Contact Points	3	Balanced load distribution
Temperature Range	-40°C to +80°C	Global applicability
Service Life	30–50 years	Long-term reliability

Installation & Maintenance Perspective:

Weighs between 0.45 and 0.65 kilograms depending on specific rail profile requirements.
Measures approximately 150mm in length with a curved profile width of 40–50mm.
Manufactured from spring steel with carbon content optimized for elastic performance.
Surface finished with corrosion-resistant coating typically in black, gray, or metallic appearance.
Uniform cross-section ensures consistent material properties throughout the entire component.

Maintenance & Operational Perspective

Deflects approximately 10–15mm during installation to store elastic energy.
Returns to original position after each load cycle through material memory.
Transfers wheel loads from rail to sleeper through three distinct contact points.
Responds to dynamic forces within milliseconds of wheel passage.