How much does a ERC clip weight in kg?
Dec 29, 2025
Rail clip, also called elastic rail clip, it is used to fasten the rail tracks with railroad spike, rail pad, track bolt, rail joint bar together. It is also usually used as a part of rail fastening system. There are huge demand of rail clips on the railway line, about 7000pcs per kilometer, which is directly related to rail safety.
The rail elastic clip is used for fastening the rails and the tie plate on concrete sleeper. Using the material of forged spring steel, our rail clips are produced by hot forging process. GNEE RAIL can develop and produce various kinds of rail clips such as E-type(E1609, E1809, E1817, E2007, E2009, E2055, etc), SKL tension clips (SKL1, SKL3, SKL12, SKL14, SKL75, etc), PR series, Nabla clips, D type rail clip, Fast clip, gauge lock clip, Deenik clip as well as other standard and non-standard clips can be customized by drawings or samples.
| Model | Diameter | Weight | Material |
| Type III | Ø18 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E1609 | Ø16 | 0.43 kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E1809 | Ø20 | 0.61kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E1813 | Ø18 | 0.62kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2001 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2007 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2009 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2039 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2055 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2056 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| E2063 | Ø20 | 0.80kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| PR85 Rail Clip | Ø13 | 0.25kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| PR309A | Ø19 | 0.85kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| PR401 | Ø20 | 0.97kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| PR415 | Ø20 | 0.95kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| PR601A | Ø20 | 1.03kg/pc | 38Si7 |
| SKL 1 | Ø13 | 0.48kg/pc | 60Si2CrA |
| SKL 3 | Ø13 | 0.48kg/pc | 60Si2CrA |
| SKL 12 | Ø13 | 0.53kg/pc | 38Si7 |
| SKL 14 | Ø13 | 0.53kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| Special Rail Clip | Ø13 | 0.48kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| Russia Rail Clip | Ø18 | 0.58kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| Deenik Clip | Ø25 | 0.49-0.68kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
| Single Anti- | Ø20 | 0.25kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
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How much does a ERC clip weight in kg?
A rail clip's weight in kilograms varies significantly by type, but generally ranges from about 0.18 kg to over 1 kg, depending on its diameter, design (like E-type or MK-V), and application (standard vs. crane rail), with common sizes like the 16mm clip weighing around 0.43kg and larger ones reaching 0.80kg or more.
Examples of Rail Clip Weights:
- 12mm Diameter: Around 0.18 kg.
- 14mm Diameter: About 0.30 kg.
- 16mm Diameter (E1609): Roughly 0.43 kg.
- 18mm Diameter (E1813): Around 0.62 kg.
- 20mm Diameter (E1809/E2001): Approximately 0.61 kg to 0.80 kg.
- Heavy-Duty/Crane Clips: Can weigh 1 kg or more (e.g., 1.1 kg to 1.4 kg for some crane clips).
Key Factors Influencing Weight:
- Diameter: Larger diameter clips (e.g., 18mm vs. 12mm) are heavier.
- Type: Different designs like E-type, Type III, or MK-II/V have different metal volumes.
- Application: Clips for heavy-haul or crane applications are often more robust and heavier than standard track clips.
Shearing Process of Rail Clip
- Selecting of Raw Material: We choose premium strong strength grade steel as raw material for producing rail clip, the steel is reliable and from certified long term producer.
- Shearing: The spring steel need to be sheered to specified length.
- Heating: The sheared rods are heated to the 950 ℃ to 1000 ℃, but the workers must pay attention to check the decarburization.
- Forming: The heated bar is transferred to power press for forging, and then be transported to the quenching tank for quenching and tempering.
- Inspection: the clips are checked for the dimensional accuracy and quench hardness by the inspection facility.
- Surface Treatment: The surface can be oiled or other color according to the requirement of customers.
- Packing: Plastic bags and wooden pallets or other packing way according to clients' requirement.
GNEE RAIL offer an extensive range of rail clips with optimum quality, these rail clips are designed with high precision and made up of premium grade spring steel. GNEE has been the largest and most competitive production base of rail clip in China after more than 18 years' rail clip producing experience, and have qualification to tender nationally large and medium scaled rail projects. What's more, our rail clip can be customized according to clients' requirements.
