A rail fastening system, also known as rail fastening, rail fastener, railway fastening system, it is used to fix rails to railway sleeper or railroad ties, which is usually consisted of rail clips, rail anchors, railroad tie plates, chairs, fasteners, dog spikes, screw spikes, track bolts, etc.
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.
Key Features of Rail Elastic Clips
Versatility: Rail clips are designed to accommodate a wide variety of rail profiles and sizes, enhancing their adaptability across different rail systems. This versatility streamlines procurement by ensuring the right clip is available for each specific rail profile.
Secure Fastening: A paramount function of crane rail clips is to provide a secure and reliable fastening solution. They effectively prevent rail movement, thereby promoting safety and maintaining operational efficiency within the rail system.
Ease of Installation: Known for their user-friendly installation, rail clips typically require minimal time and effort. This efficiency helps reduce both time and costs during initial setup and ongoing maintenance.
Resilience: Engineered to endure constant vibration and dynamic loads from train operations, these clips boast robust construction that ensures long-term performance and reduces the frequency of replacements.
Varieties of rail clips
GNEE RAIL provides various types of railway elastic clips, including but not limited to Nabla clips, SKL tension clips, KPO fastening clips, FAST system clips, FIST elastic clips, and Deenik railway clips. These products are widely used in high-speed railways, heavy-haul tracks, urban rail transit, and other railway applications. Customized specifications are also available based on project requirements.
| 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! | ||||||