KPO fasteners: a solid guarantee for crane rails

May 21, 2025 Leave a message

In the field of cranes, the KPO rail fastener system plays a key role with its diverse specifications. Clamps such as KPO3, KPO6, and KPO9 in the KPO type clasp fastener system are mostly made of Q235 and comply with the DIN5906 standard, which are indispensable for the fastening of crane rails. For example, in the installation of small crane rails commonly seen in some workshops, the KPO3 rail clasp can work closely with other components to firmly fix the rails on the sleepers, effectively maintain the track gauge, and prevent the rails from shifting during frequent crane operations, ensuring the safety and stability of the operation. ​

 

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A complete set of KPO rail fixing systems includes a variety of components, and different specifications are suitable for different crane operation requirements. Wood screws of specifications such as M24×150mm and M24×160mm are made of Grade5.6 35# steel, have good tensile strength, yield performance and elongation, and are often used for the stable connection of specific parts of crane rails. HS bolts of HS26, HS32, etc., grade 4.6, material Q235, and various lengths can meet the fastening requirements in different installation spaces. The base plate can be adapted to a variety of rail specifications to provide solid support for the entire system; the insulators made of reinforced nylon 66 (PA66) ensure the safety of electricity use of cranes under complex working conditions with their excellent electrical insulation performance. ​

 

KPO fastening system
  KPO clamp Screw spike HS bolt Hex nut spring washer Base plate
Pieces required 4 8 4 4 8 2
Material Q235 Grade 4.6: Q235 Grade 5.6: 35# Grade 8.8: 45# Grade4.6: Q235 Grade5.6: 35# Grade8.8: 45# Grade 5: 35# Grade 8: 45# 65Mn Casting iron QT500-7, QT450-10, or forging low carbon steel or high carbon steel;
Type; KPO3, KPO6, KPO9 M24X150mm M24 x160mm M24 x180mm HS26, HS32 As ordered As ordered UIC54,UIC60, 50kg rail, 60kg rail,S49 in ordered size
NOTE Standard: DIN5906 Standard: ISO898-1, UIC864-1 and NF F500-50 Diameter: 22mm or 24mm. Length: 55mm, 65mm, 75mm, 90mm Standard: DIN985 Standard: UIC864-3 Standard: UIC864-6

 

From indoor light-load cranes to outdoor heavy-load gantry cranes, KPO railway fastener systems of different specifications can be accurately adapted. They are flexibly combined according to factors such as the crane's lifting weight, operating frequency, and operating environment, becoming a solid force to ensure the safe and stable operation of crane tracks, and helping all kinds of material handling operations to be carried out efficiently.