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RAIL PROPERTIES

RAIL FASTENING SYSTEMS

Refers to the equipment used to fix rails to railway sleepers (or railway ties). Numerous types of systems exist
today with variations around the sleeper type used:

sleeper Density sleeper Material Fastener Type Elements of Fastening
system
Hard Concrete or steel Clip, Clamp or spring Rail, Tie Plates or Pads,
Anchors, Chairs, Fasteners
soft Wood or Composite spike or screw (spikes, screws, tensioning
bolts & nuts)
Basic rail elements and fastening:

Rail

Clip / Clamp
Ballast Concrete Sleeper (tie) Ballast
Pad
REFERENCE
Ballast

Rail

Spike
Ballast Wooden Sleeper (tie) Ballast
Tie Plate

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The technical information provided is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Information may be
changed or updated without notice. Customers should seek technical information directly from manufacturers of railway track components to
ensure accuracy and suitability of tools and equipment.
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