Rail Fasteners

■Types of Rail fasteners■

■ E-Clips

E-clips, also known as elastic rail clips, are widely used to fasten rails to concrete or wooden ties. They provide a resilient grip on the rail, allowing for movement and vibration dampening while maintaining secure attachment.

■ Pandrol Clips

Pandrol clips are another type of elastic rail clip commonly used in railway track systems. They offer a secure and resilient fastening solution, with variations available to accommodate different rail profiles and track conditions.

■ Clamp Fastenings

Clamp fastenings consist of a clamp, a baseplate, and fastening bolts. They provide a sturdy and reliable means of securing rails to the underlying base and are often used in heavy-duty or high-speed rail applications.

■ Screw Spike Fastenings

Screw spike fastenings use screws or spikes driven directly into the wooden ties to secure the rail. They are commonly used in traditional railway track systems and offer a straightforward and cost-effective fastening solution.

■ Rail Pad

Rail pads are elastic components placed between rails and sleepers (or baseplates) to absorb shock, reduce vibration, and prevent wear/fatigue on track infrastructure. Primarily made from rubber, polyurethane, or EVA, these pads are crucial for protecting concrete ties, ensuring load distribution, and increasing passenger comfort.

■ Rail Fish Plate

A rail fish plate (or joint bar) is a metal bar bolted to the sides of two rails to join them together, maintaining, alignment, and structural integrity of the track. They are crucial for supporting the rail ends, facilitating load transfer, and allowing for thermal expansion. Common types include light, heavy, and crane rail plates.

■ Rail Tie Plates

Rail tie plates, or base plates, are critical steel components placed between rails and sleepers (ties) to distribute loads, maintain proper gauge, and prevent sleepers from premature wear. They are typically fastened to wooden or concrete ties using spikes or screws.

■Rail fasteners maintenance■

■ Regular Inspections

Conduct regular visual inspections of rail fasteners to check for signs of wear, damage, or corrosion. Inspect the fasteners, including clips, bolts, and baseplates, for any loose or missing components.

■ Tightening and Replacement

Tighten loose bolts or clips as necessary to ensure a secure connection between the rail and the underlying base. Replace damaged or worn fasteners promptly to prevent track instability and potential derailments.

■ Lubrication

Apply lubricants to bolts, clips, and other fastener components to reduce friction and prevent corrosion. Lubrication helps to maintain the integrity of the fasteners and prolong their service life.

■ Cleaning

Keep rail fasteners clean and free of debris, dirt, and vegetation. Regular cleaning helps prevent corrosion and ensures that fasteners maintain their functionality over time.

■ Track Geometry Monitoring

Monitor track geometry, including rail alignment, gauge, and elevation, to detect any deviations from the specified standards. Address track irregularities promptly to prevent excessive wear on rail fasteners and track components.

■ Weather Protection

Protect rail fasteners from exposure to harsh weather conditions, such as extreme temperatures, moisture, and UV radiation. Use weather-resistant coatings or covers to shield fasteners from environmental elements and prevent corrosion.

■ Electrical Isolation Maintenance

For electrified railway systems, ensure that insulating materials or devices are properly maintained to provide electrical isolation between the rails and the underlying base. Inspect insulators regularly and replace any damaged or worn components.

■Rail fasteners application■

■ Securing Rails to Ties

Rail fasteners are primarily used to secure rails to the underlying base, which may consist of concrete, wooden, or steel ties. They provide a secure attachment method, ensuring that the rails remain in place during train operations.

■ Ensuring Track Stability

Rail fasteners play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and alignment of railway tracks. By securely fastening the rails to the ties, they help prevent rail movement, track irregularities, and potential derailments.

■ Dampening Vibrations

Rail fasteners help dampen vibrations generated by train movements, reducing noise levels and minimizing wear and tear on the track components. This contributes to passenger comfort and mitigates potential environmental impacts.

■ Supporting Heavy Loads

Rail fasteners distribute the loads exerted by passing trains evenly across the track structure, including the ties and ballast. By spreading the load over a larger area, they help prevent track deformation and premature wear.

■ Facilitating Maintenance

Rail fasteners allow for easier maintenance and repair of railway tracks by providing quick and convenient access to the rails and other track components. This facilitates timely inspections, maintenance, and repairs, helping to minimize downtime and disruption to train services.

■ Ensuring Safety

Properly installed and maintained rail fasteners are essential for ensuring the safety of railway operations. They help prevent track irregularities and potential hazards that could lead to accidents or derailments.

■ Our Factory ■

GNEE Rail is a reliable and professional manufacturer with a specialization in crafting top-quality railway fasteners. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, we prioritize precision engineering and stringent quality control measures to deliver products that exceed industry standards. Our extensive experience and expertise in the field ensure that every railway fastener we produce is meticulously designed and manufactured to meet the demands of the most challenging railway applications. We provide tailored solutions and prompt support to meet the specific requirements of each project. With a proven track record of reliability and innovation, we are the preferred choice for railway projects worldwide.

■Our Certification■

■ FAQ ■

Q: Are you a genuine manufacturer?
A: Yes, all products shown in our website are produced in our ISO9001:2015 certified factory; We are also a company registered by China Customs with the right to export and import.

Q: I want to keep our design confidence; can we sign NDA?
A: Sure, protecting customers' profit is our obligatory responsibility, signed NDA would be valid for both of us.

Q: What should I offer to get your quotation?
A: Please offer us your detailed information for the product, such as drawings with 2D/3D by software Pro/E, Auto CAD, SolidWorks, UG etc; as well as materials, surface treatment, quantity, and package. Any special requirements should be highlighted especially for tolerance.

Q: How long does it take to receive samples?
A: 20 working days,the lead time is the general production period and does not include the transportation time.
we can supply free samples with less quantity,but customers need to pay shipping cost.

Q: How long is the manufacturing lead time?
A: Mass Production:30-45 working days after sample approval by yours.T
he lead time is the general production period without the transportation time.
We could make some special production arrangements effectively if the customer has an urgent need.

Q: How long does it take to ship goods from China by sea?
A: It takes about 5 weeks to European ports plus 1 week for customs clearance, so you can get the container within 6 to 7 weeks.
It takes about 2 weeks to east coast and 3 weeks to west coast US ports. All sea goods are shipped from Qingdao/Shanghai/Ningbo Port.

Q: How long does it take to ship goods from China by air?
A: It takes about 7 days to all major destinations.

Q: What are the payment terms?
A: Payment terms are negotiable and will improve for long-term customers.
During the initial stages, we request 50% of the tooling fee in advance with the balance payable on acceptance of samples.
Bulk production orders can be negotiable. We prefer a 30% deposit and the balance by T/T before delivery.

Q: New product development process
A: Got tooling order and sample order with 50% deposit---Hold a meeting with the relation dept. To ensure the developing schedule---Design mold, fixture, and gauge and make them in our factory--- mold. fixture and gauge making---producing samples---approved from customer-purchasing material-forging-heat treatment-shot blasting-machining-Inspection-package---delivery


Q: Which countries do you export to?
A: Now mainly exports to the U.S.A, Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Brazil, Swedish, Japan, Korea, Middle East of Asia, Thailand, and so on.

Q: Can we visit the factory to conduct an audit?
A: Yes, you are welcome to visit our factory.

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