Railway Fish Plate Steel

Railway Fish Plate Steel

Railway fish plate, also called rail joint or splice bar, is a metal bar connected to the ends of two railroad rails to join them together. By experience, high quality railway fish plates can effectively reduce the influence of wheels to the jointing sections of the steel rail and increase the steadiness and continuity of the train when passing through the jointing sections. As an important part of rail components, railway fish plates are widely used both in light rail and heavy rail to guarantee the safety of railroad transportation.
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Description
Technical Parameters

Railway Fish Plate Basic Technical Specifications

Category Specification Details / Value
Product Name   Railway Fish Plate (Joint Bar)
Primary Function   To connect two rail ends and maintain alignment while allowing for thermal expansion
Design Standard International UIC 864, AREMA, EN 13674-4, BS 47
  Regional TB/T 2345 (China), IRS T-12 (India)
Material Grade Standard Grade 55C (550 MPa tensile)
  High Strength 70C (700 MPa tensile)
  Alloy Steel 900A (900 MPa tensile)
Dimensional Classification By Length 600mm, 800mm, 1000mm
  By Hole Number 4-hole, 6-hole, 8-hole configurations
Surface Treatment Standard Shot blasting + anti-rust oil
  Premium Hot-dip galvanizing

Railway Fish Plate Steel

Key Technical Notes:

  • Section Matching: Fish plates must precisely match the rail profile (head, web, foot dimensions)
  • Hole Tolerance: Bolt holes maintain ±0.5mm precision for proper alignment
  • Material Compatibility: Electrochemical compatibility with rail steel prevents galvanic corrosion
  • Thermal Considerations: Gap adjustment calculations based on local temperature ranges

Railway Fish Plate Steel

Performance Comparison with Welded Joints:

Parameter Fish Plated Joint Welded Joint
Installation Time 30-60 minutes 2-4 hours
Reusability Fully reusable Permanent
Impact on Ride Quality Noticeable Smooth
Maintenance Interval 6-12 months 5-10 years
Suitable for High-speed Limited (<160 km/h) Excellent (>300 km/h)

 

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Railway Fish Plate Steel

Railway Fish Plate Steel

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