Rail tie plate is also called rail base plate or sole plate, it is a main component in railroad construction of a crane rail or track support system.
Detailed Functions of Railway Tie Plates
Fasten the Rails and Sleepers
Tie plate is an irreplaceable component in fastening the rails and sleepers, and it provides a solid foundation of the rails and reduces the abrasion damage of the sleepers. With the help of rail spikes and other fastening components, rail tie plates can fix the rail tracks properly and prolong the service life of rails and sleepers.
Keep the Correct Rail Gauge
Consider of the force caused by the weight of passengers and the train, the rail may deviate from the original track slightly. It is tie plates together with sleepers fasten the rails tightly so that the trains can run safely on the tracks.
Distribute the Weight Forced on the Rail
Railroad tie plates can evenly distribute the weight of the train, cargo or passengers. The use of tie plates helps to reduce the friction between the rails and ties, and makes the sleepers last longer.
Fasten the Rail Fastening System
With the application of high speed rails and the use of concrete sleepers, fastening system is more and more popularized. Railway tie plate provide a support for the whole fastening system, and it needs the assistance of rail spike, rail clip, or rail clamp to secure the rail to the tie.
GNEE RAIL can provide various types of rail tie plates, such as Single shoulder tie plates, Double shoulder base plates, Base plates for KPO fastening systems, AREMA standard tie plate, AREMA hook twin tie plate, etc. We can also provide customized services according to customer requirements to meet your various needs.
