How does Rail Anchors Work

Rail anchors are applied to the rail base directly and lodge up against the tie, they are equipped to fasten rail track on the base plate and sleepers, it is designed in one-piece construction to prevent the rail from longitudinal movements, as"creeping" of the rail, which caused by changing temperature, grades, traffic patterns, and braking action of trains.

It provide a large bearing surface against rail base and rail tie, preventing cutting and wear, so as to prolong the working life of the rail ties. Rail Anchors are made for a specific rail weight and base width, which can be classified into two types: the Drive-on rail anchors and Spring type rail anchor.

Application Rules of Rail Anchors

• Rail anchors should be on the gage side of the rail base against the same tie face on opposite rails.
• Rail anchors have to hold the rail base tightly and firmly and have full bearing against rail tie face.
• A new rail anchor and a rail tie will be needed when the bearing of rail anchor against the tie has been disturbed.
• Anchors shall not be moved by driving them along the rail.
• The rail ties should be kept straightened when the anchors are applied.

GNEE RAIL manufactures different types of rail anchors from special T shaped spring steel, after the forging and heat treatment it has advantage of uniform strength and lasting service.

GNEE RAIL can provide various types of track anchors and can provide product customization services according to customer requirements. In addition to track anchors, GNEE also offers different kinds of railway fasteners to meet client's requirements, such as Elastic Rail Clip and Clamp, Rail Screw Spike, Plastic Dowel, High Tensile Track Bolt with Nut, Rail Base(Tie) Plate, Rail Fish Plate, Railway Shoulder(Insert), Fish Bolt, Railroad Rubber and EVA Pad, etc. Samples and drawings provided by customer, we will manufacture qualified products accordingly.

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