The Unique Advantages Of Rail Clips Compared To Other Railway Fasteners

Aug 26, 2025 Leave a message

As one of the common railway fasteners in rail fastening system, elastic railway clips are made of forged spring steel and have many applications in railroad. No matter as a part of railway fastening system or as a railway fastener, elastic railway clips are used together with other railway components, such as rail spike, rail tie plate, rail pad and rail plastic dowel.

 

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The unique advantages of rail elastic clips

 

Fastening Rails: Elastic rail clips are designed to fasten the rails firmly to the sleepers, preventing any movement that could lead to misalignment.


Maintaining Rail Gauge: They help in maintaining the correct distance between the two rails, known as the rail gauge, which is essential for the safe passage of trains.


Absorbing Vibrations: The clips absorb vibrations caused by passing trains, reducing wear and improving passenger comfort.


Preventing Rail Movement: By providing a strong clamping force, elastic rail clips prevent horizontal and vertical movement of the rails.

 

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GNEE RAIL can provide various types of railway clips:

 

E-type Clips
Model Diameter Material Hardness
E1809 ø20 60Si2MnA 44-48
E1813 ø18 60Si2MnA 44-48
E2001 ø20 60Si2MnA 44-48
E2039 ø20 60Si2MnA 60Si2MnA
E2055 ø20 60Si2MnA 60Si2MnA

 

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SKL Tension clips
Model Diameter Material Hardness
SKL1 ø13 60Si3CrA 42-47
SKL3 ø13 60Si3CrA 42-47
SKL12 ø13 38Si7 42-47
SKL14 ø14 60Si2MnA 42-47

 

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Other Rail Clips
Model Russia rail clip Deenik clip Anti-vandal clip Fast clip GL1419 GL1419
Diameter ø18 ø25 ø18 ø15 ø14

 

We also manufacture kinds of Railway Screw Spike, Clip and Clamp, High Tensile Bolt with Nut and Washer, Rail Base(Tie) Plate, Rail Fish Plate, Rail Shoulder, Rail Screw and Spike, Fish Bolt with Nut and Washer, Rail Dowel, Rubber and EVA Pad, Crane Rail and Light Rail,and Other rail fasteners parts.