Railway E-Type Clips

Name: China Railway E-Type Clips Manufacturers Suppliers Factory - Railway E-Type Clips for Sale - Gnee Steel
Brand: GNEE
SKU: 277349308

Railway spring clips are key components in the railway track fastening system. Their primary function is to secure the rails and withstand the pressure and impact generated by trains, ensuring the stability and safety of the track structure. The spring clips generate clamping force through their elastic deformation, firmly securing the rails to the sleepers. They also absorb some of the vibration and impact energy generated by trains, providing a shock-absorbing effect.

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Technical Parameters

Classification of Railway E-Type Spring Clips

Type / Model	Key Identifying Features	Typical Application & Notes
E-20	Wire Diameter: 20 mm Toe-to-Toe Length: ~92 mm Height: ~65 mm	The most common and standard type. Used extensively with 60 kg/m rail on main lines and metro systems (e.g., Type III fastening system).
E-21	Wire Diameter: 21 mm Generally larger dimensions than E-20.	Used for applications requiring higher clamping force, such as on sharper curves or sections needing greater longitudinal restraint.
E-22	Wire Diameter: 22 mm Largest standard size.	Used for heavy-haul railways or with 75 kg/m rail where the highest possible stiffness and toe load are required.

Railway E-Type Clips

Visual Classification Guide

It is often easiest to classify standard clips by their wire diameter, which directly correlates with their strength and application.

Model	Wire Diameter (d)	Stiffness	Typical Use Case
E-20	20 mm	Standard	Default choice: Main lines, metro, tangent track.
E-21	21 mm	High	Sharper curves, grades: For increased restraint.
E-22	22 mm	Very High	Heavy-haul lines: Maximum strength for heaviest loads.