Railway Rail Fishplate

Railway Rail Fishplate

Fishplates (railway joint plates), commonly known as track plates or fishtail plates, serve as connectors at rail joints. They are classified as light rail, heavy rail, and crane rail. Fishplates are fasteners used to connect rails.
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Technical Parameters

Railway Fishplate Functional Specifications

Function Category Technical Description Implementation Method Application Scenarios
Rail Joint Connection Mechanically connects adjacent rails while maintaining expansion gap (6-10mm) 4/6-hole bolting (M24 Grade 8.8 bolts) Conventional tracks, switch areas
Load Transfer Transmits vertical/lateral wheel loads (up to 70kN/mm²) High-strength steel (Grade 70E) + full rail web contact design Heavy-haul lines, sharp curves
Thermal Expansion Control Allows longitudinal rail movement (±15mm @ 50°C ΔT) Oval bolt holes Regions with large temperature variations
Electrical Isolation Blocks track circuit current (insulated type) Nylon 66 insulation layer (≥10kΩ resistance) Electrified sections, signaling zones
Rail Height Compensation Matches worn rail profiles (1-3mm shim adjustable) Stepped design or adjustable shims Rail repair sections, high-wear zones
Vibration Damping Reduces wheel-rail impact noise (5-8dB reduction) Rubber pads/composite materials Urban transit, residential areas

Railway Rail Fishplate

Fishplate Type Comparison

Type Key Feature Load Capacity Typical Service Life
Standard Grade 50E steel 500MPa 8-12 years
Insulated GF-reinforced PA66 400MPa 6-10 years
Heavy-duty Grade 70E steel 700MPa 10-15 years
Joggled Vertical alignment 550MPa Special applications

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Railway Rail Fishplate

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