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Rail joints for sale
Rail Joints, also called railway fish plate or joint bar, splice bar, is a metal joints bar connected to the ends of two rails to bond them together. A quality rail joint bar can largely reduce the impact of wheels to the jointing sections of the rail tracks and increase the continuity and steadiness of the train when passing through the jointing sections. This rail components is a guarantee to railroad transportation safety no matter it’s light or heavy.
Types of rail joints
- Rail joints for light rail: 8kg, 9kg, 12kg, 15kg, 18kg, 22kg, 24kg and 30kg
- Rail joints for heavy rail: 38kg, 43kg, 50kg and 60kg
- Rail joints for crane rail: QU70, QU80, QU100 and QU120
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International standard rail joints
BS Standard Rail Joint
UIC Railway Rail Joint
DIN Standard Rail Joint
South American Standard Rail Joint
African Standard Rail Joint
AREMA Standard Rail Joint
Important typical rail joints bar
| Standard | Item | Free Download |
| American | 115-132RE |
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| Australian | AS 1085.1-2002 Railway track materials |
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| AS 1085.2-2002 FishPlates |
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| Canadian | 12-11A |
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| Ts-1202 |
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| Ts-1203 |
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When it comes to sourcing railway fish plate, AGICO is always your reliable and trusted partner. Because we are:
- With over 60% market share in Chinese railway field for rail joints.
- A long-term supplier of CRCC for both domestic and overseas contracted rail projects in over 50 countries all over the world.
- Over 30 kinds of standard and non-standard fishplates can be customized for global buyers.
- Granted ISO9001-2000 certificate and with approved license from China’s Railway Ministry to produce railway products.
- Consistent quality guaranteed by 16 strict quality testing steps.
Frequently asked question about rail joints
1.What is
insulated rail joint
?
It is commonly known that the rail joint bars or rail fish plates are metal joints which are conductive, however there is a kind of insulated rail joint bars, made of insulating materials, this new rail technology is used widely in modern railroad construction.
The insulated rail joint bars are made of thermosetting materials, with the properties of rustproof, anti-erosion, ultraviolet –proof, non-conductive and non-electromagnetic, this rail components cannot be reprocessed and are therefore free from being stolen.
2. How is rail joint quality verified?
Rail joint quality should be verified against the specified rail profile, approved joint-bar drawing and project requirements. Check the material grade, dimensions, hole pattern and applicable mechanical properties, together with the required inspection records. Any specified heat treatment must follow the material and product requirements.
Bolt quantity and spacing depend on the joint design. Confirm that the joint bars, bolts, nuts and any specified washers form a compatible assembly. When requesting a quotation, provide the rail profile or drawing and identify the certificates and test reports required for the project.
3. How should rail joints be maintained?
Rail joint inspection and maintenance should focus on the joint bars, fasteners and adjoining rail ends:
- Check joint bars for cracks, breaks, deformation, corrosion and excessive wear, including around bolt holes and rail-contact surfaces.
- Check for missing, damaged or loose bolts, nuts and any specified washers, and confirm that the fasteners match the joint design.
- Check rail-end support and joint alignment for signs of excessive movement or deterioration.
- Keep the joint accessible for inspection and record defects for qualified track maintenance personnel.
Inspection intervals, bolt tightening requirements, rail-end gaps and replacement criteria must follow the track owner's approved maintenance procedures and applicable standards. Cracked, broken or otherwise defective components require prompt assessment and corrective action by qualified personnel under those procedures.
