A steel rail is an engineered steel track member that ensures continuous, stable, and accurately guided vehicle operation by combining structural stiffness with precise surface geometry. It links the vehicle system to the track foundation through controlled load transmission. GNEE RAIL supplies rails across all major global standards including GB, UIC, DIN536, JIS, AS1085, BS11, and AREMA/ASCE, covering light rails, heavy rails, and crane rails such as QU70–QU120 and DIN A55–A120, and offers one-stop services covering rail processing, matching fasteners, and project technical coordination.
What is ASCE Rail?
ASCE Rails are an older type of Tee section type rail characterized by their small cross-section and light weight. They are suitable for light-load industrial rails operating under low to medium axle loads, and are applicable to mining and industrial applications. GNEE RAIL manufactures ASCE rails in all sizes, as well as other common standards such as UIC rails, AREMA rails, and BS rails.
| Standard | Sepc. | Material Typical Grade |
| UIC860 | UIC54 | 700,900A,900B |
| UIC60 | ||
| EN13674.1 | 5.00E+02 | R200,R350HT,R260Mn,R35LHT,R320Cr,R370CrHT |
| 5.40E+02 | ||
| 6.00E+02 | ||
| 6.00E+03 | ||
| BS-11-1985 | BS80A | 700,900A,900B |
| BS90A | ||
| BS100A | ||
| AREMA | 115RE | SS,HH,LA,IH |
| 136RE | ||
| ASCE60 | U71Mn | |
| ASCE85 | U71Mn | |
| GB 2585-2007 | 50kg/m | U71Mn |
| 60kg/m | U75V | |
| 75kg/m | ||
| TB/T2344-2012 | 50kg/m | U71Mn,U75V,U77MnCr |
| 60kg/m | U78CrV | |
| 75kg/m | ||
| GB 11264-1989 | 8kg/m | Q235 |
| 12kg/m | Q235 | |
| 15kg/m | 55Q, Q235 | |
| 18kg/m | 55Q, Q235 | |
| 22kg/m | 55Q, Q235 | |
| 24kg/m | 55Q, Q235 | |
| 30kg/m | 55Q, Q235 | |
| 38kg/m | 50Mn, U71Mn | |
| 43kg/m | 50Mn, U71Mn | |
| GB Crane rails | QU70 | U71Mn |
| QU80 | U71Mn | |
| QU100 | U71Mn | |
| QU120 | U71Mn |
What size is the ASCE 80 rail?
Light rail ASCE 80 manufactured according ASCE American standard, mass of 39,68 kg per meter, 80 pounds per yard.
| Profile | Standard | Dimensions mm | Section S | Mass m | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | B | C | E | cm² | kg/m | |||
| ASCE standard | ||||||||
| ASCE 80 | ASCE | 127 | 127 | 63,50 | 13,89 | 50,55 | 39,68 | |
Application of ASCE80 Steel Rails
ASCE 80 (80 lb/yd) steel rails are primarily used for industrial crane systems (overhead/gantry), underground mining tracks, and automated warehouse systems, offering a balance of strength and weight for durable, smooth guidance of heavy machinery in demanding environments. They provide reliable tracks for high-impact loads, serving as essential infrastructure for logistics, manufacturing, and resource extraction where standard railway profiles aren't suitable.
Key Applications:
- Crane Rails: Supporting light to heavy-duty overhead cranes, gantry cranes, and other rail-dependent lifting equipment in factories, ports, and shipyards.
- Underground Mining: Transporting materials and equipment within mining operations due to their robustness and suitability for temporary or permanent track.
- Automated Warehousing: Providing stable tracks for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and retrieval systems.
- Industrial Transport: Used for internal logistics and light transport solutions within industrial complexes.
Why ASCE 80?
- Strength & Durability: With a mass of approximately 39.68 kg/meter (80 lbs/yard) and features like a wide head (63.5 mm), it withstands significant wheel pressure and impacts.
- Versatility: Offers a good compromise between weight and performance for various industrial needs, manufactured to ASTM A1 standards.
- Material Options: Available in common materials like Q235B and U71Mn for specific strength requirements.
| Q235B | Mechanical property | Chemical composition(%) | |||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | |||
| ≥ | ≥ | ||||||||||
| 235 | 24 | 375-460 | 38-47 | 26% | 0.12-0.22 | 0.35 | 0.30-0.70 | 0.045 | 0.045 | ||
| Steel Grade | C(%) | Si | Mn | Cr | V | P | S | Tensile Strength (Rm/MPa) |
| U71Mn | 0.65~0.76 | 0.15~0.58 | 0.70~1.40 | – | – | ≤0.035 | ≤0.030 | ≥880 |
Since 2008, GNEE RAIL has been supplying steel rails of different grades for more than 18 years, steel rails from GNEE is highly recommened in China and abroad.Wtih cutting edge equipment, GNEE produces high quality steel rails that meet with requirements of most countries. Standard rail, head hardened rail, heavy rail,light rail,crane rail and other types are all available here, as one of the China main rail supplier, GNEE RAIL has been working on supplying economical green railway products all over the world.