A railroad spike, also called rail spike, railway spike, track spike, rail spike, railroad spike, or railroad tie nail, is one of the crucial rail fasteners used to fix rail tracks and railroad sleepers, which plays a key role in railway settings.
During installation, workers use specialized tools to drive the rail spike vertically into the pre-drilled holes in the sleeper (railroad tie). The driving depth must be carefully controlled-if too shallow, the spike will not secure the rail effectively; if too deep, it may damage the sleeper. Typically, the head of the rail fastening spike is slightly embedded under the base of the rail, ensuring both a secure hold and unobstructed rail operation.
After installation, it is important to perform regular inspections of the spike's fastening condition to prevent loosening caused by long-term vibration. The professional engineering team at GNEE RAIL can provide full installation guidance and technical recommendations throughout the process.
GNEE RAIL offers a variety of railroad spike specifications.
Product specifications: Ss1, Ss2, Ss5, Ss6, Ss7, Ss8, Ss16, Ss17, Ss23, Ss24, Ss25, Ss27, Ss28, Ss35, Ss36, Ss76, and 3V threaded spikes; V20, V23, V26; and various trapezoidal thread bolts.
The levels are 4.6, 4.8, 5.6, 5.8, 6.8, 8.8, 10.9, and 12.9.
Material grades: Q235, 35#, 45#, 40Cr, 20MnTiB, 35CrMo, 42CrMo.
The surface can be treated with natural oiling, blackening, hot-dip galvanizing, electro-galvanizing, dacromet, etc.