What is the meaning of uic 60 kg rail?
A UIC 60 rail is a heavy-duty, standard-gauge railway track profile defined by the International Union of Railways (UIC), weighing about 60 kilograms per meter (kg/m), designed for high-speed and heavy-freight traffic, offering excellent durability, strength, and compatibility across global rail networks, often referred to as 60E1.
Key Aspects:
- UIC (International Union of Railways): An international body that sets unified technical standards for railways, ensuring interoperability.
- 60 kg/m: Indicates the rail's mass per meter, signifying a robust section for demanding loads and speeds.
- 60E1: The specific designation for this profile within European standards (EN 13674-1).
- Design: Features an "H"-shaped cross-section with specific dimensions (e.g., 172 mm height, 150 mm base) for stability and performance.
- Applications: Used extensively in high-speed lines (like in France/Germany), heavy haul lines, urban transit, and industrial railways due to its high load capacity and long service life.
- Properties: Offers good ductility, high fatigue strength, and wear resistance, achieved through specific steel grades (like R260, R350HT) and quality control.
60 kg Rail Dimensions
UIC 50kg, 54kg, 60 kg rail specification
| Type | Head Width(mm) | Rail Height(mm) | Base Width(mm) | Web Thickness(mm) | Weight(kg/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UIC 50kg Rail | 152 | 125 | 70 | 15 | 50.46 |
| UIC 54kg Rail | 159 | 140 | 70 | 16 | 54.43 |
| UIC 60kg Rail | 172 | 150 | 74.3 | 16.5 | 60.21 |
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| Classification | Height(mm) | Head (mm) | Bottom (mm) | Thick(mm) | Weight (kg/m) | |
| Light Rail | 8 KG/M | 65 | 25 | 54 | 7 | 8.42 |
| 9 KG/M | 63.5 | 32.1 | 63.5 | 5.9 | 8.94 | |
| 12 KG/M | 69.85 | 38.1 | 69.85 | 7.54 | 12.2 | |
| 15 KG/M | 79.37 | 42.86 | 79.37 | 8.33 | 15.2 | |
| 18 KG/M | 80 | 40 | 80 | 10 | 18.06 | |
| Classification | Height(mm) | Head (mm) | Bottom (mm) | Thick(mm) | Weight (kg/m) | |
| Heavy Rail | 38 KG/M | 134 | 68 | 114 | 13 | 38.733 |
| 43 KG/M | 140 | 70 | 114 | 14.5 | 44.653 | |
| 45 KG/M | 145 | 67 | 126 | 14.5 | 45.546 | |
| 50 KG/M | 152 | 70 | 132 | 15.5 | 51.514 | |
| 60 KG/M | 176 | 73 | 150 | 16.5 | 60.64 | |
| Crane Rail Type | Standard | Size | Material | Standard Length |
| QU Series | Chinese | QU70, QU80, | U71Mn, U75V | 12m |
| YB/T 5055-2014 | QU100, QU120 |