What is the weight of the rail tie plate?

Railroad tie plate, also called base plate or sole plate, is a kind of steel plate used between the rails and sleepers on rail tracks. Tie plate is usually tapered on the sleepers by rail bolts or rail spikes through the holes in the plate.

The weight of a rail tie plate varies significantly depending on its type and application, ranging from approximately 7.57 kg to over 26 kg. For example, an S49 rail tie plate weighs about 7.57 kg, while a heavier SZ 60 plate for UIC 60 rails weighs around 22.73 kg. Other examples include a model for AREMA 115D rail at 28.8 kg and a standard plate for AREMA 132/136 rail weighing 11-12 kg.

Lightweight examples:

• S49 rail tie plate: 7.57 kg

• Rph 1/160: 7.86 kg

• Rp 01/01/160: 7.70 kg

Medium to heavy examples:

• Rph 1/210 FVZ: 10.69 kg

• Rph 6/210: 11.32 kg

• Rph 11 Ü: 15.37 kg

• SZ 60: 22.73 kg

Heavy-duty examples:

• AREMA 115D rail tie plate: 28.8 kg

• AREMA 100-8B rail tie plate: 26 kg

As one of the leading rail tie plate manufacturer in China, GNEE RAILWAY RAILWAY is experienced in manufacture of these 3 types of rail tie plates. With high production technology, we are able to meet the large demand for rail construction. Besides, we are able to manufacture both single shoulder and double shoulder plates. And all of our products can meet the standard of AREMA, UIC, BS, etc.

Rail tie plates by forging

We have 300T ~ 1600 T forging friction presses and 7 forging production lines, and 5T electro-hydraulic hammer. Our forging annual production capacity is up to 12,000 tons of rail plate, a amount of 400,000 forged rail plates.

Rail tie plates by rolling

Thanks to the rich experience on steel rolling used for fish plates and gauge blocks, we have manufactured various types of dies, such as 11, 14, 14-3/4 inch die for 5-1/2 and 6 inch rail tie plates.

Rail tie plates by casting

Casting, among the 3 die production technology, is regarded as the most cost-effective way. We own 2 casting workshop specialized in tie plate casting. With hot pre-coated sand and machining method, we are able to ensure the accuracy of the tie plate.

Rail tie plates play an important role in securing the safety of railway and passengers. It has the function of supporting the rails and protecting the sleepers. GNEE RAILWAY RAILWAY can provide you with high quality and reliable rail tie plate and all of our products are inspected by a full set of inspection facilities in quality center. Both standard and customized rail base plates are available according to your drawing and sample.

Send your special customization requirements to GNEE RAILWAY.