22kg rail is a go-to choice for mining and industrial track systems-especially where reliability matters. It's built tough for daily haulage and underground use, yet smooth enough to keep wheels rolling cleanly. Compliant with GB/T 11264, it comes in two smart options: standard Q235 for most jobs, or 55Q when you're facing heavy wear and need that extra edge.
| Parameters Of 22kg Light Rail | |||
| type | weight (kg/m) | material | length (m) |
| 22Kg | 22.30 | Q235/55Q | 6-10m |
| rail height (mm) | bottom width (mm) | head width (mm) | web thinkness (mm) |
| 93.66 | 93.66 | 50.8 | 10.72 |
22kg Rail Material Grade
GB standard light rails are typically manufactured using either Q235 or 55Q steel grades.
| 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 | ||||
What are the advantages of using Q235 and 55Q to manufacture 22kg track rails?
Using Q235 and 55Q steel for 22kg track rails offers a balance of cost-effectiveness and performance, with Q235 providing excellent weldability and processability for general use, while 55Q offers superior hardness, wear resistance, and strength for heavier loads or demanding conditions like mining, extending service life and reducing maintenance through high manganese content for toughness and durability.
- Versatile Application: Provides options for standard Q235 for lighter needs and tougher 55Q for demanding environments.
- Cost-Performance Balance: Allows users to select the material that best matches their operational intensity and budget.
- Extended Service Life: Especially with 55Q, these rails offer reliable performance and lower maintenance over time.
What are the applications of 22kg steel rail?
22kg steel rails are primarily used for light-duty industrial and temporary railway applications, such as in mines, factories (for workshop transport), construction sites, and for dedicated crane tracks, supporting lighter loads and lower speeds than heavy-haul rails. They are ideal for temporary transport lines, forestry railways, and for supporting overhead cranes or small locomotive systems, offering a balance of strength and cost-effectiveness for low-volume transport needs.
- Mining: Used for main transport lines or temporary tracks within mines, handling mine cars and material transport.
- Industrial Railways: Laying light railway lines in factories, warehouses, and industrial complexes for moving goods.
- Construction Sites: Creating temporary tracks for transporting building materials and equipment.
- Crane Tracks: Serving as durable tracks for overhead traveling cranes and other lifting equipment.
- Forestry: Laying temporary transport lines in forest areas for logging operations.
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