Key Differences of Rail Clips and Crane Rail Clips

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rail elastic clip

 

Elastic rail clip is one of the common railway fasteners in the railway system. In general, elastic rail clip is made of forged spring steel and has many applications. No matter as a part of rail fastening system or as a rail fastener, elastic rail clip is used with other railway track parts, such as railroad spike, rail pad, tie plate and plastic dowel.

 

rail fastening

 

Varieties of rail clips

 

rail fasteners

 

Series Type Hardness Material Fatigue life Surface Standard
E rail clip E1,E2,E3 44-48HRC 60Si2MnA:
C:0.56-0.64,Mn:0.60-0.90,
Si:1.60-2.00,Cr:≤0.35, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03

60Si2CrA:
C:0.56-0.64,Mn:0.40-0.70,
Si:1.40-1.80,Cr:0.70-1.00 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03

55Si2Mn:
C:0.52-0.60,Mn:0.60-0.90,
Si:1.50-2.00,Cr:≤0.35 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03

38Si7:C:0.35-0.42,Mn:0.50-0.80,
Si:1.50-1.80, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03
For Dia.18 is 3 million cycles
without breaking.


For Dia.20 is 5 million cycles
without breaking.
plain (oiled), Oxide black, color painting or according to customer requirement. DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222
E1609
E1809
E1817
E2001
E2006
E2009
E2055
E2056
Vossloh clip&Forged rail clip SKL1 42-47HRC
PR rail clip PR309 44-48HRC
PR401
PR601
PR85
Customized production of rail clips are available according to your drawings or samples!

 

Parameters of Main Rail Clip Products

 

Model Diameter Weight Material
Type III Ø18 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E1609 Ø16 0.43 kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E1809 Ø20 0.61kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E1813 Ø18 0.62kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2001 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2007 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2009 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2039 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2055 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2056 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2063 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR85 Rail Clip Ø13 0.25kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR309A Ø19 0.85kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR401 Ø20 0.97kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR415 Ø20 0.95kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR601A Ø20 1.03kg/pc 38Si7
SKL 1 Ø13 0.48kg/pc 60Si2CrA
SKL 3 Ø13 0.48kg/pc 60Si2CrA
SKL 12 Ø13 0.53kg/pc 38Si7
SKL 14 Ø13 0.53kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Special Rail Clip Ø13 0.48kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Russia Rail Clip Ø18 0.58kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Deenik Clip Ø25 0.49-0.68kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Single Anti- Ø20 0.25kg/pc 60Si2MnA
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crane rail

 

Crane rail clips, while similar in concept to crane rail clamps, serve a distinct purpose. They are designed to clip the crane rail to the supporting structure, offering enhanced stability and preventing any lateral or longitudinal rail movement. Crane rail clips are particularly valuable in applications where the risk of rail movement must be minimized to improve safety and operational performance.

 

rail clamp

 

Crane Rail clip specification

 

Clip No. Use with Rail Sections Gauge ¢ to ¢ of Holes Diameter of A - 325 Hex Head Machine Bolts
#114 20# ASCE - 40# ASCE Rail Base + 1" 5/8"
#120 25# ASCE - 40# ASCE Rail Base + 2 1/2" 3/4"
#103 40# ASCE - 100# AREA Rail Base + 1 1/4" 3/4"
#106 60# ASCE - 100# AREA Rail Base + 2" 3/4"
#62 80# ASCE - 175# CR Rail Base + 1 1/2" 1"
#175 175# CR 8 1/4" 1"

 

Key Differences of Rail Clips and Crane Rail Clips

 

The primary difference between rail clips and crane rail clips lies in their function and the level of security they provide. rail clips are primarily concerned with maintaining rail alignment and are ideal for standard rail applications. In contrast, crane rail clips go a step further, offering additional stability and preventing rail movement. They are favored in scenarios demanding heightened stability and safety, such as high-speed crane operations.

 

GNEE RAIL offers different kinds of railway fasteners to meet client's requirements, such as Elastic Rail Clip and Clamp, Rail Screw Spike, Plastic Dowel, High Tensile Track Bolt with Nut, Rail Base(Tie) Plate, Rail Fish Plate, Railway Shoulder(Insert), Fish Bolt, Railroad Rubber and EVA Pad, etc. Samples and drawings provided by customer, we will manufacture qualified products accordingly.