Gauge rods are a type of railway fastener used to maintain the track gauge by enhancing the lateral stability of the track. They are essential reinforcing accessories for railway tracks. Gauge rods are mainly applied to weak sections of lines such as straight tracks, curved tracks, turnouts, and sleeper areas. Placed beneath parallel rails, they can clamp the rails to prevent them from spreading or tilting. The absence of gauge rods in weak sections of railway tracks may lead to derailment accidents and even train rollovers.
In addition, gauge rods need to be used in conjunction with other track fasteners, such as rail joints, elastic clips, splints, and base plates. As a professional railway fastener supplier, GNEE RAIL can provide various railway fasteners, including SKL clips, KPO clamps, Nabla clamps, E clips, rubber pads, bolts and nuts, flat washers, dog head spikes, spiral spikes, etc. If you have special customization requirements, please contact us.
The types of gauge rods include insulated gauge rods and non-insulated gauge rods. Insulated gauge rods are required for railway lines with electrical circuits, where insulating materials are located in the middle of the rod.
A standard gauge rod with two ends includes components of 1pcs rod, 4pcs iron card, 4pcs flat washer, 4pcs nuts, 4pcs spring washer, no matter for non-insulated, or insulated types.
| No. | Part | Quantity | Specification | Material |
| 1 | rod | 1 | M30 M36 | 3# |
| 2 | iron card | 4 | I type II type | KTH350-10 |
| 3 | plain washer | 4 | M30 M36 | 3# |
| 4 | nut | 4 | M30 M36 | 3# |
| 5 | spring washer | 4 | M30 M36 | 65Mn |
GNEE RAIL offers insulated and non-insulated gauge rods suitable for 56-½" gauge tracks and 60-140 lb, AREMA 1-1/4" rails, as well as other gauge rods for BS and UIC rails with lengths such as 600mm, 762mm, 900mm, and 1435mm. Other types of gauge rods can be provided according to your specific requirements.Please contact us.