ASCE 60 rail, also known as 60 lb ASCE rail, or 60 pound rail, is a standard light steel rail widely used in industrial and light railway systems. With a nominal weight of 60 pounds per yard (approximately 29.76 kg/m), this asce60 steel rail features a balanced profile design including rail head, web, and base, ensuring stable load distribution and reliable performance. Typical applications of Light Rail ASCE 60 include mining tracks, warehouse logistics lines, light-duty railway transport, and certain light crane rail systems.

 

60 lbs rail dimensions in mm:

 

GNEE RAIL delivers consistent dimensional accuracy, stable mechanical properties, and flexible customization options for ASCE 60 rail, along with integrated rail fastening systems and technical support tailored to project requirements.If you have special requirements for length or higher strengthmaterials, please contact us for special custom production.

 

 

ASCE 60 (60 lb/yd) rail is a light-duty, high-strength steel rail, weighing approximately 29.76 kg/m, designed for industrial, mining, and crane applications. Common material grades include Q235B or 55Q for standard duty and U71Mn for high wear resistance.

 

 

Q235B	Mechanical property						Chemical composition(%)
	Yield strength		Tensile strength		Elongation	Hardness	C	Si	Mn	S	P
	MPa	kg/mm²	MPa	kg/mm²	min	HB		≤		≤	≤
	≥	≥
	235	24	375-460	38-47	26%		0.12-0.22	0.35	0.30-0.70	0.045	0.045

 

55Q	Mechanical property						Chemical composition(%)
	Yield strength		Tensile strength		Elongation	Hardness	C	Si	Mn	S	P
	MPa	kg/mm²	MPa	kg/mm²	min	HBW				≤	≤
	≥	≥	≥	≥		≥
			685	69		197	0.50-0.60	0.15-0.35	0.60-0.90	0.04	0.04

 

Mechanical Property

Chemical Composition (%)

U71Mn

Yield strength

Tensile strength

Elongation

Hardness

C

Si

Mn

S

P

Cr

Ni

Cu

MPa

kg/mm²

MPa

kg/mm²

min

HBW

≥390

≥40

≥880

9%

0.65-0.76

0.15-0.35

1.10-1.40

≤0.030

≤0.030

≤0.250

≤0.250

≤0.250

 

 

ASCE 60 (60 lb/yd) rail is a light-to-medium duty rail designed for industrial and mining applications. Its unit weight is about 29.76 kg/m. It offers a strong balance between load capacity, cost efficiency, and flexibility. This makes asce 60 rail, also known as 60 lb asce rail or 60 pound rail, a practical choice for many specialized scenarios.

• In industrial and mining environments

Light Rail ASCE 60 is widely used for narrow-gauge tracks and light transport systems. It is suitable for mine trolleys and ore movement. The moderate weight matches low to medium axle loads. This avoids unnecessary cost from heavy rail use. The asce 60 lb rail also provides stable alignment due to its precise dimensions. Its material resists wear from dust and variable loads. This ensures reliable performance in harsh mining conditions.

• For crane systems

60 lb asce rail is commonly used as runway rail in workshops and factories. It supports light overhead cranes and bridge cranes. The profile is standardized. This ensures smooth wheel movement and stable lifting operations. The structure is strong enough to handle dynamic loads. At the same time, the 60 pound rail keeps a good balance between weight and strength. This helps extend the service life of crane components. It also works well with standard fastening systems, making installation easier.

• In logistics and manufacturing facilities

asce 60 rail is used for AGV systems, trolley lines, and short-distance cargo transfer. The rolling surface is smooth. This reduces noise and vibration. It improves safety in automated environments. The Light Rail ASCE 60 design fits frequent and low-load operations. It is cost-effective and easy to maintain. It also follows American standards, ensuring compatibility with different equipment.

• For temporary construction tracks

asce 60 lb rail is a reliable option. It is easy to install and remove. The moderate weight allows quick transport and layout adjustment. This is ideal for construction sites. The 60 lb asce rail supports material transport equipment such as concrete carriers and small locomotives. It ensures stable operation during project execution. In addition, the rail can be reused, which helps reduce overall project cost.

 

These 60 lb ASCE rail dimensions are widely accepted in international markets. The profile is designed for stable support and smooth wheel contact. In real projects, small deviations in ASCE 60 rail dimensions can affect alignment and fastening. Therefore, strict dimensional control is essential.

 

GNEE RAIL maintains tight tolerances to ensure easy installation and long-term stability. We ensure precision for every 60 lb ASCE rail. Key dimensions are verified using advanced measurement tools, covering height, width, web thickness, straightness, and wear. Compliance with ASCE and ASTM standards is strictly checked.

