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Types of Railroad Fastening System
Types of Railroad Fastening System
Types of Railroad Fastening System
Types of Railroad Fastening System
Types of Railroad Fastening System
Types of Railroad Fastening System
Types of Railroad Fastening System
A rail fastening system is a means of fixing rails to railway sleepers or railroad ties. In general, a complete rail fastening system is consisted of rail anchors, rail tie plates, railroad spikes, chairs, track bolts and other rail fasteners.
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Product Description

Rail fastening systems are used to secure rails and railway sleepers. The function of the rail fastening system is to maintain the rail gauge and prevent vertical and horizontal movement of the rails relative to the position of the sleepers. A fastening systems usually consist of tie plates, spikes, rail clips, rail anchors or other fasteners.

As a professional rail fastener supplier, GNEE RAIL can provide high-quality and safe rail fastening systems for different rails. We can also customize rail fastening systems to our customers’ specifications and requirements.

Types of rail fastening systems

With the development of railway technology, various types of rail fastening systems have been designed to meet different requirements. Namely, there are 7 types of rail fastening systems, which include rail spike with base plate above the tie, E-clip Fastening, Pandrol Fast Clip Fastening, Tension Clamp Fastening, Bolt Clamp Fastening, Tack Joint and Chairs Fastening, and Steel Spring Keyed rail in Chair Fastening. These names may vary with different countries and regions.

SKL3/SKL12/SKL14 rail fastening system

Item Quantity Material
SKL tension clip 2 60Si2CrA, 60Si2CrA, 38Si7
Ss35 screw spike 2 Grade 4.6: Q235
Grade 5.6: 35#
Grade 8.8: 45#
Flat washer 2 Q235
Plastic dowel 2 HDPE, Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66)
Guide plate 2 Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66)
Rail pad 1 EVA, or rubber

E-clip fastening system

Item Quantity Material
E clip 2 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA
Shoulder 2 QT500-7, QT450-10
Rail pad 1 HDPE, rubber or EVA
Insulator 2 Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66)

KPO rail fastening system

Item Quantity Material
KPO clip 2 Q235
Screw spike 2 Grade 4.6: Q235
Grade 5.6: 35#
Grade 8.8: 45#
HS bolt 4 4 Grade4.6: Q235
Grade5.6: 35#
Grade8.8: 45#
Hex nut 2 2 Grade 5: 35#
Grade 8: 45#
Double coil spring washer 2 65Mn

Nabla rail fastening system

Item Quantity Material
Clip 2 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA
Insulator 2 Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66)
Screw spike 2 Grade5.6:35#
Spring washer 2 ML08AI

Railway spike fastening system

Item Quantity Material
Track/Cut Spike Q235A
Tie plate 1 QT450-10 for casting
Q235 for rolling

High speed rail fastening system

High Speed WJ-7 Rail Fastening System High Speed WJ-8 Rail Fastening System High Speed Type V Fastening System
Item Quantity Material Item Quantity Material Item Quantity Material
Rail clip 2 60Si2MnA Rail clip 2 60Si2MnA Rail clip 2 60Si2MnA
T-bolt nut washer 2 Q235A Screw spike 2 20MnTiB Screw spike 2 20MnTiB
Rail insulator 2 PA66
Material
Flat washer 2 Q235A Flat washer 2 Q235A
Tie plate 1 QT450-10 Rail insulator 2 PA66 Space pieces 2 Q235A
Insulated buffer plate 1 Rubber Guide plate 2 Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) Gauge apron 2 Rubber
Rail pad 1 EVA, or rubber Rail pad 1 EVA, or rubber Rail pad 1 EVA, or rubber
Anchor bolt 2 Q235A Tie plate 1 QT450-10 Adjustable pad 1 PE
Spring washer 2 60Si2Mn Plastic dowel 2 HDPE, Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) Plastic dowel 2 HDPE, Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66)
Plain washer 2 QT450-10 Rail adjustable pad 2 PE
Plastic dowel 2 HDPE, Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) Tie Plate adjustable pad 2 PE

Fist fastening system

The fist fastening system is widely used in South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia and other countries. It consists of three parts: rail clips, base plates, and insulating steel pins.

FAQ About Railway Fastening System

1. What is the definition of ONE SET railway fastening system?

Generally speaking, ONE SET railway fastening system refers to the unit for one side of a sleeper of a single rail, i.e., 2 sets of fastening systems are needed for a single sleeper of a single rail, and 4 sets needed to fix a sleeper with rails.

2. Do you supply FREE samples of the rail fastening systems?

FREE samples can be supplied but the freight is paid by customer.

3. How is surface treatment for the fasteners?

We provide different coating service as per clients’ requirement: plain (oiled); paint with any color; oxide black; wax; bituminizing; DHG; electroplating zinc and others are available. plain and black oxide are all available.

4. What is the delivery time?

It depends. Delivery time can be as short as 10 days or less when moulds or goods are in stock. Otherwise, it may take 30-40 days to develop new products.

5. How do you guarantee the quality of fastening system?

We have passed the certification of CRCC in China and ISO9001:2008 overseas. We also accept third party test from clients.

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GNEE RAIL is a leading railway fastener manufacturer in China, holding production licenses issued by the Ministry of Railways. Leveraging advanced CNC turning technology and stringent quality inspection standards, we enhance product machining precision. Our railway fastener products deliver high thread accuracy and effective anti-loosening performance, meeting long-term stability requirements for seamless lines and high-speed tracks. Custom manufacturing is available based on customer drawings or samples. Our technical team responds promptly and optimizes production details, consistently adhering to the commitment of “supplying optimal products at optimal prices,” serving global rail transit construction and maintenance enterprises.

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