Elastic Rail Clip in Rail Fastening System

Elastic rail clips are key components in rail fastening systems and an essential part of E-clip fastening systems. Used together with concrete railway sleepers, they securely fasten rails on both sides while maintaining correct track gauge and alignment. Manufactured from high-strength forged spring steel through a hot forging process, elastic rail clips provide stable elastic clamping force to resist rail movement caused by heavy loads, vibration, and temperature changes. The hot-forged structure ensures a uniform microstructure, resulting in improved fatigue resistance, long service life, and reliable performance in both railway construction and maintenance applications.

 

 

Material	High-strength spring steel
Manufacturing process	Hot forging + heat treatment
Surface treatment	Black oxide, electro-galvanized, or hot-dip galvanized
Types available	SKL type, E-clip type, Fast Clip, customized designs
Applicable rail types	UIC, AREMA, GB, and other international standards
Installation	Compatible with concrete sleepers and base plates

 

Custom dimensions and technical specifications are available upon request.

 

E-type Clips
Model	Diameter	Material	Hardness
E1809	ø20	60Si2MnA	44-48
E1813	ø18	60Si2MnA	44-48
E2001	ø20	60Si2MnA	44-48
E2039	ø20	60Si2MnA	60Si2MnA
E2055	ø20	60Si2MnA	60Si2MnA
SKL Tension clips
Model	Diameter	Material	Hardness
SKL1	ø13	60Si3CrA	42-47
SKL3	ø13	60Si3CrA	42-47
SKL12	ø13	38Si7	42-47
SKL14	ø14	60Si2MnA	42-47

 

Other Rail Clips
Model	Russia rail clip	Deenik clip	Anti-vandal clip	Fast clip GL1419	GL1419
Diameter	ø18	ø25	ø18	ø15	ø14

 

 

 Stable elastic clamping force ensures secure rail fixation

 

 Excellent fatigue resistance for long service life

 

 Effective vibration and noise reduction

 

 Reliable performance under heavy axle loads and high-speed operation

 

 Easy installation and replacement, reducing maintenance time

 

 

We understand that product quality is the foundation of long-term cooperation. As our products are used in the railway industry, where safety and reliability are critical, quality control is never compromised. LanLing Elastic Rail Clips are produced under strict quality control to ensure consistent performance, durability, and long-term reliability in railway applications.

 

 

With customers in both domestic and international markets, our product packaging is designed to meet the requirements of long-distance transportation. We use wooden crates, steel pallets, and woven bags to ensure moisture resistance and impact protection during shipping. Packaging solutions can also be customized according to shipment volume and specific customer requirements.

 

Q1: What is the main function of an elastic rail clip in a rail fastening system?
Elastic rail clips provide a stable elastic clamping force to securely fix the rail to sleepers or base plates, maintaining correct track gauge and preventing rail movement under train loads, vibration, and temperature changes.

 

Q2: What material are elastic rail clips made from?
Elastic rail clips are typically made from high-strength forged spring steel and produced through a hot forging and heat treatment process to ensure uniform microstructure, high fatigue resistance, and long service life.

 

Q3: Where are elastic rail clips commonly used?
They are widely used in conventional railways, high-speed rail lines, metro systems, and heavy-haul railways, suitable for both new construction and track maintenance projects.

 

Q4: Why is hot forging important for elastic rail clips?
Hot forging provides a more uniform microstructure compared to other forming methods, improving mechanical strength, fatigue resistance, and long-term reliability under repeated dynamic loading.

 

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