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. 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.
The holes for bolting the anchor and leveling bolts, and holes for bolt through clips if present, are precisely drilled into the sole plates. For weldable clips and base clips, the bottom of the clip is welded onto the sole plates before galvanizing. GNEE RAIL can manufacture any quantities big or small and try to accommodate our customer requests, although it is more economical to manufacture larger quantities.
Rail Tie Plate Specifications
| 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, | |||