Drive-On Rail Anchor For 6" Base Rail | Railroad Fasteners

A drive-on rail anchor for a 6-inch base rail is a spring steel fastener designed to be hammered onto the base of a railroad rail to prevent longitudinal movement along the track. This anchor is specifically crafted to fit a rail with a 6-inch base and is secured by its T-shaped profile, which grips the rail base and presses against the tie. Its primary function is to resist rail creep, a phenomenon caused by temperature fluctuations and train traffic, and to extend the life of the ties by preventing wear.

Drive-on rail anchors for a 6-inch base rail are specifically designed for heavier rail sections, typically corresponding to 131RE, 132RE, 133RE, 136RE, 140RE, and 141RE rail profiles. These anchors, constructed from a single piece of spring steel, are designed to be driven onto the rail base to prevent longitudinal rail movement, commonly referred to as "rail creep."

Key Specifications

Apply for rail with base width 6 inches.

Compatible Rail Sections: 131RE, 132RE, 133RE, 136RE, 140RE, and 141RE.

Material: Typically manufactured from spring steel (e.g., 60Si2MnA,1060 steel) and heat-treated for durability and consistent holding power.

Function: They provide a large bearing surface against both the rail base and the tie to distribute load and prevent wear on the wood ties. 

Function and design

Prevents rail creep: The anchor's primary purpose is to prevent the rail from sliding back and forth, a movement known as "rail creep."

Secures to the rail base: It is made of spring steel and has a T-shaped profile that fits over the rail's base.

Applies force against the tie: When in use, the anchor exerts pressure against the tie, offering a substantial bearing surface that prevents the rail from cutting into the tie.

Resists wear: By preventing the rail from cutting into the tie, the anchor aids in extending the tie's lifespan.

Application

Installation: A hammer or a specialized machine is used to drive the anchor onto the rail.

Positioning: The anchor should be placed snugly against the tie. Its force is applied against the tie to prevent movement.

Usage: Anchors are typically applied to both sides of opposite rails, against the same tie face, to provide opposing forces that counteract rail movement.

Kunshan Signum Machinery Technology Co.,Ltd is a manufacturer that supplies railroad anchors for various rail sections, including the 6-inch base. We are capable of manufacturing the unit spring anchor,J style rail anchor and other style rail anchor for various heavy-duty rail sections.