Rail anchors made in one-piece construction from spring steel are designed to fasten the steel rail tight on the base of the rail to prevent the rail from longitudinal movements, i.e. the " creeping" of the rail, caused by changing temperature, grades, traffic patterns, and braking action of trains.
Rail anchors are installed directly on the base of the rail and fit snugly against the sleeper. GNEE RAILWAY RAILWAY-manufactured rail anchors provide an enlarged support surface for both the rail base and sleeper, preventing cutting and abrasion while extending sleeper service life. Designed for specific rail weights and base widths, GNEE RAILWAY RAILWAY's rail tie anchor supplies two primary types of rail anchors: drive-on rail anchors and spring-type rail anchors.
Locations of Rail tie Anchors
Usually, rail anchors are used in certain locations of railway. When anchors are used, taking a 39 foot rail as the example, 8 railr0ad anchors are usually commended. With the increasing of the steep grades, the number of rail anchors may be increased.
Rail anchors are used on track approaching open deck bridges, every third tie should be box-anchored for at least two rail lengths off each end of the bridge.
As rail crossings where anchors are used, every third tie should be box anchored for at least two rail lengths in all directions from the crossing.
Rail anchors are optional used in railway turnouts. When anchors are used in the turnouts, it is helpful to correct the geometry problems.
Rail anchors are optional used in railway turnouts. When anchors are used in the turnouts, it is helpful to correct the geometry problems.