What Rail Fasteners are commonly used with Rail Pads?
Nov 26, 2025
What Rail Fasteners are commonly used with Rail Pads?
A rail pad, also called rail rubber plate, is designed between the rail tie plate and foot of the rail, made by an elastic polyurethane mat, which is interposed between steel rails and tie sleepers to protect the sleeper top from wearing and impacting. Its defined stiffness is used to increase the elasticity of the superstructure of the ballast and reduce shock and vibration in the rail system. With such upgraded load distribution, it will lead to greater passenger comfort and less wearing onto the superstructure. The strengthened elasticity effects positively onto the wear of the superstructure items and rolling stock. It's always fastened within a fastening system by screw spikes or rail bolts into the sleeper ties.
Common rail fasteners used with rail pads include elastic rail clips, screw spikes, and crane rail clips. These fasteners are used in conjunction with rail pads within a complete rail fastening system to secure the rail to the sleeper or foundation.
Common rail fasteners with rail pads
- Elastic rail clips (e.g., SKL clips): These are a common component, often forged from spring steel, used to clamp the rail. They work with a rail pad to create a resilient fastening system, contributing to a quieter ride.
| 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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- Screw spikes: Used in various systems like SKL, KPO, and Nabla, screw spikes are another common fastener. They can be used to either fasten a tie plate, which then secures the rail, or directly fasten the rail itself.
- Crane rail clips: Specifically designed for crane rails, these are used with a rail pad to fix the rail firmly to its foundation. Types include bolted crane rail clips, which use bolts to ensure stability.
| Crane Rail clip specification | |||
| Clip No. | Use with Rail Sections | Gauge ￠ to ￠ of Holes | Diameter of A - 325 Hex Head Machine Bolts |
| #114 | 20# ASCE - 40# ASCE | Rail Base + 1" | 5/8" |
| #120 | 25# ASCE - 40# ASCE | Rail Base + 2 1/2" | 3/4" |
| #103 | 40# ASCE - 100# AREA | Rail Base + 1 1/4" | 3/4" |
| #106 | 60# ASCE - 100# AREA | Rail Base + 2" | 3/4" |
| #62 | 80# ASCE - 175# CR | Rail Base + 1 1/2" | 1" |
| #175 | 175# CR | 8 1/4" | 1" |
- Rail clamps: Systems like the KPO fastening system use specific rail clamps, such as KPO3 and KPO6, which are designed to work with rail pads and other components for crane and heavy-duty rail fixing.
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.
