Why use a crane rail clip?

Nov 04, 2025

Why use a crane rail clip?

 

Crane rail clips are used to secure crane rails to a supporting structure, ensuring safety and efficiency by maintaining precise alignment and withstanding high lateral forces. They help distribute the crane's weight evenly, minimize vibration and noise, account for thermal expansion, and simplify installation and maintenance.

 

rail clamp

 

Benefits of using crane rail clips

 

Enhanced safety: A stable rail system improves the overall safety and reliability of the crane operation.

 

Increased efficiency: Proper alignment ensures the crane runs smoothly and at its highest level of efficiency.

 

Extended lifespan: By distributing loads and absorbing impacts, clips help prolong the life of the crane and its components.

 

Simplified installation and maintenance: Clips are designed for straightforward installation and make maintenance easier.

 

rail fastening

 

Crane Rail Specifications

 

Welded Crane Rail Clips

 

rail clamp

 

Parameter WJ38 WJ50 WJ60 HW70 HW80
Rail Height (mm) 38 50 60 70 80
Rail Width (mm) 38 50 60 70 80
Base Width (mm) 60 75 85 100 110
Base Thickness (mm) 8 10 12 14 16
Cover Thickness (mm) 4 6 8 10 12
Wearing Shaft Diameter (mm) 12 16 18 20 22
Flat Washer Diameter (mm) 25 30 35 40 45
Bolt Diameter (mm) M12 M16 M18 M20 M22
Material carbon steel carbon steel high-strength steel high-strength steel high-strength steel
Load Capacity (T) 60 80 90 100 120
Temperature Range (°C) -20 to 60 -20 to 80 -20 to 81 -30 to 90 -30 to 91
Surface Treatment galvanized,coating galvanized,coating galvanized,coating hot-dip galvanized,painting hot-dip galvanized,painting
Application Environment Light industrial applications Medium industrial applications Heavy-duty applications Extreme weather and heavy-duty applications Extreme weather and heavy-duty applications

 

bolted crane rail clip

 

rail clip

 

Model 2524/20 4010/25 16-Oct
Rail Height 150 mm 200 mm 180 mm
Rail Width 130 mm 150 mm 140 mm
Base Width 250 mm 300 mm 280 mm
Base Thickness 24 mm 25 mm 20 mm
Upper Cover Thickness 20 mm 25 mm 16 mm
Wearing Shaft Diameter 16 mm 18 mm 16 mm
Flat Washer Diameter 30 mm 35 mm 32 mm
Bolt Diameter 20 mm 25 mm 20 mm
Material Q235, Q345 Q235, Q345 Q235, Q345
Load Capacity 120 kN 180 kN 150 kN
Applicable Temperature Range -40°C to +80°C -40°C to +80°C -40°C to +80°C
Surface Treatment Hot-dip Galvanizing,Painting Hot-dip Galvanizing,Painting Hot-dip Galvanizing,Painting
Applicable Environment Indoor and outdoor,light to medium-duty crane equipment Outdoor, medium to heavy-duty crane equipment Indoor and outdoor,light to medium-duty crane equipment.

 

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.

 

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