The E-clip rail fastening system is a widely adopted solution for securing railway tracks, featuring E-clip fasteners along with iron pads or embedded fittings that connect the rails to the sleepers. Its design effectively absorbs and disperses vibrations and shock forces from railway operations, ensuring that the rails remain securely fixed and preventing track loosening or movement. Suitable for high-speed rail, heavy rail, and high-speed railway systems, the E-Clip system is known for its reliability and performance across diverse rail environments, including those with high traffic and extreme weather conditions.
Its simplistic design facilitates easy installation and maintenance, which contributes to its global popularity. By enhancing track stability and safety, the E-clip rail fastening system extends the lifespan of railway infrastructure and reduces the frequency of track repairs.
The complete E-clip fastening system for each sleeper consists of the following components
Item included | Quantity | Material | Size | Remark |
E clip | 4 | 60Si2MnA, 60Si2CrA | Dia. 16mm,18mm or 20mm (E1809, E2006,E2007,E2009,etc | Hardness: 44-48HRC |
Toe Load: Dia.16mm: 500-700kgf; Dia.18mm:750-900kgf; Dia.20mm:1100-1400kgf | ||||
Fatigue life: 5 millions cycles without breaking | ||||
Standard: DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222 | ||||
Shoulder | 4 | QT500-7, QT450-10 | For UIC54, UIC60, 115RE, BS80lbs, BS100lbs, 50kg rail, 60kg rail, etc. | Note: Hardness of E-clip is 44-48HRC; Toe Load for E-clip is 500-700kgf (Dia.16mm); 750-900kgf(Dia.18mm); 1100-1400kgf(Dia.20mm); Fatigue life of E-clip is 5 millions cycles without breaking DIN17221, BS970, GB/T1222 qualified E-clip |
Rail pad | 2 | HDPE, rubber or EVA | ||
Insulator | 4 | Reinforced Nylon 66 (PA66) |
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