What are the types of SKL railway fastener systems
Oct 09, 2025
The function of rail fastening system is to fix rails to railway sleeper or railroad ties. Generally, a rail fastening system is consisted of rail anchors, rail tie plates, chairs, fasteners, spikes, screws, bolts, etc.

Railway fastening system can be classified into various types, such as E-clip rail fastening system, Nabla clip rail fastening system, SKL clip rail fastening system, KPO clamp rail fastening system, Spring blade fastening system, High speed rail fastening system, etc. Rail fastening system gives it full play to buffer and absorb the shock that train pressed on the rail. It needs to meet the requirement of enough intensity, durability and certain elasticity, especially with the application of high speed rail and the Improvement of railway security.

GNEE RAIL can provide various types of railway fastener systems and can provide product customization services according to customer requirements.Send your special customization requirements to GNEE.
As for the components of SKL railway fastening system, including SKL rail clips, rail pad, screw spike, tie plate, washer, plastic dowel, track bolt and nuts, etc. common sizes of SKL rail fastening system include SKL 12, SKL 14 and SKL 3 rail fastening system.

Specifications of SKL rail fastening system

| SKL tension clip | Ss35 screw spike | Flat washer | Plastic dowel | Guide plate | Rail pad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pieces required | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Material | 60Si2CrA, 60Si2CrA, 38Si7 | Grade 4.6: Q235; Grade 5.6: 35# Grade 8.8: 45# | Q235 | HDPE, Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) | Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) | EVA, or rubber |
| Size | skl1,skl3,skl12,skl14 | M24×150mm | Uls7 | For different sizes of screw spike | UIC54, UIC60, 50kg rail, 60kg rail, and other sizes as ordered | |
| NOTE | Hardness: 42-47HRC 5 millions cycles without breaking. Standard: DIN17221, GB/T1222 | Standard: ISO898-1, UIC864-1 and NF F500-50 | Standard: EN10025, EN10139 | To insert into concrete sleeper | Customized products available. | |
GNEE RAIL is designer, producer and exporter of cost-saving resilient rail fastening systems for various types of track lines and traffic conditions. It supplies safe and reliable fastening systems with high tensioning force and creep resistance to effectively protect the rail against tilting. The fastening system range includes both those for ballasted and slab tracks under various conditions, from heavy haul to subway to high speed rails as well as urban rail lines.
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