The Role Rail Tie Plate Play in Rail Fastening System
Sep 22, 2025
Rail tie plate is also called rail base plate or sole plate, it is a main component in railroad construction of a crane rail or track support system.
The Role Rail Tie Plate Play in Rail Fastening System
Tie plate or sole plates are needed in rail installation, as they not only support the rails, but also enable the entire fastening system to be fixed on. Rail tie plates are the uppermost component of a crane rail or track support system. The primary function of a tie plate or sole plate is to provide the rail with a flat, smooth resting surface while allowing for vertical alignment of the rail system. Tie plates are secured by Anchor Bolts, also known as Holding Down Bolts. Soleplates are typically installed with a layer of grout cast beneath, which fills the void between the soleplate and the concrete foundation.
The holes for bolting the anchor and leveling bolts, and holes for bolt through clips if present, are precisely drilled into the sole plates. For weldable clips and base clips, the bottom of the clip is welded onto the sole plates before galvanizing.
Application of Iron tie Plates in Railway Fastener Systems
WJ-8 Rail Elastic Clip Fasteners System
| Specifications for ONE unit of high speed WJ-8 rail fastening system | ||
| Item | Quantity | Material |
| Rail clip | 2 | 60Si2MnA |
| Screw spike | 2 | 20MnTiB |
| Flat washer | 2 | Q235A |
| Rail insulator | 2 | PA66 |
| Guide plate | 2 | Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) |
| Rail pad | 1 | EVA, or rubber |
| Tie plate | 1 | QT450-10 |
| Plastic dowel | 2 | HDPE, Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) |
| Rail adjustable pad | 2 | PE |
| Tie Plate adjustable pad | 2 | PE |
KPO Railway Clamp Fasteners System
| Specifications for ONE unit of KPO rail fastening system | ||||
| Item | Quantity | Type | Material | Standard |
| KPO clip | 2 | KPO3, KPO6, KPO9 | Q235 | DIN5906 |
| Screw spike | 2 | M24×150mm M24×160mm M24 ×180mm | Grade 4.6: Q235 | ISO898-1, UIC864-1 and NF F500-50 |
| other length as ordered | Grade 5.6: 35# | |||
| Grade 8.8: 45# | ||||
| HS bolt | 4 | HS26, HS32 | Grade4.6: Q235 | Diameter: 22mm or 24mm |
| Grade5.6: 35# | Length: 55mm, 65mm, 75mm, 90mm | |||
| Grade8.8: 45# | ||||
| Hex nut | 2 | As ordered | Grade 5: 35# | DIN958 |
| Grade 8: 45# | ||||
| Double coil | 2 | As ordered | 65Mn | UIC864-3 |
| spring washer | ||||
| Base plate | 1 | UIC54,UIC60, 50kg rail | Casting iron QT500-7 | UIC864-6 |
| 60kg rail,S49 in ordered size | QT450-10 | |||
| forging low carbon steel | ||||
| or high carbon steel | ||||
GNEE RAIL can manufacture any quantities big or small and try to accommodate our customer requests, although it is more economical to manufacture larger quantities.
