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Rail Shoulder For Fastening System
Product Overview Rail shoulders are critical components in modern rail fastening systems that provide lateral restraint and maintain gauge stability. These precision-engineered elements transfer horizontal forces from the rail to the sleeper while allowing controlled vertical movement. learn...
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Product Overview
Rail shoulders are critical components in modern rail fastening systems that provide lateral restraint and maintain gauge stability. These precision-engineered elements transfer horizontal forces from the rail to the sleeper while allowing controlled vertical movement.

Types of Rail Shoulders
Standard Shoulder Types
Type | Material | Load Capacity | Applications |
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Cast Iron | EN-GJS-400 | 25kN | Conventional tracks |
Composite | Glass-fiber reinforced polyamide | 18kN | Insulated tracks |
Forged Steel | 42CrMo4 | 35kN | Heavy haul lines |
Elastomeric | CR/NR blend | 12kN | Vibration-sensitive areas |
Specialized Variants
Adjustable Shoulders: For track geometry correction
Insulated Shoulders: Signalized track sections
Wide-Face Shoulders: Curved track applications
Low-Profile Shoulders: Ballastless track systems
Key Functions
Lateral Rail Restraint - Maintains track gauge within ±2mm
Load Distribution - Reduces sleeper contact pressures by 40%
Vibration Damping - Attenuates high-frequency vibrations
Electrical Isolation - Critical for signaling circuits (composite types)
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Cast Iron | Composite | Forged Steel |
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Weight | 3.2kg | 1.8kg | 4.5kg |
Hardness | 180-220 HB | 100 HRR | 280-320 HB |
Temperature Range | -40°C to +80°C | -50°C to +120°C | -60°C to +150°C |
Design Life | 15 years | 20 years | 25 years |
Our factory & quipment



Quarterly Inspections:
Shoulder wear (max 2mm allowed)
Crack detection (dye penetrant testing)
Fastener tension verification
Corrosion assessment
Replacement Indicators:
Visible plastic deformation
Fractures or spalling
Wear exceeding 3mm depth
Corrosion >25% of surface area
Why Choose Our Rail Shoulders?
Precision Casting/Forging - ±0.5mm dimensional tolerance
Advanced Materials - Custom alloys available
Proven Performance - Laboratory and field tested
Certification - Meet major rail standards
Our Service Processes
Pre-sales Consultancy
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Confirmation of order
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Production
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Multi-Channel Shipping
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Confirmation of recei
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After-sale Services
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