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A UIC54 rail tie plate (also known as a base plate or sole plate) is a critical component in railway fastening systems. Tie Plate UIC54 is custom-machined to cradle the 54 kg/m UIC54 rail profile, distributing heavy wheel loads onto wooden, steel, or concrete sleepers while preventing track gauge widening.
Signum Rail Fastening produces offer UIC54 rail tie plates based on specific project drawings with competitive quality and price.
Core Specifications of Tie Plate UIC54
Core Specifications of Tie Plate UIC54
Compatible Rail: UIC54 (54E1)
Manufacturing Methods: Forging, casting, or hot rolling
Material Grades:
Cast Iron: QT500-7 or QT450-10
Steel: Carbon steel, S275JR, or Q235
Standard Reference: Complies with UIC864-6
Fastening: Singum Rail Fastening can include 2, 4, or more holes for screw spikes or anchor bolts, and features single or double shoulders to lock the rail base into position. It is based on customers’ requirements for the tie plate.
Standard Design Variations
Standard Design Variations
Tie plates for UIC54 rails are generally tailored based on the type of sleeper and the fastening system used:
Double Shoulder Tie Plates: The modern industry standard, featuring two raised shoulders that bracket the rail base to resist lateral thrust and maintain a steady gauge.
Single Shoulder Tie Plates: Older or lighter-duty designs that use a single shoulder on the field side to anchor the rail.
Custom Designs: Base plates are often engineered with cant angles (typically 1:20 or 1:40) to help incline the rail toward the center of the track for better wheel-rail contact.
Rail tie plate is a thick, heavy-duty rectangular steel or iron plate placed between the steel rail and the underlying tie (sleeper) on a railroad track.
Signum Rail Fastening produces these plates based on specific project drawings, and we are built to comply with global structural integrity benchmarks, including ISO, DIN, ANSI, and ASTM standards.
If you have a requirement for tie plates for UIC54 rail section, please contact Signum Rail Fastening.
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