Rail Spike is a kind of fasteners which is used to connect steel
rail and sleeper or base plates and sleeper. The rail spikes are
roughly chisel-shaped with a flat-edged point. The main function of
the rail spike is to keep the rail in gauge. Rail dog spikes
provide a strong, simple and inexpensive solution to securing rail
track. Our products can also be customized according to clients'
requirement.
Product Parameters
A railway spike or a railroad spike is a large nail with an offset
head that can hold rails and baseplate firmly to the tie (sleeper).
It is a small component of the railway fastening system. On track
material market, railway spikes have various types according to the
structure and way of installation. The dog spikes and the screw
spikes are two typical types. As to the making process, two ways
are adopted. One is producing railway spikes by manual work. The
other is a series of process such as forging, heat treatment and
threading through machines.
Railroad spike plays an important role in ensuring the stability of
railroad. It is a large rail nail used for fastening railway
sleepers or rail ties in the rail track. The obvious features of
track spike are the offset head, flat edge point and chisel, which
makes the spike resist to loosening. Rail spike is the main
component in rail fasteners and it can also be made into railroad
spike knife.
Technical specification
| Diameter | Length | Head Diameter | Head Height | Head Washer Height | Head Overall Height | Head Width | Head Length |
|---|
| 15/16" | 6-1/2" | 1-3/4" | 7/8" | 5/32" | 1-1/4" | 27/32" | 1-1/8" |
According to its features, we can classify it into two types, screw
spike and dog spike. It has many different functions and can
strength types of products. In order to satisfy requirements of
environment, technology and freezing, there are still various
special spikes like square head spike, hexagon head spike, dog
spike with traditional or special designs.
When to replace the rail spike?
The spike is in natural exposure for a long time.
The spike is often grinded by the vehicle and makes the spike
damaged.
When the shape is in deformation.
When the spike has been corroded.
The rail spike should be placed on above circumstances. Since the
spike is related to the safety of the whole track and train, the
replace method is very important. It can be replaced with the help
of professional railroad spike puller, which can pull out the
useless or harmful spike quickly, accurately and clearly.