 

• Rail Height: 4-1/4 inches (107.95 mm). The optimized height provides necessary bending stiffness against vertical dynamic loads.

 

 

• Base Width : 4-1/4 inches (107.95 mm). A wide base ensures superior stability and prevents the track from overturning on wooden or concrete sleepers.

 

 

• Head Width : 2-3/8 inches (60.33 mm). Provides a sufficient contact patch for locomotive wheels, minimizing contact stress and extending wear life.

 

 

• Web Thickness : 31/64 inches (12.3 mm). Engineered to withstand heavy lateral shear forces during train cornering.

 

 

• Standard Length Availability: 30 ft, 33 ft, 40 ft (9 m, 10 m, 12 m). We also perform precise custom cutting on our processing lines to accommodate specific tight-curve radii or exact switch-tie requirements.

 

GNEE RAIL guarantees strict dimensional compliance for Rail ASCE 60. Our precision engineering ensures perfect alignment and structural integrity. All rails are manufactured to meet international ASCE and ASTM standards, ensuring consistent performance and quality.

 

 

GNEE RAIL ensures efficient and reliable global delivery of ASCE 60 rail to ports worldwide. Orders are coordinated to maintain schedule adherence and safe delivery through established logistics channels.

 

Each 60 lb ASCE rail is securely bundled with steel strapping to maintain stability during transport. Anti-rust oil or coating is applied to protect the rail surface during long-distance shipping, and bundles are wrapped with waterproof materials to prevent moisture damage. Accessories such as clips, bolts, and fastening systems are packed separately with reinforced protection. Custom crates are provided when required to safeguard sensitive components. All packaging is designed to protect rails and accessories during transit, ensuring they arrive in optimal condition.

 

GNEE RAIL has extensive experience in exporting 60 pound rail products. We work with reliable steel mills and maintain strict quality control from production to delivery. We also support customized rail length and drilling requirements based on project needs. From factory to port, and from port to destination, GNEE RAIL provides a complete and dependable shipping solution for Light Rail ASCE 60 projects worldwide.

 

 

As a widely used specification in industrial and light railway systems, ASCE 60 rail, also commonly referred to as 60 lb ASCE rail or 60 pound rail, is particularly suitable for mining tracks, light transportation lines, and workshop rail systems. GNEE RAIL successfully completed two export shipments of ASCE 60 lb rail to the Mexican market, with a total volume of 426 tons. The first shipment included 225 tons, followed by a second shipment of 201 tons, both manufactured using high-quality 55Q steel, which provides high wear resistance, mechanical strength, and durability suitable for medium-load rail applications.

 

Throughout the export process, GNEE RAIL maintained strict quality control in accordance with international standards. Each ASCE 60 lb rail met precise dimensional tolerances and mechanical performance requirements.

 

MTC of 55Q ASCE 60 Rail:

 

 

 

GNEE RAIL Certification Certificates:

 

 

In addition to ASCE 60 rail, GNEE RAIL offers a wide range of standard steel rails to meet diverse railway and industrial needs. Our product lineup includes light rails, heavy-duty rails, and specialized crane rails, covering multiple international standards such as UIC 50/54/60, DIN 536 A55–A120, BS 11:1985, GB 8–75 kg, and AREMA/ASCE 25–175 lb.

 

 

GB Standard Steel Rail

 

GB Standard	Head Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Base Width (mm)	Web Thickness (mm)	Nominal Weight (kg/m)	Steel Grade
8kg	25	65	54	7	8.42	Q235B
9kg	32.1	63.5	63.5	5.9	8.94	Q235B
12kg	38.1	69.85	69.85	7.54	12.2	Q235B
15kg	42.86	79.37	79.37	8.33	15.2	Q235B/55Q
18kg	40	90	80	10	18.06	Q235B/55Q
22kg	50.8	93.66	93.66	10.72	22.3	Q235B/55Q
24kg	51	107	92	10.9	24.46	Q235B/55Q
30kg	60.33	107.95	107.95	12.3	30.1	Q235B/55Q

 

Standard System	Rail Profile	Height (mm)	Head Width (mm)	Base Width (mm)	Web Thickness (mm)	Nominal Weight (kg/m)
Chinese Standard GB	GB 38kg	134	68	13.0	114	38.73
Chinese Standard GB	GB 43kg	140	70	14.5	114	44.653
Chinese Standard GB	GB 50kg	152	70	15.5	132	51.514
Chinese Standard GB	GB 60kg	176	73	16.5	150	60.64
Chinese Standard GB	GB 75kg	192	75	20	150	74.414

EN Standard Steel Rail

 

