E rail clip provide positive and durable rail alignment under the harshest working conditions, which extend the life of railway track. Generally, e rail clips are available at the range from 18mm to 23mm diameter. Rail –e clip is usually made of spring steel. As an important type of elastic rail clips, E-rail clip has a lot of sizes, such as E1, E2, E3, E1609, E1809, E1817, E2001, E2006, E2009, E2055, E2056, etc.
| Name | E-type rail clip |
| Material | 60Si2MnA 60Si2CrA 55Si2Mn 38Si7 |
| Hardness | 44-48HRC |
| 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 |
| Standard | DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222 |
How is the elastic decay of E-type rail clip fasteners repaired?
You don't "repair" the elastic decay of E-type rail clips; instead, you replace them, as their elasticity comes from their spring steel material, which permanently loses its "spring" (yield strength) over time due to stress, making them lose clamping force and necessitating replacement to maintain track safety. Maintenance involves correct installation, proper matching with components (pads, insulators, baseplates), and regular inspection, but the ultimate fix for decayed clips is renewing them with new, correctly specified spring steel fasteners.
The Importance of Timely Replacement of Rail Elastic Clip
Timely replacement of rail elastic clips is crucial for railway safety, preventing catastrophic events like derailments by maintaining track stability, absorbing vibrations, and accommodating thermal expansion; worn or broken clips lead to rail shifting, increased wear, reduced load capacity, and significant operational failure, making proactive replacement essential for smooth, safe, and efficient rail transport.
Why Timely Replacement Matters:
- Prevents Derailments: Worn clips fail to hold rails, allowing them to shift, tilt, or spread, which can cause trains to derail.
- Maintains Track Integrity: Clips provide clamping force to keep rails connected to sleepers, preventing movement and ensuring consistent gauge, even under extreme loads and vibrations.
- Absorbs Vibrations & Shocks: They absorb energy from passing trains, reducing impact and prolonging the life of the entire track structure.
- Ensures Smooth Rides: Stable tracks mean less vibration and noise, improving passenger comfort and reducing energy consumption.
- Reduces Maintenance Costs: Proactive replacement avoids costly emergency repairs and extensive track reconstruction after failures.
GNEE RAIL offer an extensive range of rail clips with optimum quality, these rail clips are designed with high precision and made up of premium grade spring steel. GNEE has been the largest and most competitive production base of rail clip in China after more than 18 years' rail clip producing experience, and have qualification to tender nationally large and medium scaled rail projects. What's more, our rail clip can be customized according to clients' requirements.