What kind of rail spike is used for wood sleeper

Aug 18, 2025 Leave a message

Rail spike is a large nail with an offset head that is used to secure rails and base plates to railroad ties in the rail track.Rail spikes, as critical components of railway track systems, play an indispensable role. Their primary function is securing rails to sleepers, preventing displacement or deformation caused by train operations. This directly impacts not only train safety but also passenger lives.

 

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Rail spikes include screw spikes and dog spikes. Dog spikes can only be used on wooden sleepers and are the most common fastening component in North American railways, while screw spikes, due to their threaded design, are typically employed in concrete sleepers.

 

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