Rail Joints

Rail joints, also referred to as fishplates (technical term), rail joint bars, or splice bars. Rail joints are precision-engineered fastening components for rail connectivity. Their optimized design ensures secure segment alignment while maintaining track structural integrity.

Rail Joints for Sale

Glory Rail is a quality Rail Joint supplier from China. We could supply all kinds of railway fish plate for light rail, heavy rail and crane rail.
Fish plates for light rail: 8kg, 9kg, 12kg, 15kg, 18kg, 22kg, and 30kg.
Fish plates for heavy rail: 43kg, 50kg, and 60kg.
Fish plates for crane rail: QU70, QU80, QU100, and QU120.
JIS 50N rail fish plates
UIC54 rail joint bars
BS80A Fish plates for Railway Rails
DIN Standard Fish Plate
AREMA Standard Fish Plate
Customized fish plate

Core Functions of Rail Joints

Rail joints play a vital role in ensuring track continuity, structural integrity, and safe rail system operation.

✅Continuous Track Connection

Maintains seamless rail alignment through fish plates or welds, allowing smooth wheelset transitions and preventing derailment risks.

✅ Load Transfer & Distribution

Distributes axle loads evenly through matching fish plates, reducing rail stress concentrations and enhancing overall track stability.

✅ Thermal Expansion Compensation

Allows for rail length variation due to temperature shifts (~0.011 mm/°C) via gaps or sliding joints, reducing thermal strain.

✅ Electrical Insulation Function

Insulated rail joints (IRJs) isolate currents in electrified tracks, maintaining signal circuit integrity and preventing electrical faults.

Factors Influencing Rail Joints Selection

Rail Profile Compatibility
Fish plates must match rail profiles in dimensions and geometry.
Track Gauge Requirements
Gauge specifications (inner rail distance) dictate fish plates dimensional parameters.
Axle Load Capacity
Heavier rail traffic necessitates fish plates with enhanced thickness and structural reinforcement.
Connection Methodology
Installation types (bolted/welded) determine fish plates configuration and mechanical properties.
Compliance Standards
UIC/AREMA regulations govern material grades, fatigue resistance, and load-bearing tolerances.

Railway Track Accessories for Sale

Glory Rail also offers a complete selection of track accessories such as rail pads, clips, soleplates, anchor bolts, and spikes—built to meet international specifications and ensure reliable system performance.

Help Us Tailor Your Solution

To provide the optimal rail joint solution for your project, kindly share the following details:
1.Type & Dimensions
Rail profile (e.g., light rail, heavy rail, crane rail).
Specific model (e.g., QU70, UIC54, BS80A, DIN Standard).
Required dimensions (length, hole configuration, gauge).
2.Material Preference
Steel grade (e.g., Grade 50E, Grade 60E, alloy steel).
Special coatings (e.g., anti-corrosion, galvanized).
3.Special Requirements
Electrical insulation (for IRJs).
Custom hole patterns or load-bearing enhancements.
Compliance with standards (e.g., AREMA, UIC, JIS).