Application Of E-type Rail Clip in E-type Railway Fastener System

Aug 26, 2025 Leave a message

E Type Rail Elastic Clip is one of the common track fasteners in the railway fastening system, which is used to provide positive and durable track alignment under harshest working conditions, thus to extend the life of railway track. Generally, rail elastic clip is made of forged spring steel with diameter range from 18mm to 23mm, the main function of rail clip is to fasten railroad sleeper and steel rail together. The rail clip is considered as one of the best ways to ensure that rails not move, bend, warp etc.

 

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Model Diameter Material Under Pressure HRC Weight
E1609 Ø 16mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.43kg/pc
E1809 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.61kg/pc
E1813 Ø 18mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.62kg/pc
E2001 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc
E2009 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc
E2039 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc
E2007 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc
E2055 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc
E2056 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc
E2063 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc

 

Application of E-type railway elastic clip in E-type railway fastener system

 

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Specifications for ONE unit of E-clip fastening system
Item Quantity Material Type Remark
E-clip 2 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA Dia. 16mm Hardness: 44-48HRC
Dia. 18mm Toe Load: 500-700kgf for Dia.16mm; 750-900kgf for Dia.18mm; 1100-1400kgf for Dia.20mm
Dia. 20mm Fatigue life:5 million cycles without breaking
  Standard: DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222
Shoulder 2 QT500-7, QT450-10 UIC54,UIC60, 50kg rail, 60kg rail, Hardness of E-clip is 44-48HRC; Toe Load for E-clip is 500-700kgf (Dia.16mm); 750-900kgf(Dia.18mm); 1100-1400kgf(Dia.20mm);
Rail pad 1 HDPE, rubber or EVA BS80lbs,BS100lbs, and size as ordered Fatigue life of E-clip is 5 millions cycles without breaking DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222 qualified E-clip
Insulator 2 Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66)    

 

GNEE RAIL supplies various types of railway elastic clips, including E-type clips, spring plates, SKL clips, overhead crane clips, Russian-standard clips, and other specification-compliant variants. We offer customized products based on client requirements. Contact us for a free quotation.