Benefits Of Using Railway Elastic Clips

Aug 26, 2025 Leave a message

Rail clip is a component of railway fastening systems. It is used to fix the railroad track to the underlying baseplate and sleepers. The clamping force by rail clips helps to maintain the gauge and prevent the rail from moving in the vertical and horizontal direction relative to the sleeper. One extensively used type of rail clip is an elastic rail clip made of hot-pressed spring steel. Its energy produced at elastic deformation can alleviate the vibration and shock when trains move. GNEE RAIL also other track fasteners such as rail joints, gauge rods,rail spike, rail clamps, and rail pads are also available.

 

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Benefits of Using Railway Elastic Clips

 

Secure Rail Fixation: Elastic clips firmly fasten rails to sleepers, preventing any movement that may cause misalignment.

 

Maintain Gauge Stability: They help preserve the correct distance between two rails (i.e., track gauge), which is critical for safe train passage.

 

Vibration Absorption: Elastic clips absorb vibrations generated during train operation, reducing wear and enhancing passenger comfort.

 

Prevent Rail Displacement: By providing strong clamping force, they prevent horizontal and vertical displacement of rails.

 

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Examples of rail clip types provided by GNEE RAIL:

 

E Type Railway Clip

 

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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
E2091 Ø 20mm 60Si2MnA ≥950kg 44-48 0.80kg/pc

 

Other Elastic Rail Clips For Sale

 

E rail clip E1, E2, E3, E1609, E1817, E2006
Vossloh clip & forged rail clip SKL 1, SKL 3, SKL 12, SKL 14
Other rail clips Russian rail clips, Gauge Lock Clip
Customize rail clip according to drawings or customer requirements

 

GNEE can provide a variety of railway spring clips and can customize products according to customer requirements. Contact us for more product information.