How does a rail spike work

Aug 18, 2025 Leave a message

Rail Spike is a kind of fasteners which is used to connect steel rail and sleeper or base plates and sleeper. The rail spikes are roughly chisel-shaped with a flat-edged point. The main function of the rail spike is to keep the rail in gauge. Rail dog spikes provide a strong, simple and inexpensive solution to securing rail track.

 

Rail spikes, as critical components of railway track systems, play an indispensable role. Their primary function is securing rails to sleepers, preventing displacement or deformation caused by train operations. This directly impacts not only train safety but also passenger lives. Diverse spike types are widely utilized in railway construction.

 

railway spike

 

GNEE RAIL supplies various spike types including screw spikes, dog spikes, 3V sleeper screws, High tension screw spikes, etc. Beyond standard railway spikes, we also offer customization services per specific client requirements.

 

Dog Spike

 

cut spike

 

Specification Material Surface Standard
5/8*6 '' A3,Q235, 45#,55#, etc According to customer needs. According to customer's drawings or samples.
9/16*5-1/2 ''
3/8''*3-1/2 ''
1/2*3-1/2
Other kinds

 

Square head screw spike

 

rail screw

 

Type Specification Material Surface Standard
Square head screw spike M22*145 45# Natural UIC
55Q Zinc AREMA
M22*155 Q235 Paint DIN
M22*165 or Oil GB
M22*185 According to your needs. According to your needs. or
M22*195     According to your drawings or samples.
Other kinds      

 

Double-head screw spike

 

railroad spike

 

Size: 23×174
Grade: 4.6, 5.6, 8.8, 10.9
Raw Material: 35#
Raw material: Q235, 35#, 45#
Surface Treatment: Plain (oiled), Bluing, Zinc, HDG, etc

 

Dive spike

 

Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation 2"
414Mpa 207Mpa >18%

 

3V sleeper screw 

 

Type Dimension(mm) Weight (Kg)
V20-135 M20×135 0.438
V23-115 M23×115 0.48
V23-135 M23×135 0.55
V23-155 M23×155 0.62
V23-215 M23×215 0.78
V26-115 M26×115 0.55