A steel rail is a load-bearing and guidance component that forms the backbone of rail systems, ensuring safety, durability, and smooth operation under high traffic and industrial conditions. Its performance is defined by material properties, cross-sectional profile, and surface hardness. GNEE RAIL supplies all-standard rails, including light and heavy GB rails, UIC50–UIC60, DIN536 A55–A120, QU70–QU120, JIS 15KG–CR100, AS1085 31–89 kg, BS11:1985, and AREMA/ASCE 25–175 lb, together with cutting, welding, heat treatment, and full-track installation consultation.
115RE Rail Dimensions
115RE rail has a standard profile according to AREMA (The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association). Its nominal weight is 56.9kg/m equivalent to 115 pounds per yard. So, it is also called 115lb rail. As a type of heavy rail, it is mainly used for mining tracks because of its high strength. 115RE rail is heat-treated to control the hardness and strength of the steel. This is thanks to the heat treatment controls of the cooling rate and therefore controls the microstructure.
- Standard: AREMA, ASTM
- Grade: 900A/1100
- Rail Heigth: 168.3mm
- Bottom Width: 139.7mm
- Web Thickness: 15.9mm
- Head Width: 69mm
- Length: 12-30m
- Model Number: TR57 (115 RE)
| Profile | Standard | Dimensions mm | Section S | Mass m | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | B | C | D | E | cm² | kg/m | ||
| American Standard | ||||||||
| 115RE (TR57) | AREMA | 168,3 | 139,7 | 69,1 | 42,9 | 15,9 | 72,58 | 56,9 |
Specifications of Other standard rail
As a professional rail fastener supplier, GNEE RAIL can provide different standard steel rail such as GB,American, BS, UIC, DIN, JIS, Australian and South Africa which used in railway lines, cranes and coal mining.
DIN 13674-1-2003 Standard Steel Rail
| Standard：DIN 536 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Dimension(mm) | Weight (kg/m) |
Length(m) | |||
| Head | Height | Bottom | Thickness | |||
| A55 | 55 | 65 | 150 | 31 | 31.8 | 10-12 |
| A55 | 65 | 75 | 175 | 38 | 43.1 | |
| A75 | 75 | 85 | 200 | 45 | 56.2 | |
| A100 | 100 | 95 | 200 | 60 | 74.3 | |
| A120 | 120 | 105 | 200 | 72 | 100 | |
UIC 860 Standard Steel Rail
| Standard: UIC860 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Dimension(mm) | Weight (kg/m) |
Length(m) | |||
| Head | Height | Bottom | Thickness | |||
| UIC50 | 70 | 152 | 125 | 15 | 50.46 | 12-25 |
| UIC54 | 70 | 159 | 140 | 16 | 54.43 | |
| UIC60 | 74.3 | 172 | 150 | 16.5 | 60.21 | |
GB Standard Steel Rail
| Classification | Height(mm) | Head (mm) | Bottom (mm) | Thick(mm) | Weight (kg/m) | |
| Light Rail | 8 KG/M | 65 | 25 | 54 | 7 | 8.42 |
| 9 KG/M | 63.5 | 32.1 | 63.5 | 5.9 | 8.94 | |
| 12 KG/M | 69.85 | 38.1 | 69.85 | 7.54 | 12.2 | |
| 15 KG/M | 79.37 | 42.86 | 79.37 | 8.33 | 15.2 | |
| 18 KG/M | 80 | 40 | 80 | 10 | 18.06 | |
| 22 KG/M | 93.66 | 50.8 | 93.66 | 10.72 | 22.3 | |
| 24 KG/M | 107 | 51 | 90 | 10.9 | 24.46 | |
| 30 KG/M | 107.95 | 60.33 | 107.95 | 12.3 | 30.1 | |
| Heavy Rail | 38 KG/M | 134 | 68 | 114 | 13 | 38.733 |
| 43 KG/M | 140 | 70 | 114 | 14.5 | 44.653 | |
| 45 KG/M | 145 | 67 | 126 | 14.5 | 45.546 | |
| 50 KG/M | 152 | 70 | 132 | 15.5 | 51.514 | |
| 60 KG/M | 176 | 73 | 150 | 16.5 | 60.64 | |
| Crane Rail | QU 70 | 120 | 70 | 120 | 28 | 52.8 |
| QU 80 | 130 | 80 | 130 | 32 | 63.69 | |
| QU 100 | 150 | 100 | 150 | 38 | 88.96 | |
| QU 120 | 170 | 120 | 170 | 44 | 118.1 | |
BS11:1985 Standard Steel Rail
| Standard: BS11:1985 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Dimension(mm) | Weight (kg/m) |
Length(m) | |||
| Head | Height | Bottom | Thickness | |||
| 50 O | 52.39 | 100.01 | 100.01 | 10.32 | 24.833 | 6-18 |
| 60 A | 57.15 | 114.3 | 109.54 | 11.11 | 30.618 | |
| 75 A | 61.91 | 128.59 | 114.3 | 12.7 | 37.455 | 8-25 |
| 75 R | 61.91 | 128.59 | 122.24 | 13.1 | 37.041 | |
| 80 A | 63.5 | 133.35 | 117.47 | 13.1 | 39.761 | |
| 80 R | 63.5 | 133.35 | 127 | 13.49 | 39.674 | |
| 90 A | 66.67 | 142.88 | 127 | 13.89 | 45.099 | |
| 100 A | 69.85 | 152.4 | 133.35 | 15.08 | 50.182 | |
| 113 A | 69.85 | 158.75 | 139.7 | 20 | 56.398 | |
What are the differences between steel rails of different standards?
Differences between steel rail standards involve variations in chemical composition, mechanical properties (strength, hardness), weight per meter, profile shape, and heat treatment, all tailored for specific applications like heavy haul, high-speed, or industrial use, with major regional standards including UIC (Europe), AREMA (US), and JIS (Japan) defining these specifications for optimal performance and safety.
Key Differentiating Factors:
Material & Composition:
- Carbon Content: Higher carbon (e.g., >0.8%) increases hardness and wear resistance but also cost, compared to standard carbon rails.
- Alloying Elements: Additions of manganese, silicon, chromium, or vanadium enhance specific properties like strength or fatigue resistance.
Mechanical Properties:
- Strength & Hardness: Different grades (e.g., R260, 1080) offer varying tensile strengths and hardness levels, critical for resisting wheel wear and impacts.
- Toughness: Important for preventing rail fractures, often achieved through controlled cooling or vacuum degassing.
Weight & Profile (Size):
- Weight per Meter (kg/m): Heavier rails (e.g., 75kg/m) handle greater axle loads and speeds (heavy haul, mainlines), while lighter rails (e.g., 50kg/m) suit branch lines or metros.
- Profile Shape: Standardized profiles (head, web, foot) differ by region (UIC, AREMA, etc.) to match specific track designs and wheel interfaces.
Application & Performance:
- High-Speed/Heavy Haul: Require heavier, stronger rails (e.g., UIC 60, AREMA 115RE) for stability and durability.
- Industrial/Light Rail: Lighter, more economical rails (e.g., BS 90A) are used where loads are lower.
Since 2008, GNEE RAIL has been supplying steel rails of different grades for more than 18 years, steel rails from GNEE is highly recommened in China and abroad.Wtih cutting edge equipment, GNEE produces high quality steel rails that meet with requirements of most countries. Standard rail, head hardened rail, heavy rail,light rail,crane rail and other types are all available here, as one of the China main rail supplier, GNEE RAIL has been working on supplying economical green railway products all over the world.