Size	Head Width (mm)	Rail Height (mm)	Base Width (mm)	Waist Thickness (mm)	Nominal Weight (kg/m)	Material	Lenght (m)
49E1	67	149	125	14	49.39	R260/R350HT	12-25
49E2	67	148	125	14	49.1	R260/R350HT	12-25
50E1	65	153	134	15.5	50.37	R260/R350HT	12-25
50E2	72	151	140	15	49.97	R260/R350HT	12-25
50E4	70	152	125	15	50.46	R260/R350HT	12-25
50E5	67	148	135	14	49.9	R260/R350HT	12-25
50E6	65	153	140	15.5	50.9	R260/R350HT	12-25
54E1	70	159	140	16	54.77	R260/R350HT	12-25
54E2	67.01	161	125	16	53.83	R260/R350HT	12-25
54E3	67	154	125	16	54.57	R260/R350HT	12-25
55E1	62	155	134	19	56.03	R260/R350HT	12-25
60E1	72	172	150	16.5	60.21	R260/R350HT	12-25

BS Steel Rail

 

British Standard	Head Width (mm)	Rail Height (mm)	Base Width (mm)	Waist Thickness (mm)	Nominal Weight (kg/m)	Material	Lenght (m)
BS113A	69.85	158.75	139.7	20	56.398	900A	8-25
BS110A	69.85	152.4	133.35	15.08	50.182	900A	8-25
BS90A	66.67	142.88	127	13.89	45.099	900A	8-25
BS80A	63.5	133.35	117.47	13.1	39.761	900A	8-25
BS75A	61.91	128.59	114.3	12.7	37.455	900A	8-25
BS70A	60.32	123.82	111.12	12.3	34.807	900A	8-25
BS60A	57.15	114.3	109.54	11.11	30.618	900A	6-18
BS80R	63.5	133.85	127	13.49	39.374	900A	8-25
BS75R	61.91	128.59	122.24	13.1	37.041	900A	8-25
BS60R	57.15	114.3	109.54	11.11	29.822	700	6-18
BS50 O	52.39	100.01	100.01	10.32	24.833	700	6-18

QU Series Crane Rail

 

QU Crane Rails	Head Width A ±1(mm)	Bottom Width B (mm)	Rail Height H ±0.8(mm)	Waist Thickness ±1(mm)	Nominal Weight (kg/m)	Reference Load (ton)
QU70	70	120	120	28	52.77	32
QU80	80	130	130	32	64.41	50~75
QU100	100	150	150	38	89.05	100~125
QU120	120	170	170	44	118.50	160

DIN 536 Crane Rail

 

DIN536 Crane Rail	Head Width (mm)	Base Width	Rail Height	Waist Thickness	Nominal Weight (kg/m)
A45	45 (±0.6)	125 (+1.5, -3)	55 (±1)	24	22.10
A55	55 (±0.6)	150 (+1.5, -3)	65 (±1)	31	31.80
A65	65 (±0.8)	175 (+1.5, -4)	75 (±1)	38	43.10
A75	75 (±0.8)	200 (+2, -5)	85 (±1)	45	56.20
A100	100 (±1)	200 (+2, -5)	95 (±1.5)	60	74.30
A120	120 (±1)	220 (+2, -5)	105 (±1.5)	72	100.00
A150	150 (±1)	220 (+2, -5)	150 (±1.5)	80	150.30

ASCE Crane Rail

 

ASCE Rail	Head Width (mm)	Base Width	Rail Height	Waist Thickness	Nominal Weight (kg/m)	Material
ASCE12 (12-lb./yd rail)	25.4	50.8	50.8	6.35	5.95 (12 lbs/yd)	700
ASCE20 (20-lb./yd rail)	34.1	66.7	66.7	6.4	9.92	700
ASCE25 (25-lb./yd rail)	38.1	69.85	69.85	7.54	12.2	700
ASCE30 (30-lb./yd rail)	42.86	79.37	79.37	8.33	15.2	700
ASCE40 (40-lb./yd rail)	47.62	88.9	88.9	9.90	19.84	700
ASCE50 (50-lb./yd rail)	54	98.43	98.43	11.11	24.85	700
ASCE60 (60-lb./yd rail)	60.32	107.95	107.95	12.3	30.1	700
ASCE70 (70-lb./yd rail)	61.91	117.48	117.48	13.1	34.5	700
ASCE75 (70-lb./yd rail)	62.71	122.2	122.2	13.5	37.2	900A/1100
ASCE80 (80-lb./yd rail)	63.50	127.00	127.00	13.89	39.82	900A/1100
ASCE85 (85-lb./yd rail)	65.09	131.76	131.76	14.29	42.3	900A/1100

UIC Rail

 

