Rail Tie Plate Types
Rail tie plate is one of the fasteners used in rail track, it is usually used between the rails and sleepers. There are three types of tie plate, single should tie plate, double should tie plate and hook twin tie plate. Rail tie plate is usually used in rail track between the steel rails and the sleepers. Through the holes on the tie plate, screw spike enter in the sleepers to ensure the stability and keep the rail in gauge. The application of tie plate on rail track prolongs the service of rails and sleepers. The function of tie plate is irreplaceable whether on wooden sleepers or concrete sleepers.
Rail Tie Plate Types
Single Shoulder Tie Plate
Double Shoulder Tie Plate
Hook Twin Tie Plate
Hook twin tie plate is used in turnout position, they are usually used in pairs to fasten the single tie. In Northern America, the 3/4’’ and 1’’ thick varieties are very popular.
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