What is the fixtures in Rails?

What is the fixtures in Rails?

 

Rail fixtures and fastenings are essential, heavy-duty components-including fish plates, bolts, spikes, chairs, and rail anchors-that connect rail ends and secure rails to sleepers. They ensure track stability, maintain precise gauge, and allow for expansion/contraction to prevent derailment.

 

 

GNEE RAIL offers fastening systems suitable for ballast track, slab track, and crane runway installations, fully compatible with international rail standards and project-specific rail profiles.

 

Types of Rail Fasteners

 

Rail fasteners are critical components in railway infrastructure that secure rails to sleepers, maintaining gauge and preventing horizontal/vertical movement. Key types include elastic rail clips (E-clip, SKL, Nabla, Deenik), rigid fasteners (dog/screw spikes, KPO clamps), rail anchors for anti-creep, and baseplates/pads that ensure load distribution and damping.

 

 

Type / Component	Description & Purpose
Rail Clips	Flexible, elastic fasteners (e.g., E-clip, Pandrol clip) that provide clamping force.
Rail Anchors	Applied to the base of the rail to prevent longitudinal movement (creep).
Rail Spikes	Fasteners for securing rails, particularly on wooden sleepers (e.g., dog spikes, screw spikes).
Tie Plates / Baseplates	Plates placed between the rail and sleeper to distribute load and provide a secure base.
Rail Insulators / Pads	Used to isolate the rail electrically (for signaling) and reduce vibration, often used with concrete sleepers.

 

• Fish Plates (Joint Bars): Connect the ends of two rails together to maintain continuity.

 

 

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.

 

• Spikes (Dog, Screw, Round): Drive into wooden sleepers to hold the rail securely.

 

 

the types of Ss Series Sleeper Screw	Product Name		Specification	Material	Surface	Standard
1	Fishtail Bolt		M8-M64	Q235,45#,55#,etc	Zinc,Plain, Black Oil	UIC,AREMA,JIS,GB or according to your requests.
2	Screw Spike	Square Head Screw Spike	M16-M22 *145-200
		Hexagon Head Screw Spike
		Other Types
3	Sleeper Screw	Type	Specification	Weight/kg	Surface	Standard
		Ss 1/130	M22*130	0.451	Zinc,Plain, Black Oil	UIC,AREMA,JIS,GB or according to your requests.
		Ss 1/150	M22*150	0.478
		Ss 2/180	M22*180	0.595
		Ss 5/150	M24*150	0.545
		Ss 6/130	M26*130	0.658
		Ss 6/150	M26*150	0.702
		Ss 6/170	M26*170	0.385
		Ss 7/180	M24*180	0.636
		Ss 8/140	M24*140	0.528
		Ss 8/150	M24*150	0.548
		Ss 8/160	M24*160	0.568
		Ss 23/160	M23*160	0.645
		Ss 24/165	M24*165	0.59
		Ss 25/165	M25*165	0.625

 

• Bearing Plates: Distribute the heavy load from the rail to the sleeper to prevent sinking.

 

• Rail Anchors/Anti-creepers: Prevent the longitudinal movement (creep) of rails due to traffic.

 

• Chairs/Keys: Position and hold bullhead rails in place on sleepers.

 

• Rubber Pads: Used between the rail and concrete sleeper to absorb vibration.

 

How to install rail fixtures?

 

Installing rail fasteners involves securing rails to sleepers by preparing the foundation, placing rail pads, positioning rail clips (like KPO or elastic clips) with insulators, and tightening bolts/screws to specific torques, often ensuring 2-3mm compression for rubber-nosed clips. Proper alignment and lubrication are critical to prevent track gauge issues.

 

• Preparation: Clean the sleeper surfaces, rail seat, and ensure all components (fasteners, pads, insulators) are ready.

 

• Lay Rails: Position the rails on the sleeper plates, ensuring proper gauge and spacing.

 

 

• Place Components: Install rail pads underneath the rail, and place insulator components on the side of the rail to prevent electric contact.

 

• Install Fasteners/Clips: Position the clips (e.g., KPO clamps or elastic spring clips) against the rail bottom flange.

 

• Fasten and Torque: Insert bolts or screws, adding washers and lubricant. Use a torque wrench to tighten to specified levels, ensuring spring washers are compressed (typically 2-3mm for rubber components).

 

• Adjust: Check the rail gauge and height, adjusting with pads if necessary (up to ±10 mm for gauge).

 

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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