Rail Fastener Spring SKL Clip

Rail Fastener Spring SKL 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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Technical Parameters

Rail skl CLIP Fastening System

Railroad Railway Steel Rails SKL Clips

The Railway SKL Clip is a heavy-duty elastic rail fastener characterized by its omega-shaped (Ω) double-bend configuration, designed to deliver high clamping force through multi-stage spring deflection. Manufactured from micro-alloyed spring steel, it provides comprehensive rail restraint-vertical, lateral, and longitudinal-while accommodating thermal expansion and dynamic loading, making it the preferred choice for demanding railway applications worldwide.

Technical Specifications:

Parameter SKL 12 SKL 14 SKL 21 SKL 24
Wire Diameter 12 mm 14 mm 21 mm 24 mm
Toe Load Range 7–9 kN 9–11 kN 11–14 kN 14–18 kN
Spring Deflection 8–10 mm 10–12 mm 12–14 mm 14–16 mm
Weight per Clip ~0.8 kg ~1.1 kg ~2.3 kg ~3.1 kg
Rail Profiles Light rail Mixed traffic High-speed Heavy haul
Insulator Required Yes Yes Yes Yes
Elastic Rail Clamp

Installation & Maintenance Perspective:

  • Omega-shaped geometry creates two independent spring systems within a single component for progressive force generation.
  • Symmetrical leg design ensures balanced clamping force distribution across both sides of the rail foot.
  • Optimized cross-section maximizes energy storage capacity while minimizing material usage.
  • Constant radius curves eliminate stress concentration points that could initiate fatigue cracks.

 

Maintenance & Operational Perspective

  • Requires pre-installed shoulders or baseplates on the sleeper for proper seating and force transmission.
  • Compatible with hydraulic installation tools that provide controlled insertion force.
  • May require intermediate insulators for electrical isolation in track circuit territory.
  • Demands clean rail seat surfaces free from debris for correct positioning and full engagement.
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