Railway Track Clip: A Key Component for Stable Railway Systems

Overview of Railway Track Clip

Railway track clips are vital components within the railway infrastructure, playing a pivotal role in maintaining the safety, stability, and efficiency of train operations. These small yet crucial devices are responsible for securely fastening the rails to the sleepers, ensuring the proper alignment and geometric stability of the track. As trains move along the tracks, they generate significant forces, including vertical loads from the weight of the train, lateral forces during curves, and longitudinal forces during acceleration and braking. Railway track clips effectively distribute these forces, preventing rail movement, reducing wear and tear, and minimizing the risk of derailments. Our railroad rail clips are meticulously engineered using advanced materials and manufacturing processes, offering exceptional performance, durability, and reliability to meet the demanding requirements of modern railway systems.

Parameter Table of Railway Track Clip

Parameter category	Detailed parameters
Material	High – strength spring steel (e.g., 60Si2MnA), stainless steel (e.g., 304 stainless steel) (customizable according to customer requirements)
Dimensions	Length: 80 – 150mm; Width: 20 – 40mm; Height: 15 – 30mm (specific dimensions can be tailored to suit different track types)
Surface Treatment	Zinc – plated (zinc layer thickness ≥ 10μm), hot – dip galvanized (zinc layer thickness ≥ 50μm), Dacromet coating (coating thickness 8 – 12μm) (for enhanced corrosion resistance)
Mechanical Properties	Tensile strength ≥ 1200MPa, Yield strength ≥ 1000MPa, Elongation ≥ 8%
Clamping Force	Ranges from 8 – 15kN depending on the clip model and track conditions
Fatigue life	Can withstand over 3 million fatigue cycles without failure
Applicable Rail Types	Suitable for 43kg/m, 50kg/m, 60kg/m, and 75kg/m rail sections

Features of Railway Track Clip

High – Strength and Durability

• Our railroad rail clips are made from high – quality steel, which undergoes special heat treatment processes to achieve excellent mechanical properties. This ensures that the clips can withstand the heavy loads and repeated stresses encountered during train operations without deformation or breakage.
• With a tensile strength of at least 1200MPa and a yield strength of 1000MPa, these clips provide a reliable and long – lasting fastening solution. Under normal operating conditions, they can have a service life of up to 20 – 25 years, reducing the need for frequent replacements and maintenance costs.

Superior Corrosion Resistance

• To protect the track clips from the harsh environmental conditions encountered in railway applications, such as rain, snow, humidity, and chemical exposure, we offer a range of surface treatment options. Zinc – plating and hot – dip galvanizing provide a protective layer that prevents rust and corrosion, extending the lifespan of the clips.
• In coastal areas or regions with high levels of industrial pollution, the Dacromet coating offers superior corrosion resistance, ensuring that the clips remain in good condition even in the most challenging environments. This not only enhances the reliability of the railway track but also reduces the overall maintenance requirements.

Precise Clamping Force Control

• Each railway track clip is designed to provide a precise and consistent clamping force. This is crucial for maintaining the stability of the rail and preventing it from moving or shifting under train loads. The clamping force can be adjusted according to the specific requirements of different rail sections and operating conditions.
• By maintaining the correct clamping force, our track clips help to reduce rail wear, minimize noise and vibration, and improve the overall riding quality for passengers. The accuracy of the clamping force is controlled within ±5%, ensuring reliable and stable performance.

Easy Installation and Maintenance

• The design of our railway track clips allows for quick and easy installation. They can be installed using standard railway tools and equipment, reducing the time and labor required for track construction and maintenance.
• Additionally, the clips are designed to be easily removable and replaceable when necessary. This simplifies the maintenance process, allowing for quick repairs and minimizing disruptions to train services.

Fixing Rails

Function of Railway Track Clip

• The primary function of railroad rail clips is to securely fix the rails to the sleepers. By applying a clamping force, they prevent the rails from moving longitudinally, laterally, or vertically, ensuring that the track remains in the correct alignment and geometry.
• This is essential for maintaining the safety of train operations, as any rail movement can lead to derailments or other accidents. Our track clips provide a reliable and stable fastening solution, keeping the rails firmly in place even under heavy loads and high – speed conditions.

Load Distribution

• Railway track clips play a crucial role in distributing the loads from the train to the sleepers and then to the ballast and subgrade. They help to spread the weight of the train evenly across the track structure, reducing the stress on individual components and preventing excessive settlement or deformation.
• By effectively distributing the loads, our track clips contribute to the long – term stability and durability of the railway track, reducing the need for frequent repairs and maintenance.

Temperature Compensation

• Rails expand and contract with changes in temperature. Railway track clips are designed to accommodate this thermal movement, allowing the rails to expand and contract freely without causing excessive stress or damage to the track structure.
• The elastic properties of the clips enable them to adjust to the rail movements, maintaining the proper clamping force and ensuring the stability of the track. This is particularly important in regions with large temperature variations, where thermal stresses can be significant.

Vibration and Noise Reduction

• The interaction between the train wheels and the rails generates vibrations and noise. Railroad rail clips can help to reduce these vibrations and noise levels by absorbing and dissipating some of the energy.
• By minimizing vibrations, our track clips contribute to a smoother and more comfortable ride for passengers, as well as reducing the impact on the surrounding environment. This is especially important in urban areas or near residential communities where noise pollution is a concern.

Package of Railway Track Clip

Polybag+Carton box+Wooden case/Pallet, according to customer’s request

Company Profile

Luoyang Fonyo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. was founded in 1998, covers an area of 72,600㎡, with more than 300 employees, 32 technicians, including 5 senior engineers, 11 assistant engineers, and 16 technicians. It has been rated as Luoyang Engineering Technology Center, Luoyang Technology R&D Center, and National High-tech Enterprise for many times.
Our production capacity is 30,000 tons per year. Currently, we mainly produce cast steel, cast iron (gray iron, ductile iron, etc.), processing of finished product and component assembly for locomotive,railcar,high-speed trains, mining equipment,wind power,etc.Our products have been exported to Russia, the United States, Germany, Argentina, Japan, France, South Africa,Italy and other countries.

FAQS

Q1: Are you a manufacturer or trading company?
A: We are a manufacturer. Our company was founded in 1998, with nearly 30 years in casting industry, a total area of 72,600㎡, with a factory building area of 51,000㎡.
Q2. What are your main products?
A: We primarily focus on steel casting, iron casting, finished product machining, and component assembly production for locomotive, railcar, high-speed trains, mining equipment, wind power,etc.
Q3: How precision can you produce casting parts?
A: We have the capability of producing casting parts with different casting processes. The production is strictly comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO45001,EN15085, IRIS.
Q4. Can you produce according to the samples?
 Yes, we can produce by your samples or technical drawings. We can build drawings for you after we get your samples too.
Q5: How do you do Quality Control before delivery?
A: Quality inspection is a very important factor to guarantee the quality of steel casting parts. We follow 3 times of inspection during the whole production process. And we will provide material testing report, dimensional testing report, and mechanical properties testing report to our clients before delivery.

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Contact: Stella Liu
Email:sales@railwaypart.com