The role of the rail tie plate in the track fastener system

Aug 26, 2025 Leave a message

Rail tie plate is also called rail base plate or sole plate, it is a main component in railroad construction of a crane rail or track support system.


Tie plate or sole plates are needed in rail installation, as they not only support the rails, but also enable the entire fastening system to be fixed on. Rail tie plates are the uppermost component of a crane rail or track support system. The primary function of a tie plate or sole plate is to provide the rail with a flat, smooth resting surface while allowing for vertical alignment of the rail system.

 

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Tie plates are secured by Anchor Bolts, also known as Holding Down Bolts. Soleplates are typically installed with a layer of grout cast beneath, which fills the void between the soleplate and the concrete foundation.

 

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Rail Tie Plate Specifications

 

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Appications Apply for rail UIC54, UIC60, 50kg rail, 60kg rail, S49 and size as ordered
Raw Material QT500-7 (Casting iron) QT450-10 (Casting iron) Low Carbon Steel High Carbon Steel
Chemical Compostition (%) C:3.60-3.80, Mn:≤0.6, C:3.40-3.90, Mn:0.2-0.5,
Si:2.50-2.90, P:≤0.08, S:≤0.025 Si:2.70-3.00, P:≤0.07, S:≤0.03
Production Engineering Forging ,Casting ,Rolling
Surface Treatment Plain ,Sandblasting
Standard Reference AREMA ,GB,JIS E1110, UIC864-6,

 

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