This type of clip is an elastic fastening mechanism. It is used as a means to create a secure connection between the rail and the sleeper, particularly at the junctions and switches. The spring clip is designed and used to address the rigidity of the track and absorb impacts applied to the track.
These clips are designed and used by various manufacturers in different styles, which differ visually from one another. For example, spring clips such as SKL12 and SKL14.
Each of the mentioned clips has specific characteristics based on their material and design type, allowing for their use under various axial loads and sleeper types. This type of clip can be used with both wooden and concrete sleepers. In concrete sleepers, steel plates are used for connections, which allow for the prediction of additional track width in curves. The exact dimensions of the components of this clip must be controlled within the required tolerances according to specific technical specifications based on allowable forces.
