Classification, Material and Use of Steel Rails

Steel rail is the main component of railway track. Its function is to guide the wheels of locomotive and rolling stock to move forward, bear the huge pressure of the wheels, and transfer it to the sleepers.  In different countries, the type of rail is also different.  According to the different usage scenarios of rail, there are also different models.railway track material

Let's take a look at the common rail models:

Light rail models: 8KG, 12KG, 15KG, 18KG, 22KG, 24KG, 30KG

Material: 50Mn, U71Mn. railway track material

It’s mainly used for laying temporary transportation lines or light crane rails in kiln plants, machinery plants, forest areas, mining areas and other construction sites.

Heavy rail models: 38KG?43KG?50KG?60KG

Material: 50Mn, U71Mn

It is mainly used for power plant coal conveying lines, steel market crane, factory hangar, crane, crane special rail.

Crane rail models:QU70?QU80?QU100?QU120

Material: U75Vx?U71MnX. railway track material

It is mainly used for laying transportation roads for super heavy containers such as ports and docks.  It is also used for laying large mechanical equipment lines.

External standard rail: UIC860 Rail, ASTM Rail, DIN536 Rail, JIS Rail, etc

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