MS Plate And Flat Tie Bar For Turnouts

MS Plate And Flat Tie Bar For Turnouts Specification

Weight
20 Kilograms (kg)

Color
BLACK

Type
MS

Material
MS

Dimensions
600 Millimeter (mm)

Finish
Black

MS Plate And Flat Tie Bar For Turnouts Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Number

Supply Ability
1000 Per Month

Delivery Time
7 Days

About MS Plate And Flat Tie Bar For Turnouts

A bearing plate (also known as a tie plate or base plate) is a crucial component in railway tracks, positioned between the rail and the sleeper (tie). Its primary function is to support and distribute the heavy loads exerted by passing trains over a larger area of the sleeper, thereby enhancing track stability and increasing the lifespan of the sleepers.

Key Purposes and Advantages

Load Distribution: Spreads the concentrated force from the rail over a wider area, which reduces localized stress on the sleeper and underlying ballast.
Sleeper Protection: Prevents the rail from rubbing against and physically destroying the sleeper material, especially wooden sleepers.
Gauge Maintenance: Helps to maintain the correct distance (gauge) between the two rails more effectively.
Vibration Reduction: Reduces the wear of fastening spikes caused by vertical vibrations of the rails.