An Ss8 screw spike, also know as Ss8 sleeper screw or Ss8 railway screw spike, is a type of railway fastener that is used to secure steel rails to sleepers, which can be made of wood or concrete. Ss8 screw spike provides a stronger hold than traditional spikes and is a key component in modern rail fastening systems for its stability and durability. The Ss8 model is part of a larger series of railway screw spikes and can be manufactured to meet specific requirements like international standards and different surface finishes.
Type: Ss8 screw spike (also called sleeper screw)
Upper Thread: M24
Common Lengths: 140mm, 150mm, 160mm
Material: Typically made from carbon steel, with common grades being Q235, 35#, or 45#
Holding Power: Provides more than twice the holding power of traditional railroad spikes
Applications: Connects steel rails to timber or concrete sleepers (with plastic dowels for concrete)
Surface Treatments: Available in a variety of finishes, including:
Plain (oiled) ,Dacromet,Oxide black,Hot-dip galvanized (HDG),Sherardizing
Function: Ss8 Screw Spike fastens the rail to the sleeper, often in combination with a tie plate. It can also be used with plastic dowels in concrete sleepers.
Holding power: Screw spikes have more holding power than conventional hammered spikes, providing a more secure connection.
Compatibility: The Ss8 Screw Spike can be used with wooden sleepers and is also used in concrete sleepers by screwing into pre-cast plastic ferrules.
Customization: Ss8 Screw Spikes can be customized in terms of thread profile, length, diameter, and head type to meet different project needs.
Standards: The Ss8 spike is often manufactured to meet standards like UIC864-1.
Finishes: Common surface finishes include plain oiled, black, hot-dip galvanized (HDG), and others for corrosion protection.
Kunshan Signum Machinery Technology Co.,Ltd is able to offer Ss8 screw spikes for a variety of rail types, including Ss8-150,Ss8-160,Ss8-168,Ss8-182,Ss8-188,Ss8-200,etc.
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