What Is SS6 Railway Spike

Aug 14, 2025 Leave a message

In railway construction, railway spikes may seem like simple components, but they play a crucial role. The primary function of a rail spike is to firmly secure the steel rail to the sleeper (railroad tie), ensuring that the rail does not shift during train operations. Although small in size, they are indispensable in fastening the connection between rails and sleepers.

 

The SS6 railway screw spike is one of the Ss series Sleeper railroad spikes , with specific technical requirements and application scenarios. GNEE RAIL manufactures SS6 rail screw spikes from high-strength steel, with anti-corrosion surface treatments to withstand harsh outdoor environments. Moreover, when designing SS6 screw spikes, GNEE fully considers the load-bearing requirements of railway lines, ensuring they can endure the high pressure and vibration generated by passing trains.

 

The SS6 screw spike belongs to a specific type within the SS series sleeper screw category. In addition to this specification of SS series sleeper screws, GNEE RAIL can also supply the following variants:

 

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Type Specification Weight/kg Surface Standard
Ss 1/130 M22*130 0.451   UIC
Ss 1/150 M22*150 0.478 Natural AREMA
Ss 2/180 M22*150 0.595 Zinc GB
Ss 5/150 M24*150 0.545 Paint or
Ss 6/150 M26*150 0.702 Oil According to your drawings or samples.
Ss 7/180 M24*180 0.636 According to your needs.  
Ss 8/140 M24*140 0.528    
Ss 8/150 M24*150 0.548