22KG Rail Light Steel Rail
Product:22kg Light Rail
Material： Q235/55Q
Weight：22.30Kg/m
Length：6-10m
Standard：GB11264-2012
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what is a 22KG Rail Light Steel Rail?
A 22KG Light Steel Rail is a steel rail with a nominal mass of 22 kg per meter, engineered to support moderate axle loads and frequent short-distance transport. Its design balances structural strength, wear resistance, and installation flexibility. Unlike heavy mainline rails, light steel rails emphasize ease of handling and cost efficiency, making them suitable for industrial lines, ports, and temporary tracks.
| Size
* |
Rail height(mm)
A |
Bottom Width(mm)
B |
Head Width(mm)
C |
Web Thickness(mm)
t |
Weight(kg/m)
* |
| 8kg | 65 | 54 | 25 | 7 | 8.42 |
| 9kg | 63.5 | 63.5 | 32.1 | 5.9 | 8.94 |
| 12kg | 69.85 | 69.85 | 38.1 | 7.54 | 12.2 |
| 15kg | 79.37 | 79.37 | 42.86 | 8.33 | 15.2 |
| 18kg | 90 | 80 | 40 | 10 | 18.06 |
| 22kg | 93.66 | 93.66 | 50.8 | 10.72 | 22.3 |
| 24kg | 107 | 92 | 51 | 10.9 | 24.46 |
| 30kg | 107.95 | 107.95 | 60.33 | 12.3 | 30.1 |
Material of 22kg Light Steel Rail
The GB Standard 22kg light rail is typically made from high-quality carbon steel or low-alloy steel, chosen for its balance of strength, toughness, and wear resistance. The exact material composition is designed to ensure that the rail can bear light to moderate loads, resist wear and fatigue, and maintain structural integrity over time.
The material for a 22kg Light Steel Rail is typically carbon steel, specifically grades like Q235 or 55Q , often with controlled manganese content for improved durability, used in mining and temporary industrial tracks. These materials provide:
- Adequate tensile and yield strength for light-duty railway applications
- Good ductility and toughness, reducing the risk of cracking under load
- Moderate wear resistance, suitable for industrial, mining, or temporary track systems
- Reliable weldability, allowing connections and repairs when needed
| Q235B | Mechanical property | Chemical composition(%) | |||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | |||
| ≥ | ≥ | ||||||||||
| 235 | 24 | 375-460 | 38-47 | 26% | 0.12-0.22 | 0.35 | 0.30-0.70 | 0.045 | 0.045 | ||
| 55Q | Mechanical property | Chemical composition(%) | |||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HBW | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥ | ≥ | ≥ | ≥ | ≥ | |||||||
| 685 | 69 | 197 | 0.50-0.60 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.60-0.90 | 0.04 | 0.04 | ||||
How is rail manufactured?
The manufacturing of a GB Standard 22kg light rail involves several precise steps to ensure structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and long service life.
- Steel Selection and Melting: High-quality carbon steel or low-alloy steel is chosen for its strength, ductility, and wear resistance. The raw steel is melted in a blast furnace or electric arc furnace, and refined to achieve the required chemical composition.
- Casting: The molten steel is poured into molds or continuously cast into slabs or blooms. This step ensures uniformity in chemical composition and initial shaping of the steel.
- Hot Rolling: The cast steel is heated to a high temperature and passed through a series of rolling mills to form the 22kg rail profile. Hot rolling aligns the steel's grain structure along the rail's length, providing improved strength, fatigue resistance, and dimensional consistency.
- Cooling and Straightening: After rolling, the rails are cooled under controlled conditions to relieve internal stresses and prevent distortion. Rails are then straightened to meet strict tolerance requirements for straightness and profile.
- Heat Treatment (Optional): Depending on the application, light rails may undergo tempering or stress-relief treatment to enhance hardness, reduce residual stress, and improve wear resistance.
- Finishing: Rails are trimmed to standard lengths, holes may be drilled for fasteners, and surfaces are inspected for defects. Each rail is marked with specifications, heat number, and manufacturer details.
- Quality Inspection: Finished rails undergo rigorous testing for dimensional accuracy, mechanical properties, surface quality, and straightness to ensure they meet GB standards and project requirements.
- Packaging and Delivery: Rails are bundled with protective spacers and straps, labeled for traceability, and prepared for transportation to construction or industrial sites.
steel rail Packaging & Delivery
To ensure safe transport, GNEE RAIL packages 22KG rails in bundles secured with steel straps and protective spacers. Export shipments include corrosion protection, optimized container or bulk arrangements, and clear labeling for batch tracking and site management. This guarantees that rails arrive on-site in excellent condition, ready for immediate installation.
Why Choose GNEE RAIL for 22KG Rail?
Choosing GNEE RAIL ensures:
- High-quality steel rails manufactured under strict quality control
- Integrated supply of rail fastening systems, fishplates, clips, and pads
- Custom solutions for length, material, or surface requirements
- Technical support for installation and maintenance
With our international supply experience, GNEE RAIL guarantees timely delivery, compliance with project specifications, and reliable track performance for industrial and temporary railway systems.
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