Railroad Dog Spike

What is a Railroad Dog Spike?

A railroad dog spike is also known as railroad cut track spike, railway nail, rail crampons,railway nail spikes. It is a large nail used to secure rails to wooden sleepers in a railway track. The main function of a railroad dog spike is to fasten T-shaped railway track to wooden sleepers, to secure a rail and tie plate to the ties in track, which has a pointed penetrating head with square shank, and the underside of the spike head is sloped to compromise the top of the rail base.

Appearance of Railroad Dog Spike

Dog spikes are named for the two lugs on either side, which make them look like a dog's head. This dog spike with two-dog-eared shape is widely used in European countries. There is also a dog spike with a spoon-shaped head. It is similar to a large rail with square shape and a pointed penetrating head. This type dog spike is more popular in American countries. And you may see the railroad dog spike with a a large square rail with an obtuse angled penetrating tail. These railroad spikes are widely used in Australia.

Purpose of Railroad Dog Spike

The main purpose of a rail dog spike is to keep the rail in gauge. They can also reduce damage to railway sleepers. 

Material of Railroad Dog Spikes

Rail dog spikes are usually made of steel, which is iron with added carbon. High carbon steel is most commonly used, with a carbon content of approximately 0.7–2.5%. In China, the raw material of the railroad dog spikes are Q235,35K,45#,etc.

Size of Railroad Dog Spikes

The length and width of a railroad dog spike depends on the size and type of rail and sleeper. Popular sizes for smaller rail sections in North America include 5/8” ×6” and 9/16” ×5-1/2”. And we can customize various railroad dog spikes according to customers’ drawing and detailed requirements.

Usage of Railroad Dog Spikes

Railroad dog spikes are used in light rail tracks, as well as in other applications such as coal and gold mines, sugar plantations, and leisure parks. 

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