Rail Fastening Systems and Rail Clips A replacement rail clip arrives, and it looks close enough to the old one. Is that enough to put it into service? The rail profile, sleeper, shoulder, pads and insulators all influence whether a fastening is suitable. Even a small difference can matter when the system has to hold … Read more
Crane Rail Clips and Fastening Systems A crane rail has moved. Replacing the nearest damaged clip may be necessary, but it does not explain why the movement happened. The answer could involve the fastening, alignment, support or the loads passing through the rail. Until those factors are understood, fitting another clip can leave the maintenance … Read more
Anti-Theft Rail Fasteners: A Practical Solution For Rail Clip Theft Rail clip theft continues to be a major challenge across railway networks, particularly in high-risk areas. Stolen or tampered fasteners don’t just create maintenance headaches – they introduce real safety risks, which often lead to costly downtime. At Pandrol (Pty) Ltd., we have focused on … Read more