50E2 Rail
Product Overview
The 50E2 railway rail (also known as 50EB-T) is a premium-grade heavy rail engineered to meet the rigorous demands of European mainline railways, heavy-haul freight networks, and industrial heavy-duty systems. Compliant with EN 13674-1 and EN 13674-4 standards, this rail is manufactured from advanced pearlitic steel grades (R260, R350HT) to deliver exceptional wear resistance, fatigue strength, and dynamic load capacity.
Key Features
Dimensions:
Weight: 49.97kg/m(110.16 lb/yd)
Head Width: 72 mm | Rail Height: 151 mm | Base Width: 140 mm | Web Thickness: 15 mm
Length: customized from 5m to 25m.
Material & Mechanical Properties
Standards: EN 13674-1 (rail geometry), EN 13674-4 (dimensions), ISO 9001:2015 (quality management)
Steel Grades:
R260 (260–300 HBW, ≥880 MPa tensile strength): Standard for mainline freight (axle loads up to 25 tons) and regional passenger lines.
R300HT (heat-treated, 300–340 HBW, ≥1080 MPa tensile strength): For ultra-heavy haul (30+ ton axles) and high-speed (≥200 km/h) applications.
Customization Services
Rail Processing: Pre-drilled bolt patterns (M24–M30), stress-relieved end machining, and mill-certified weld preparation.
Accessories:
Rail clips
Fish Plates & bolts for secure 50E2 rail joints.
Rail Pads: 5–15 mm thickness for vibration damping in passenger lines.
Applications
High-Speed Passenger Railways
Deployed in regional express networks (160–200 km/h) where R260’s balanced hardness ensures smooth rides and reduced noise emissions.
Used in feeder lines connecting stations to main TGV/ICE corridors, with R350HT grades supporting higher axle loads from modern EMUs .
Mining & Quarry Systems
Engineered for underground mine railways (e.g., copper mines), resisting deformation from uneven track beds and abrasive ore cart wheels.
R260Mn grade preferred for surface quarry rails, withstanding repetitive loading/unloading of gravel/stone.
Ports & Intermodal Terminals
Critical for container gantry cranes (40+ ton loads) in hubs, with galvanized 50E2 rails resisting saltwater corrosion and repetitive stress from automated stacking systems .
Used in AGV (automated guided vehicle) rails for seamless integration with warehouse logistics, ensuring precision movement of heavy cargo.
Materials：
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| R200 | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition | |||||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | H ppm | O ppm | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥680 | 14% | 200-240 | 0.40-0.60 | 0.15-0.58 | 0.70-1.20 | 0.025 | 0.035 | 3 | 20 | ||||
| R260 | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition | |||||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | H ppm | O ppm | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥880 | 10% | 260-300 | 0.62-0.80 | 0.15-0.58 | 0.70-1.20 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 2.5 | 20 | ||||
| R260Mn | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition | |||||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | H ppm | O ppm | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥880 | 10% | 260-300 | 0.55-0.75 | 0.15-0.60 | 1.30-1.70 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 2.5 | 20 | ||||
| R350HT | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition | |||||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | H ppm | O ppm | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥1175 | 9% | 350-390 | 0.72-0.80 | 0.15-0.58 | 0.70-1.20 | 0.025 | 0.02 | 2.5 | 20 | ||||
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