ASCE 70 Rail

ASCE 70 Rail, defined by its 70-pound-per-yard weight (34.5kg/m), is a premium heavy steel rail conforming to ASTM A1 standards. Engineered for high-load industrial environments, this rail balances structural rigidity with durability, making it ideal for heavy crane runways, mining haulage systems, and industrial track infrastructure. Available in lengths from 12m to 25m (or custom sizes), it features steel grade — 55Q—each optimized for distinct heavy-load applications. Constructed to meet ASTM A1 specifications, ASCE70 Rail combines certified performance with customizable solutions for demanding industrial mobility needs.

Every rail delivered with traceable quality assurance

ASCE 70 Rail Specifications

Parameter	Value	Parameter	Value
Rail Size	ASCE70 / 70lb Rail	Rail Type	Heavy-duty Rail
Standard	ASTM A1	Material	Q235, 55Q, U71Mn
Rail Height	117.48 mm	Head Width	38.1 mm
Bottom Width	117.48 mm	Web Thickness	61.91 mm
Weight	34.50 kg/m	Length	12-25 m or customized

For custom lengths or higher-strength materials, please contact our team for tailored production solutions.

ASCE 70 Rail Material Parameter

Q235	Mechanical property						Chemical composition(%)
	Yield strength		Tensile strength		Elongation	Hardness	C	Si	Mn	S	P
	MPa	kg/mm²	MPa	kg/mm²	min	HB		≤		≤	≤
	≥	≥
	235	24	375-460	38-47	26%		0.12-0.22	0.35	0.30-0.70	0.045	0.045

55Q	Mechanical property						Chemical composition(%)
	Yield strength		Tensile strength		Elongation	Hardness	C	Si	Mn	S	P
	MPa	kg/mm²	MPa	kg/mm²	min	HBW				≤	≤
	≥	≥	≥	≥	min	≥				≤	≤
			685	69		197	0.50-0.60	0.15-0.35	0.60-0.90	0.04	0.04

U71Mn	Mechanical Property						Chemical Composition(%)
	Yield strength		Tensile strength		Elongation	Hardness	C	Si	Mn	S	P
	MPa	kg/mm²	MPa	kg/mm²	min	HBW	C	Si	Mn	≤	≤
	—	—-	≥880	—	9%	260	0.65-0.76	0.15-0.35	1.10-1.40	0.030	0.030

Applications of ASCE 70 Rail

Engineered for heavy-load mobility, ASCE70 Heavy Rail excels in:

Mining & Quarry Transport Rails

Engineered for underground and surface haulage of ore and rock, with high durability against impact, abrasion, and repeated heavy loading.

Port Cargo Rail Infrastructure

Facilitates container and bulk cargo handling in port terminals, offering strength, corrosion resistance, and smooth loading efficiency.

Industrial Track Rail Systems

Used for heavy machinery rails and material flow lines in plants and logistics hubs, enabling stable movement under high-traffic operations.

Crane Runway & Lifting Systems

Supports overhead cranes in ports and factories, ensuring precise load control and long-term rail alignment under continuous use.

Advantages of Our ASCE70 Rail

ASCE 70 rail (with a linear density of approximately 34.7 kg/m) falls under the medium-to-heavy-duty rail standard. In industrial track and crane operating systems, its technical advantages are primarily reflected in mechanical properties, structural stability, and engineering economy.

1. Superior Cross-Sectional Mechanical Properties

ASCE 70 rails feature a large section modulus and moment of inertia. Their optimized rail head design and robust web structure effectively distribute wheel load, significantly reducing contact stress on the rail head surface. Under medium- to heavy-load conditions, this substantially reduces the risk of plastic deformation in the rail head and provides reliable load-bearing support.

2. High Wear Tolerance and Long Service Life

Thanks to the larger cross-sectional area of the rail head, ASCE 70 rails offer higher wear tolerance. In operating environments characterized by frequent starts and stops and high wheel-rail friction, their ample cross-sectional reserve effectively resists vertical and lateral wear, thereby extending the track’s maintenance intervals and overall service life.

3. Structural Rigidity and Dynamic Stability

The high linear density provides the track structure with excellent longitudinal and lateral stiffness. When reliably connected to concrete foundations or steel crane girders, it effectively suppresses elastic deformation and lateral displacement of the track during the operation of heavy-load equipment, ensuring smooth system operation.

4. Significant Life-Cycle Cost Benefits
When handling

medium- to heavy-load transportation or high-tonnage lifting operations, ASCE 70 rails achieve a reasonable balance between load-bearing capacity and material costs. Compared to specialized crane rails, they offer a more favorable initial purchase cost while fully meeting conventional industrial heavy-load requirements, resulting in significant economic benefits over the entire life cycle.

5. High Degree of Standardization and System Compatibility

As an internationally recognized standard, the dimensions and mechanical properties of ASCE 70 rails comply with strict industry specifications. The accompanying fasteners—such as rail clamps, shims, and joint plates—are highly versatile, facilitating on-site installation and subsequent maintenance or replacement.

Thanks to their reliable mechanical properties and engineering performance, ASCE 70 rails are a practical choice for medium- to heavy-duty track systems. Please feel free to contact us at any time for detailed technical specifications or project quotes.

Custom processing for ASCE 70 – what we actually do

Glory Rail has a full fabrication shop for ASCE 70. We can cut rails to exact length, drill holes for any pattern (including non‑standard layouts), induction harden the head, and apply laser or stamp marking for full traceability.

We also offer cold and hot bending – useful for curved track sections, turntables, and crane runways.

Precision rail end beveling is available if you need a custom head profile.

For corrosion protection, we do hot‑dip galvanizing and other advanced surface treatments.

And we can machine bolt hole configurations to match special mounting requirements – slotting, countersinking, or multiple rows.

Rail Anti-Corrosion Coating — intermediate layer coating

With decades of engineering experience in rail manufacturing, Glory Rail focuses on delivering precision-engineered rail systems designed for demanding industrial applications. Operating under established ASCE specifications with ISO-certified quality management, we integrate controlled steel processing and in-process inspection to ensure consistent dimensional accuracy, mechanical performance, and long-term operational reliability.

ASCE70 Rail System Solutions

Ensure structural integrity and performance with precision-engineered rail accessories

Rail System Integration Support

Technical support available for rail selection, fastening design, and installation planning for ASCE rail systems.

Global Shipping & Logistics: Your Partner in Reliable ASCE Rail Delivery

In Glory Rail, shipments of crane rails are coordinated through established logistics networks to ensure timely delivery to major ports worldwide, supported by flexible transport arrangements tailored to project schedules.

We ship crane rails from China to major industrial ports worldwide, including Rotterdam, Hamburg, Singapore, and other global terminals, via sea, air, or multimodal transport.

Seaworthy Packaging: Rails are coated for corrosion protection and secured with waterproof wrapping and steel strapping for ocean transport stability. Small components such as clamps and bolts are packed separately with reinforced protection.

Supply Chain & Custom Production: With over 20 years of export experience, Glory Rail works with leading steel mills such as Ansteel and Baowu Group, supporting customized rail production including length adjustment and drilling, with direct factory-to-port shipment.