Rail Clip
The rail clip is a track fastening device designed to secure rails through compression.These rail clips are categorized into elastic rail clips and crane rail fixing clips.The latter are classified as welded-type rail clips or bolted-type rail clips.
Rail clips for sale from Glory Rail
Glory Rail provides rail clips and fastening systems that comprehensively address virtually all track installation needs. Our portfolio spans elastic rail clips and spikes for transportation tracks to baseplates and welded bolt-type clamps engineered for crane rails. For decades, we have supplied premium track materials and installation accessories to major mining operations, ports, and shipyards worldwide.
Bolted rail clips: 3116 / 3120 / 3124/3220
Welded rail clips: W116/W120/9116/ 9216 /9120/9220/ 7116/ 7120/7216/7220
WJK rail clips: TG38/TG43/TG50/TG60/QU70/QU80/QU100/QU120
other rail clips: M24 rail clamp
Type of Rail Clips
Bolted Rail Clip
Secured via bolts and nuts, these clips enable quick installation and adjustable tension, making them ideal for temporary tracks, light-duty cranes, or scenarios requiring frequent maintenance (e.g., temporary port rails). Advantages include flexible disassembly and reusability. However, bolts may loosen under vibration, necessitating regular torque checks. Suitable for light to medium-load environments.
Welded Rail Clip
Fixed directly onto supporting structures through welding, these clips form a rigid connection, designed for long-term, high-stability applications such as heavy-duty railways or large-scale cranes (e.g., port gantry cranes). Advantages include no moving parts, superior vibration resistance, and higher load capacity. Drawbacks involve difficulty in post-installation adjustments and the need for cutting during removal. Ideal for permanent installations in heavy-load environments.
Factors affecting Selection of rail clips
Selecting the appropriate rail clips is critical to ensuring the safety and structural integrity of railway track systems.
✅Rail Types & Specifications
Light, heavy, and crane rails require matching rail clip specifications to ensure secure, safe connections.
✅Operating Conditions
Clamp selection must account for environments (railways, mines) and track conditions (curvature, speed, load types).
✅Material & Structural Design
Clamp durability depends on materials (semi/full cast steel) and structural components (base, cover, adjusters).
High-strength alloy steel and optimized designs enhance load capacity and corrosion resistance.
Diverse Rail Clip Configurations for Optimal Track Performance
Selecting the appropriate rail clips is critical to ensuring the safety and structural integrity of railway track systems.
Ready to Customize Your Rail Clip Solution?
No two projects are the same — that’s why Glory Rail specializes in delivering custom-engineered rail clips to match your specific technical, structural, and operational needs. Whether you’re sourcing components for heavy-duty cranes, port systems, or industrial tracks, we’re here to support your goals with:
Tailored Design Support
High-Quality Manufacturing Standards
Reliable Global Logistics for On-Time Delivery
Share your requirements with us today — let’s build the right solution for your project.