What are fixtures in rails?

What are fixtures in rails?

 

Railway fixtures and fastenings are essential components used to connect rail ends (joints) and secure rails to sleepers, ensuring track stability, proper gauge, and safety. Key examples include fish plates, spikes, bolts, chairs, and anchors, which manage load distribution, prevent rail movement, and allow for thermal expansion.

 

 

GNEE RAIL supplies fastening systems compatible with light rails, heavy rails, and crane rails under GB, EN, UIC, DIN 536, JIS, AS, BS, and AREMA/ASCE standards, together with rail supply, machining, and installation technical support.

 

Types of Railway fixtures

 

Railway fixtures and fastenings are essential components used to secure rails to sleepers, maintain proper gauge, and ensure structural stability while absorbing shock and vibration. Key types include rail clips (E-type, SKL), fish plates for joining rail ends, baseplates/chairs, spikes, bolts, rail pads, and anchors.

 

Primary Types of Railway Fixtures and Fastenings:

 

• Rail Clips/Fasteners (Elastic and Rigid): These secure rails to sleepers. Elastic clips like Pandrol E-type, SKL, and W-clips are used for modern concrete sleepers to maintain clamping force.

 

 

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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• Fish Plates: Steel plates, typically with four or six bolts, used to connect rail ends together, allowing for longitudinal movement due to thermal expansion.

 

 

No.	Type	Material	Unit weight(kg/pc)	Remark
1	136RE-115RE	55#	27.5	4pcs per set
2	136RE-132RE	55#	26.7	2pcs per set
3	141RE-136RE	55#	26.7	2pcs per set
4	141RE-132RE	55#	26.7	2pcs per set
5	100-8 of 1/8〞vertical off	55#	15.6	2pcs per set
6	100-8 of 3/8〞vertical off	55#	15.6	2pcs per set
7	UIC60-P50	55#	23	2pcs per set
8	BS80A-115RE	55#	20	2pcs per set
9	UIC60 thermit welded joint	55#	18	2pcs per set
Material and bar length can be customized upon buyer request.

 

• Baseplates/Bearing Plates: Metal plates placed between the rail foot and the sleeper to distribute load, prevent sleeper damage, and reduce wear.

 

• Spikes (Rail Spikes): Used to fasten rails to wooden sleepers. Common types include dog spikes, screw spikes, and elastic spikes.

 

• Bolts: Include fish bolts (for fish plates), fang bolts (for chairs), and hook bolts (for bridge timbers).

 

• Rail Pads: Rubber or plastic pads installed between the rail and concrete sleepers to cushion, absorb shock, reduce noise, and provide electrical insulation.

 

• Chairs and Keys: Cast iron chairs hold bull-headed rails, with tapered keys (timber or steel) used to tighten the rail within the chair.

 

• Anchors/Anti-creepers: Devices installed to prevent longitudinal movement of the rails, known as "rail creep".

 

GNEE RAIL 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. We also deal with Steel Rail, Sleeper, Auto Bolt and other customized parts.

 

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