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High-Quality SKL E-Type Elastic Rail Clips for Railway Fastening Systems

As a professional rail clip manufacturer with years of experience, Yinglin Casting supplies comprehensive types of railway fastening clips to railway projects worldwide, including E-type clips, SKL clips, PR clips, and custom-designed solutions.

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Rail clips (also known as elastic rail clips, railway fastening clips, or spring steel clips) are essential components of modern railway fastening systems. Designed to securely fasten steel rails to concrete sleepers or wooden ties, our elastic rail clips provide superior clamping force, excellent fatigue resistance, and long-term durability under the most demanding track conditions.

As a professional rail clip manufacturer with years of experience, Yinglin Casting supplies comprehensive types of railway fastening clips to railway projects worldwide, including E-type clips, SKL clips, PR clips, and custom-designed solutions.

Why Choose Our Elastic Rail Clips?

Premium Spring Steel Construction

Made of forged spring steel for superior tensile strength
Hot forging process ensures uniform microstructure
Excellent elastic recovery and fatigue resistance
Withstands extreme temperatures and heavy loads

Superior Performance

Clamping force: ≥9.5kN per clip
Fatigue life: Up to 5 million cycles without breaking
Hardness range: 42-48 HRC
Corrosion-resistant surface treatments available

Wide Compatibility

Compatible with E-type, SKL, PR, and other fastening systems
Suitable for concrete sleepers and wooden ties
Works with various rail profiles (43kg/m to 75kg/m)
Custom designs available per your specifications

Product Types & Specifications

E-Type Elastic Rail Clips

E-type clips (also called Pandrol-type clips) are widely used in railway systems across America, Europe, and Asia. Our E-clips provide reliable rail fastening with excellent elastic properties.

Model	Diameter	Material	Clamping Force	Hardness	Weight	Application
E1609	Ø16mm	60Si2MnA	≥950kgf	44-48 HRC	0.43kg	Standard rail
E1809	Ø18mm	60Si2MnA	≥950kgf	44-48 HRC	0.61kg	Standard rail
E1813	Ø18mm	60Si2MnA	≥950kgf	44-48 HRC	0.62kg	Standard rail
E2001	Ø20mm	60Si2MnA	≥950kgf	44-48 HRC	0.80kg	Heavy-duty
E2007	Ø20mm	60Si2MnA	≥950kgf	44-48 HRC	0.80kg	Heavy-duty
E2009	Ø20mm	60Si2MnA	≥950kgf	44-48 HRC	0.80kg	Heavy-duty
E2039	Ø20mm	60Si2MnA	≥950kgf	44-48 HRC	0.80kg	Heavy-duty
E2055	Ø20mm	60Si2MnA	≥950kgf	44-48 HRC	0.80kg	Heavy-duty
E2056	Ø20mm	60Si2MnA	≥950kgf	44-48 HRC	0.80kg	Heavy-duty

SKL Rail Clips (Vossloh Type)

SKL clips are designed for the German HM fastening system and are widely used in high-speed rail and heavy-haul applications.

Model	Diameter	Material	Hardness	Application
SKL 1	Ø13mm	60Si2MnA	42-47 HRC	High-speed rail
SKL 3	Ø13mm	60Si2MnA	42-47 HRC	High-speed rail
SKL 12	Ø13mm	60Si2MnA	42-47 HRC	Heavy-haul
SKL 14	Ø14mm	60Si2MnA	42-47 HRC	Heavy-haul

PR Rail Clips (Pandrol)

PR clips offer excellent clip performance for various railway applications, particularly in concrete sleeper systems.

Model	Diameter	Material	Hardness	Application
PR85	Ø13mm	60Si2MnA	44-48 HRC	Standard
PR309A	Ø19mm	60Si2MnA	44-48 HRC	Standard
PR401	Ø20mm	60Si2MnA	44-48 HRC	Heavy-duty
PR415	Ø20mm	60Si2MnA	44-48 HRC	Heavy-duty
PR601A	Ø22mm	60Si2MnA	44-48 HRC	Heavy-duty

Other Rail Clip Types

Type	Diameter	Material	Application
Russia Rail Clip	Ø18mm	60Si2MnA	Russian rail standard
Deenik Clip	Ø25mm	60Si2MnA	Concrete sleepers
Fast Clip	Ø15mm	60Si2MnA	Modern track systems
Anti-Vandal Clip	Ø18mm	60Si2MnA	Security applications
KPO Rail Clamp	Various	60Si2MnA	Crane rails
Nabla Spring Blade	Various	60Si2MnA	High-speed applications

