Rails

The range

Four rail types, new and used

We supply rails for every application: from Vignole rails in main line tracks to grooved rails for tramways and crane rails for industrial use. New and used.

Upon request, we also undertake further processing: cutting, bending, and track and fishplate punching.

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Vignole rail

The Vignole rail is the classic railway rail and by far the most commonly used type of rail. Its characteristic cross-section of head, web and wide base makes it stable and easy to fasten. It is used in mainline tracks, industrial tracks and siding tracks.

New

We supply new rails in lengths of 12, 15, 18, 30, 60 and 120 metres in all standard and special grades. The 120-metre length is available for each of the S49, S54 and UIC 60 profiles.

Used

We supply used Vignole rails in 12, 15 and 18 metres, with other lengths available upon request.

Common Vignole rail profiles and their properties

Profile (EN)	Former name	Weight kg/m	Height mm	Foot mm	Head mm	Rm min N/mm²	supply
S 7	—	7,00	65	50	25	540	5 / 6
S 10	—	10,00	70	58	32	540	6 / 8 / 10 / 12
Section 14	—	14,00	80	70	38	690	6 / 8 / 10 / 12
Section 18	—	18,30	93	82	43	540 / 690	6 / 8 / 10 / 12
S 20	—	19,84	100	82	44	690	6 / 8 / 10 / 12
S 24	—	24,43	115	90	53	690	8 / 12
S 30	—	30,03	108	108	60,30	690	12 / 15
33 E1	—	33,47	134	105	58	680	12 / 15
s. 41A	—	41,24	138	125	67	690 / 880	12 / 15
ASCE 85 (GX 42)	—	42,16	131,76	131,76	65,09	835	12 / 15
49 E1	S49	49,39	149	125	67	880	12 / 15 / 18 / 30
49 E5	—	49,13	149	125	67	880	12 / 15 / 18 / 30
54 E1	UIC 54	54,77	159	140	70	880	12 / 15 / 18
54 E4	—	54,31	154	125	67	880	12 / 15 / 18 / 30
60 E1	UIC 60	60,21	172	150	72	880	12 / 15 / 18 / 30
60 E2	—	60,03	172	150	72	880	12 / 15 / 18 / 30
R 65	—	64,86	180	150	73	880	12 / 15

Stock list according to the delivery programme of our partner Heinrich Krug GmbH & Co. KG. Further sections, including 54 E2, 54 E3, 46 E2 and 50 E6, available upon request. Which steel grade corresponds to which minimum tensile strength is detailed in the Quality overview.

grooved rail

The grooved rail is installed wherever the track is embedded in a drivable or walkable surface: in tramways, on industrial sites, at level crossings and in port facilities. The wheel flange runs in a groove, while the surface remains flat and trafficable.

New and used

We supply new grooved rails primarily in lengths of 12, 15 and 18 metres in all standard and special grades, and used ones upon request.

Complete track

In addition, we undertake the route planning and prefabrication of complete grooved rail tracks.

Common groove profiles and their characteristics

Profile	Weight kg/m	Height mm	Foot mm	Head mm	track width mm	groove width mm	Rm min N/mm²	supply
57 R1	56,54	182	150	127	51,92	60,46	680 / 880	12 / 15 / 18
67 R1	66,76	180	180	135	60,03	58,66	680 / 880	12 / 15 / 18
59 R2	58,20	180	180	113	55,83	42,35	680 / 780 / 880	12 / 15 / 18
60 R1	60,59	180	180	113	56	36	680 / 780 / 880	12 / 15 / 18
60 R2	59,75	180	180	113	55,83	36,35	680 / 780 / 880	12 / 15 / 18
54 R2	54,26	152,50	141,50	115,60	56,20	41	680 / 780 / 880	12 / 15 / 18
Ri55NK	55,45	150	150	113	56	36	680 / 780 / 880	12 / 15 / 18

Stock list based on the delivery range of our partner Heinrich Krug GmbH & Co. KG. We now stock grooved rails in lengths of 12, 15 and 18 metres. Further steel grades and designs are available upon request. Which steel grade corresponds to which minimum tensile strength can be found in the Quality overview.

flange groove rail

Check rails form the counterpart to grooved rails and ensure track guidance in paved track. They are used, among other places, at level crossings, in switch areas and on curves.

We supply grooved rails in standard profiles, new and used. Get in touch with us regarding your requirements.

Overview of ruts profiles

For rail profile	groove width mm	Max. length m	Weight kg/m	Execution
41 E1	53,7	15	22,30	Standard
49 E1 / E5	56,0	15	22,30	Standard
54 E3 / E4	56,5	15	22,30	Standard
54 E1	56,0	15	21,50	Standard
60 E1 / E2	56,0	15	22,30	Standard
R 65	56,0	15	21,70	Standard
49 E1 / E5	45,0	15	21,90	special shape
NP 46 / 46 E3	53,0	15	21,60	special shape

Stock list according to the delivery programme of our partner Heinrich Krug GmbH & Co. KG. The track-groove rail is placed opposite the groove rail to form the counter-rail. Further designs available on request.

crane runway rail

Crane rails support gantry cranes, overhead travelling cranes and workshop cranes. They are designed for high point loads and differ significantly in profile from railway rails.

Together with our partner Heinrich Krug, we supply all common crane rail profiles, mostly from stock, in particular the A45 to A150 series in accordance with DIN 536 as well as flat and special profiles. In addition, we offer complete processing: cutting to fixed lengths, right-angled or mitre cuts, milling for fixing points, reducing the rail base width and stepped joints.

Our specialist department for crane runway technology will advise you on crane rails, fixing materials, installation, as well as material and installation technology. Upon request, we can support your project from planning through to delivery and carry out on-site installation, including documentation via measurement reports and the welding of rail joints.

We also supply the following for the crane runway system:

Selection and supply of the appropriate Gantrail clips and Gantrail pads for your application
Selection of bearing plates, anchorages and other accessories for the specific requirement
In-house production of bearing plates on CNC machines

Steel grades according to EN 13674-1

The strength of a rail lies not in its profile, but in its steel. Every profile is available in several grades: the same geometry, different hardnesses of the running surface. Which grade is the right one is decided by the load: curve radius, axle load, type of traffic.

Kindness	Tensile strength Rm	Surface hardness	elongation at break A5	State	feature
R200	≥ 680 N/mm²	200–240 HBW	14 %	hot-rolled	unalloyed, softer grade
R220	≥ 770 N/mm²	220–260 HBW	12 %	hot-rolled	unalloyed
R260	≥ 880 N/mm²	260–300 HBW	10 %	hot-rolled	control quality in track alignment
R260Mn	≥ 880 N/mm²	260–300 HBW	10 %	hot-rolled	manganese-alloyed
R320Cr	≥ 1080 N/mm²	320–360 HBW	9 %	hot-rolled, alloyed	increased wear resistance
R350HT	≥ 1175 N/mm²	350–390 HBW	9 %	heat-treated	tight curves, high axle loads
R350LHT	≥ 1175 N/mm²	350–390 HBW	9 %	heat-treated	increased resistance to rolling contact fatigue
R400HT	≥ 1280 N/mm²	400–440 HBW	9 %	heat-treated	highest loads, very tight bends

Characteristic values according to EN 13674-1. Other grades, including R370CrHT, upon request.

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