What is the meaning of 60KG rail?
A "60KG rail" refers to a heavy-duty steel rail weighing approximately 60 kilograms per meter (kg/m), indicating its robust size, strength, and capacity for high loads, commonly used in main railway lines, high-speed tracks, and heavy industrial applications like cranes and ports, with standards like UIC 60 or JIS 60kg defining precise dimensions and quality.
Key Characteristics:
- Weight: About 60 kg for every meter of its length (e.g., 60.8 kg/m for JIS standard).
- Strength: Designed with a large cross-section (head, web, and foot) for high bending resistance and stability.
- Application: Ideal for heavy-haul freight, high-speed passenger lines, and industrial uses where heavy loads and durability are needed.
- Standards: Follows international standards like UIC (International Union of Railways) 60, or JIS E1101 for Japan (often called 60E1 or JIS 60kg).
Why it's Used:
- High Load Capacity: Can support very heavy axle loads from modern freight and passenger trains.
- Stability: Its substantial mass and design provide excellent vertical and lateral stability for the track.
- Durability: Made from high-quality steel, offering good wear and corrosion resistance for long life.
Chinese Standard GB 60KG Rail
GB 60kg rail is a heavy-haul railway track material conforming to China's national standard GB2585-2007, with a unit weight of 60.64kg/m. It is made of high-carbon manganese steel (50Mn/U71Mn), featuring both high strength and anti-fatigue properties. It is specially designed for scenarios subject to dynamic load impact of locomotives and high-frequency rolling, and is applicable to national railway trunk lines, subways and industrial transportation lines.
Chinese Standard 60KG Rail Specifications
Bottom Width: 150mm
Web Thickness: 16.5mm
Head Width: 73mm
Rail Height: 176mm
Material: 50Mn, U71Mn
Length: 6-12, 12.5-25m or custom lengths as required
Weight: 60.64kg/m
Standard: GB2585-2007 Heavy rail
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UIC60 Rail
UIC60 Rail is mainly used for heavy load railroad, a very hot railroad track for sale. In France and Germany, it is widely used in high-speed railways. UIC60 rail has the characteristics of good ductility, high fatigue strength, and moderate fracture toughness. Its good chemical property enhances the performance and keeps the railroad tracks in good condition to a certain extent.
Head Width：72mm
Height：172mm
Base Width：150mm
The thickness of Web：16.5mm
Nominal Weight：60.21kg/m
Material：900A/1100
Length：12-25m
JIS 60kg Rail
The JIS 60kg rail, weighing 60.8kg per meter, is one of the most robust models in the JIS range. Built to JIS E 1101-2001 standards and manufactured from U71Mn steel, it delivers superior strength, fatigue resistance, and long-term performance. Suitable for high-speed rail lines, busy freight corridors, and mainline infrastructure, this rail ensures long-term safety and durability in demanding transit networks.
Rail Specification
| Height: 174mm | Base Width: 145mm |
| Head Width: 65mm | Web Thickness: 16.5 mm |
| Length: 6m-24m | Material: U71Mn |
| Weight: 60.8kg/m | Standard: JIS E 1101-2001 |
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