What is a compromise rail joint

Sep 22, 2025

Compromise joint bar is a type of none-standard fish plate fabricated for connecting 2 rail tracks of different sizes and drillings, compromise joint bar manufacture technology and fish plate quality has been improved and tested. It functions by providing proper allignment of rails on gauge line and top of head, it is easy to install and is available in standard sizes to meet customer requirement, or you can provide your own drawing and we will produce it for you!

 

rail fish plate

 

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Compromise Joint bar Components

 

Compromise joint bar include 2 pieces of bars: outside joint bar and gage side joint bar, when the difference between rail head width is less than 3/16", left hand joint is needed.

 

rail fasteners

 

Compromise Joint bar Types

 

Compromise Angle Bars

 

Compromise Angle bar is a type of heavy duty bars that are made from high strength, heat-treated steel and accurately machined to fit each special requirement. Angle bars are furnished in pairs for each fish joint.

 

Cast Compromise Joint

 

Cast compromise joint has high mechanical properties which made it suitable for heavy impacts services in rail joint. Average rail head wear shall be considered to reduce the maintenance cost. Hot rolled compromise joint is also available and popular in ordinary use for lower production cost.

 

Compromise Joint Bar Specifications

 

railway joint

 

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.