Rail Spike for Railway Track
A rail spike (also known as railroad spike, railway spike, or railroad tie spike) is the essential fastener used to secure steel rails to wooden sleepers. By gripping the rail base edge through its forged head, a rail spike maintains gauge, prevents rail movement, and ensures long-term track stability.
Glory Track supplies high-strength dog spikes and screw spikes, engineered for heavy-duty railway applications, industrial tracks, mining rail lines, and maintenance projects.
Types of Rail Spikes
Dog Spikes
Dog spikes are the classic square-shank fasteners widely used on wooden sleeper tracks. Their L-shaped head locks firmly under the rail base, ensuring stable gauge and reliable clamping force.
Material Options
- Q235A or carbon structural steel with equivalent performance
- Hot-rolled square steel
- Custom materials available on request
What We Guarantee
- Minimum tensile strength of ≥100 kN
- Smooth, rust-protected finish for extended service life
- Proven toughness: no cracks after a 90° cold bend test
Common Applications
Wooden sleeper lines, industrial sidings, mining tracks, and general railway maintenance.
Screw Spikes
Screw spikes offer higher holding power and are suitable for both wooden sleepers and concrete sleepers. Their threaded design provides superior resistance to vibration and long-term loosening.
Material Options
- Q235A or equivalent carbon steel
- Hot-rolled round steel
- Customized material options depending on the fastening system
What We Guarantee
- M22 screw spikes: ≥ 65 kN tensile load
- M24 screw spikes: ≥ 80 kN tensile load
- Uniform, fully-formed thread profile for stable engagement
- Reliable performance: no cracks after a 15° cold bend
- Multiple anti-corrosion finishes (black/oiled, zinc plated, hot-dip galvanized, etc.)
Usage Scenarios
Heavy-haul railways, AREMA/GB/DIN systems, concrete sleepers, high-vibration zones.
Dog Spike Dimensions and Weight
| Category | Item | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Dimensions | Head width (B1), mm | 33 |
| Shank width (B2), mm | 16 | |
| Overall length (L1), mm | 165 / 205 / 230 / 255 / 280 | |
| Head length (L2), mm | 30 | |
| Head angle (α), ° | 7–11 | |
| Front bearing point distance (H1), mm | 18 | |
| Rear bearing point distance (H2), mm | 5 | |
| Weight (kg) | L1 = 165 mm | 0.379 |
| L1 = 205 mm | 0.459 | |
| L1 = 230 mm | 0.509 | |
| L1 = 255 mm | 0.559 | |
| L1 = 280 mm | 0.610 |
Dog Spike Dimensions and Weight
| Item | M22 | M24 |
|---|---|---|
| Bearing surface diameter (D1), mm | 42 | 42 |
| Neck diameter (D2), mm | 22 | 24 |
| Minor thread diameter (D3), mm | 14.5 | 16 |
| Spike length (L1), mm | 145 / 155 / 165 | 170 / 180 / 190 |
| Major thread diameter (D4), mm | 22 | 24 |
| Neck length (L2), mm | 25 / 25 / 35 | 48 / 48 / 58 |
| Head length (L3), mm | 28 | 28 |
| Max. neck-end diameter (D5), mm | 23 | 25 |
| Neck-end transition length (L4), mm | 30 | 25 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.438 / 0.455 / 0.484 | 0.521 / 0.539 / 0.557 |
Dog Spikes vs. Screw Spikes: Which One Do You Need?
Holding Power：Screw spikes offer 2× the holding force of dog spikes
Cost：Dog spikes are more economical
Best Use：
Dog spike → wooden sleepers, light/medium-duty lines
Screw spike → heavy loads, concrete sleepers, vibration zones
Need help choosing? Our engineers can recommend the correct spike based on rail type, sleeper material, and project load conditions.
Why Choose Glory Track Rail Spikes
- Quality-Controlled Manufacturing with tensile, bending, and thread inspections
- ISO-Certified Production ensuring reliability and consistency
- Custom Engineering for non-standard dog spikes and screw spikes
- Global Supply Capability for railways, mining lines, industrial tracks
Get Your Rail Spike Quote
Looking for rail spikes for sale or custom dog/screw spikes? Contact Glory Track for drawings, samples, and bulk pricing.