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Train Casting Steel Parts
Railway Clamp
Railroad clamps are crucial components on railway tracks, primarily used to secure rails and prevent movement, ensuring track stability. The following is a detailed description:
Definition and Function
Railway clamps (also known as track clamps) are key components in railway track systems. They secure rails to sleepers or concrete beams using bolts, threaded spikes, and other methods, restricting longitudinal and lateral movement and maintaining track gauge stability.
Material and Structure
Material: Commonly made from cast iron or carbon steel, with some using manganese alloys for high strength and wear resistance.
Structure: Typically composed of a clip plate, threaded spikes, and spring washers, the rail and sleeper are secured together using bolts.
Types and Applications
Clip plate fasteners: These fasten rails to sleepers using clip plates and are suitable for standard railway tracks.
Spring clip fasteners: These include Types I, II, and III. Type III is suitable for high-density transportation and eliminates the shoulder design to reduce the risk of lateral movement. This accessory requires regular inspection and maintenance to prevent loosening due to inclement weather or mechanical failure, which could affect train operation safety.
