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.
The service life of railway spikes is influenced by multiple factors.
Firstly, material quality plays a crucial role. GNEE RAIL manufactures rail spikes from high-quality steel, ensuring excellent fatigue resistance and long-term durability.For example, Q235 carbon steel, Q345B carbon steel, 45#, 55#, etc.
Dog Spike
| Specification | Material | Surface | Standard |
| 5/8*6 '' | A3,Q235, 45#,55#, etc | According to customer needs. | According to customer's drawings or samples. |
| 9/16*5-1/2 '' | |||
| 3/8''*3-1/2 '' | |||
| 1/2*3-1/2 | |||
| Other kinds |
Screw Spike
| Type | Ss5, Ss 8, Ss25, Ss36, UIC864-1 Series, etc |
| Raw material | Q235, 35 steel, 45steel, 40Mn2, 20 Mn Si |
| Grade | 4.6, 4.8, 5.6, 8.8 |
| Surface | plain(oiled), black paint, color paint, zinc, HDG, etc |
Secondly, environmental conditions can accelerate corrosion. Humid or rainy regions are particularly prone to rusting of rail fastening spikes. Through surface treatment, GNEE's rail screw spikes achieve superior corrosion resistance, allowing them to perform reliably in various operating environments.
The traffic load on the railway line also affects the wear rate of the spikes. GNEE RAIL strictly adheres to international production standards for rail spikes, ensuring that our fasteners maintain track safety effectively.
Maintenance is another key factor in extending the service life of rail spikes. During routine inspections, workers check for loose, corroded, or deformed rail fasteners. Minor rust can be treated with cleaning and anti-corrosion coatings, while deformed or heavily corroded spikes must be replaced promptly. When replacing spikes, specialized spike extraction tools are typically used to avoid causing additional damage to the sleepers (railroad ties).