Technical Specifications

Chemical Composition

Material	C	Mn	Si	Cr	P	S
60Si2MnA	0.56-0.64%	0.60-0.90%	1.60-2.00%	≤0.35%	≤0.03%	≤0.03%
60Si2CrA	0.56-0.64%	0.40-0.70%	1.40-1.80%	0.70-1.00%	≤0.03%	≤0.03%
55Si2Mn	0.52-0.60%	0.60-0.90%	1.50-2.00%	≤0.35%	≤0.03%	≤0.03%
38Si7	0.35-0.42%	0.50-0.80%	1.50-1.80%	–	≤0.03%	≤0.03%

Mechanical Properties

Property	Value
Tensile Strength	≥1,500 MPa
Yield Strength	≥1,350 MPa
Elongation	≥6%
Hardness	42-48 HRC
Fatigue Life (Ø18mm)	≥3 million cycles
Fatigue Life (Ø20mm)	≥5 million cycles
Clamping Force	≥950 kgf (9.5 kN)

International Standards & Certifications

Compliance Standards

Our rail clips are manufactured in accordance with major international standards:

Standard	Origin	Application
AREMA	USA	American Railway Engineering Association
UIC	International	International Union of Railways
BS	UK	British Standard
JIS	Japan	Japanese Industrial Standard
GB/T	China	Chinese National Standard
TB/T	China	Railway Industry Standard of China
EN 13481	Europe	European Standard for Rail Fastenings

Certifications Available:

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
Railway Product Production License
Third-party inspection reports (SGS, BV, CCIC)
Material test certificates (MTC)
Mill test certificates

Manufacturing Process

Production Quality Control

1. Raw Material Selection

Premium spring steel sourced from certified mills
Chemical composition verification via spectrographic analysis
Strict incoming quality inspection

2. Hot Forging Process

Shearing → Heating to forging temperature → Forming → Hardening → Tempering
Hot forging ensures uniform microstructure and superior strength
Precision tooling for consistent dimensions

3. Heat Treatment

Controlled hardening and tempering processes
Target hardness: 42-48 HRC
Uniform hardness distribution throughout

4. Quality Testing

Tensile strength testing
Rockwell hardness testing
Fatigue life testing (up to 5 million cycles)
Dimensional inspection
Magnetic particle inspection

5. Surface Treatment

Plain/oiled (standard)
Oxide black coating
Color painting
Hot-dip galvanizing (optional)

Packaging & Shipping

Packaging Options

Packaging Type	Quantity	Application
Woven Bags	25kg/bag	Standard export
Steel Kegs	25kg/keg	Container shipping
Wooden Pallets	500kg-1000kg/pallet	FCL shipments
Wooden Boxes	Customizable	Special requirements

Shipping Information

MOQ: 500 pieces (varies by model)
Lead Time: 15-30 days (depending on order quantity)
Shipping Methods: FOB, CIF, CFR, EXW
Export Markets: USA, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, South America, Australia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Product FAQs

Q: What is the difference between E-type clips and SKL clips?
A: E-type clips (Pandrol-style) feature an omega-shaped design and are widely used in North America, Europe, and Asia. SKL clips are designed for the German HM fastening system and are preferred for high-speed and heavy-haul applications. Both provide excellent elastic fastening, but differ in shape, clamping force, and compatibility with different rail fastening systems.

Q: How do I select the right rail clip for my project?
A: Selection depends on several factors: (1) Rail type and weight, (2) Sleeper material (concrete or wood), (3) Track speed and load requirements, (4) Climate conditions, and (5) Existing fastening system compatibility. Our technical team can help you select the appropriate clip based on your specifications.

Q: What material are your rail clips made of?
A: Our rail clips are primarily made of 60Si2MnA spring steel, which offers excellent tensile strength, elastic recovery, and fatigue resistance. Other materials like 60Si2CrA, 55Si2Mn, and 38Si7 are available based on your requirements.

Q: What is the fatigue life of your rail clips?
A: Our standard rail clips have a fatigue life of ≥3 million cycles for Ø18mm clips and ≥5 million cycles for Ø20mm clips. Custom clips with extended fatigue life are available upon request.

Q: Can you provide custom-designed rail clips?
A: Yes, we can manufacture custom rail clips based on your drawings or samples. Our engineering team has extensive experience in designing specialized clips for unique railway applications.

Q: What surface treatments are available?
A: Standard surface treatment is plain/oiled. Optional treatments include oxide black coating, color painting, and hot-dip galvanizing for enhanced corrosion resistance in harsh environments.

Q: Do you provide samples?
A: Yes, we can provide samples for quality evaluation. Sample costs and shipping fees apply. Sample costs are refundable upon bulk order confirmation.

Q: What certifications do you have?
A: We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and hold railway product production licenses. We can also provide third-party inspection reports (SGS, BV, CCIC) and material test certificates as required.

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