In railway fastener systems, spikes are fundamental fastener components. Through multi-dimensional synergy with other fasteners, they play a key role in maintaining track stability and operational safety. GNEE RAIL can provide a complete set of railway fasteners. In addition to dog spikes, it can also offer various types and standards of screw spikes, such as Ss series Sleeper Screws, Square head screw spikes, Hexagon screw spikes, Double-head screw spikes, as well as railway elastic clips like SKL clips, Nabla clamps, Fist clips, fish plates, fish bolts, rubber pads and other fasteners.
First, spikes directly fix the rails to the sleepers and transmit the vertical and lateral forces of the train to the sleeper structure. Their square shank design can prevent rail rotation after installation, and cooperate with rail pads to buffer vibrations, reducing wear between rails and sleepers. In wooden sleeper tracks, this anti-rotation performance is particularly important because it can supplement the clamping force of elastic clips to prevent longitudinal displacement of rails.
Second, spikes enhance the integrity of the entire fastener system. They work with fish plates (connecting rail sections) and gauge rods (maintaining gauge) to form a balanced force system. By firmly anchoring the rails to the sleepers, spikes can reduce excessive stress on bolts and nuts in the elastic clip system, thereby extending the service life of components such as SKL or Nabla elastic clips.
GNEE RAIL's spikes are carefully designed with optimal gripping strength and can be seamlessly integrated with various fasteners. Whether paired with ordinary carbon steel fasteners in light rail lines or heavy-duty alloy fasteners in freight corridors, they can ensure uniform load distribution and are an indispensable part of reliable railway operations. For more product information, please contact us.