24x161mm DHS Screw Spike
Oct 20, 2025
Railroad spike plays an important role in ensuring the stability of railroad. It is a large rail nail used for fastening railway sleepers or rail ties in the rail track. The obvious features of track spike are the offset head, flat edge point and chisel, which makes the spike resist to loosening. Rail spike is the main component in rail fasteners and it can also be made into railroad spike knife.
The screw spike is also known as rail screw. As one kind of Rail spike, it is a metal screw for fixing rail fasteners. Screw spike is usually made of NO.3 steel. Because its nail rod surface has thread, so it is called screw spike. The pull-out resistance is 0.5 ~ 1.0 times larger than that of common rail spike, but the thrust resistance is 50% less. Due to disassembly and assembly inconvenience, it is difficult to adjust the rail gauge, which is generally used on the railway turnout.

The 24×161mm DHS Screw Spike is a high-strength railway screw spike suitable for concrete sleepers and the W14 rail fastening system, compatible with ULS7 flat washers. The spike is made of steel with a material grade of 5.6 and complies with the UIC864-1 standard. Its surface can be treated according to customer requirements with Hot Dip Galvanized or Zinc Plated finishes to enhance corrosion resistance and extend service life.


GNEE RAIL offers railway screw spikes in various specifications and can provide customized dimensions and surface treatments according to customer requirements. We also supply a complete range of railway fasteners, including rail pads, tie plates, and bolts, along with professional installation guidance and after-sales support, ensuring that track systems remain safe, stable, and durable in all environments.
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