A rail fastening system, also known as rail fastening, rail fastener, railway fastening system, it is used to fix rails to railway sleeper or railroad ties, which is usually consisted of rail clips, rail anchors, railroad tie plates, chairs, fasteners, dog spikes, screw spikes, track bolts, etc. The selection of a fastening system must be made with utmost care for rail road safety can't be compromised.
How to Select the Appropriate Rail Fastening System
Project Requirements and Railway Type
Selecting the appropriate rail fastening system depends on the type of project. GNEE RAIL offers various types of railway fastening systems, such as the WJ-8 rail fastening system and WJ-7 railway fastening system for high-speed railways, as well as other systems like SKL fasteners system and KPO rail clamp fastening system.
| Specifications for ONE unit of WJ-8 Rail Fastening system | ||
| Item | Quantity | Material |
| Rail clip | 2 | 60Si2MnA |
| Screw spike | 2 | 20MnTiB |
| Flat washer | 2 | Q235A |
| Rail Insulator | 2 | PA66 |
| Guide plate | 2 | Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) |
| Rail pad | 1 | EVA, or rubber |
| Tie plate | 1 | QT450-10 |
| Plastic dowel | 2 | HDPE, Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) |
| Rail Adjustable Pad | 2 | PE |
| Tie Plate adjustable pad | 2 | PE |
| Specifications for ONE unit of SKL Clip rail fastening system | ||||
| Item | Quantity | Type | Material | Remark |
| SKL tension clip | 2 | skl1, skl3, skl12, skl14 | 60Si2CrA, 60Si2CrA, 38Si7 | Hardness: 42-47HRC |
| Standard: DIN17221, GB/T1222 | ||||
| Ss35 screw spike | 2 | M24×150mm | Grade 4.6: Q235 | Standard: ISO898-1 |
| Grade 5.6: 35# | UIC864-1 | |||
| Grade 8.8: 45# | NF F500-50 | |||
| Flat washer | 2 | Uls7 | Q235 | Standard: EN10025, EN10139 |
| Plastic dowel | 2 | For different sizes of screw spike | HDPE, Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) | For insert into concrete sleeper |
| Guide plate | 2 | UIC54, UIC60, 50kg rail, 60kg rail, | Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) | Different designs are available |
| and other sizes as ordered | ||||
| Rail pad | 1 | Size as ordered | EVA, or rubber | |
Environmental Conditions
Environmental factors such as humidity, extreme temperatures, or coastal salinity can influence the choice of rail fasteners. GNEE RAIL uses high-quality steel to manufacture railway fasteners, ensuring excellent corrosion resistance and long-term performance even under harsh conditions.
Compliance with Standards
GNEE RAIL produces railway fastening systems in compliance with various international standards, such as EN 13481, AREMA, UIC, or DIN, to ensure safe and compliant operation. In addition to standardized products, we also provide customized solutions based on client drawings.
Contact GNEE for professional assistance.
We supply not only complete railway fastening systems but also individual fasteners such as base plates, elastic clips, spikes, bolts and nuts, fish plates, gauge rods, switch components, insulators, and more. Reach out to GNEE for further product information.