UIC Rail Standards	UIC860-0, EN-13674-1
Size	DIMENSIONS (mm)				Weight	Materials	Length
	Head	Height	Bottom	Web Thickness	(KG/M)		(m)
U.I.C.50	70	152	125	15	50.46	900A/1100	12-25
U.I.C.54	70	159	140	16	54.43	900A/1100	12-25
U.I.C.60	74.3	172	150	16.5	60.21	900A/1100	12-25

Russian GOST Standard Crane Rail

 

GOST 4121-96 Standard	Head Width (mm)	Rail Height (mm)	Base Width (mm)	Waist Thickness (mm)	Nominam Weight (kg/m)
KP140	140	200	200	58	141.7
KP120	120	170	170	44	118.1
KP100	100	150	150	38	88.96
KP80	80	130	130	32	63.69
KP70	70	120	120	28	52.8

JIS Standard Steel Rail

 

JIS E1101-2001	Rail Height (mm)	Base Width	Head Width (mm)	Waist Thickness (mm)	Nominal Weight (kg/m)
9kg	63.50	63.50	32.10	5.90	8.94
10kg	66.67	66.67	34.13	6.35	10.10
12kg	69.85	69.85	38.10	7.54	12.20
JIS 15kg	79.37	79.37	42.86	8.33	15.20
JIS 22kg	93.66	93.66	50.80	10.72	22.30
JIS 30kg(30A)	107.95	107.95	60.33	12.3	30.10
JIS 37kg(37A)	122.24	122.24	62.71	13.49	37.20
40kgN(40N)	140.00	122.00	64.00	14.00	40.9
JIS 50kg(50PS)	144.46	127.00	67.87	14.29	50.4
50kgN(50N)	153.00	127.00	65.00	15.00	50.4
60kg	174.00	145.00	65.00	16.50	60.8
JIS E1103-93/JIS E 1101-93	Rail Height (mm)	Base Width	Head Width (mm)	Waist Thickness (mm)	Nominal Weight (kg/m)
CR73	135.00	140.00	100.00	32.00	73.30
CR100	150.00	155.00	120.00	39.00	100.20

 

 

1. What is the weight of ASCE 60 rail per meter?

 

ASCE 60 rail (60 lb/yd) has a standard weight of 29.76 kg per meter (approximately 60 pounds per yard). It is a lightweight steel rail profile primarily used for industrial, mining, and light rail transit, typically featuring a rail height of 107.95 mm and a base width of 107.95 mm.

 

2. Can ASCE 60 rail be used for cranes?

 

Yes, ASCE 60 rail (60 lb/yd) is commonly used for crane applications. It is frequently employed as a light-duty crane rail for overhead cranes in manufacturing plants and trolley tracks in warehouse retrieval systems due to its robust and stable profile, weighing approximately 29.76 kg/m.

 

3. Is ASCE 60 rail easy to install?

 

Yes, ASCE 60 rail's manageable weight and standardized profile facilitate installation compared to heavier rail types. Weighing approximately 60 lb/yd (29.8 kg/m), it is suitable for industrial tracks, mining operations, and temporary setups where quick installation and versatility are required.

 

4. What material is best for ASCE 60 steel rail?

 

The choice of material for ASCE 60 steel rail depends on the working environment and expected service life. Common options include Q235B, 55Q, and U71Mn. For general applications, Q235B provides a cost-effective solution. For higher strength and wear resistance, 55Q is suitable. For projects requiring long-term durability and high load capacity, U71Mn is recommended, especially in demanding industrial environments.

 

5. What lengths are available for 60 lb ASCE rail?

 

Standard lengths are typically 6 m, 9 m, and 12 m, suitable for most transport and installation conditions. Customized lengths, including pre-cut, drilled, or processed rails, can be provided based on project requirements to reduce on-site work and improve installation efficiency.

 

6. Can ASCE 60 rail be supplied with fastening systems?

 

Yes, ASCE 60 rail can be supplied together with complete fastening systems, including fishplates, rail clips, base plates, and bolts. These components maintain correct alignment and secure positioning of the rail during operation. GNEE RAIL provides a complete solution for 60 lb ASCE rail, which helps avoid compatibility issues, simplifies procurement, and ensures long-term track stability.

 

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Leveraging decades of manufacturing expertise, GNEE RAIL is your reliable partner for high-quality ASCE 60 rail and comprehensive rail solutions. Our products guarantee exceptional dimensional accuracy and stable mechanical properties. We offer a flexible product portfolio, covering light rail profiles from 12 lb/yd (6.0 kg/m) to 90 lb/yd (44.6 kg/m), as well as popular American-standard heavy rails such as 100 lb/yd, 115 lb/yd, and 136 lb/yd, and crane rails. Standard lengths of 6-12 meters are readily available from stock, and custom solutions can be tailored to your specific project requirements.

 

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