
D Rail Clip - Rail Fastening
Rail clip, or called elastic rail clip, is used to fasten steel rails to the underlying tie plate. In general, rail clips are made of forged spring steel produced by hot forging process.
Through bending and distortion, rail clip can put pressure on the rail, which prevents longitudinal movement of the rail, either from changes in temperature or through vibration.
D Rail Clip - Rail Fastening
D Rail Clip stands as a pivotal element in South America's railway infrastructure, celebrated for its ubiquitous implementation and pivotal enhancement of rail system functionality. Deenik Rail Elastic Clip is produced with round or square steel bar, material is 60Si2MnA, 55Si7 or equivalent. The deenik clip offers an increased elasticity and fatigue resistance, it has a relatively longer.

Composed of top-tier spring steel, this clip excels in resilience and flexibility, expertly dampening vibrations and sustaining uniform pressure on the rails, thereby ensuring safety and bolstering the efficiency of rail transit systems. The introduction of such innovative rail clips has revolutionized railway transport, enabling accelerated speeds by firmly anchoring rails to concrete sleepers, which in turn lessens upkeep demands and boosts operational productivity.
Deenik Rail clip specification:

| Name | Deenik rail clip |
| Material | 60Si2CrA 55Si2Mn 38Si7 |
| Hardness | 42-47HRC |
| Fatigue Life | for Dia.18 is 3 millions cycles without breaking |
| for Dia.20 is 5 millions cycles without breaking | |
| Surface | plain (oiled), Oxide black, color painting or according to customer requirement |
D Type Rail Elastic Clip Dimensions:
| Diameter (mm) | Weight (Kg) | Toe Load (Kgf) |
| Ø12 | 0.18 | 200~400 |
| Ø14 | 0.3 | 400~600 |
| Ø16 | 0.44 | 500~700 |
| Ø18 | 0.59 | 800~1000 |
| Ø20 | 0.76 | 1100~1400 |
| Ø25 | 0.49-0.68 | 1200~1500 |
D Type Rail Spring Clip Material Specifications:
| Material | 60Si2MnA | 60Si2CrA | 55Si2Mn | 38Si7 |
| Chemical composition(%) | C:0.56-0.64, Mn:0.60-0.90, Si:1.60-2.00, Cr:≤0.35, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 | C:0.56-0.64, Mn:0.40-0.70, Si:1.40-1.80,Cr:0.70-1.00 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 | C:0.52-0.60, Mn:0.60-0.90, Si:1.50-2.00,Cr:≤0.35 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 | C:0.35-0.42, Mn:0.50-0.80, Si:1.50-1.80, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03 |
If you have special requirements for dimensions or higher strength materials, please contact us for special custom production.
Performance Advantages of D Rail Elastic Clip
The D-type Rail Spring Clip offers several structural and functional benefits:
Firstly, it provides excellent elastic recovery, effectively absorbing shocks and vibrations, which reduces peak stresses on both the rail and the sleeper.
Secondly, the clip is easy to install and requires minimal long-term maintenance, making it suitable for various railway lines and sleeper types, including concrete, wooden, or steel sleepers. Its anti-loosening performance is outstanding, preventing fastener relaxation caused by train-induced vibrations.


Coating Methods for Rail Spring Clips
Rail spring clips are typically treated with Plain Coating, Painting Coating, or other specialized coatings (such as Hot-Dip Galvanizing or Dacromet), each suited for different application scenarios:
Plain Coating: Provides basic protection against rain and dust, reducing corrosion and extending outdoor service life. It is cost-effective and suitable for dry or mildly corrosive environments.
Painting Coating: Includes anti-corrosion or anti-rust paints, allowing flexible selection to enhance chemical resistance. Painting is easy to apply and convenient for localized touch-up maintenance.
Hot-Dip Galvanizing / Dacromet Coating: Hot-dip galvanizing forms a sacrificial zinc layer offering strong corrosion resistance, ideal for high-humidity or saline environments. Dacromet coatings are uniform, free from hydrogen embrittlement risks, and maintain long-term structural stability, making them suitable for heavily loaded or high-speed rail applications.


Other Main Types of Rail Tension clip From GNEE RAIL
GNEE RAIL manufactures and supplies elastic rail clips of excellent properties covering complete types and standards. Using optimum spring steel as raw material, the finished products show high tensile strength and corrosion resistance after a series of precise processing procedures. The elastic rail clips we produced can withstand bending, torsion, fatigue corrosion, and many other effects.

| 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- Theft |
Ø20 | 0.25kg/pc | 60Si2MnA |
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