56E1 Rail
Product Overview
The 56E1(also called BS113lb) rail is a heavy-duty railway rail profile explicitly defined in European standards (EN 13674-1) and widely used in demanding freight, industrial, and urban transit applications.
Key Features
Dimensions:
Weight: 56.3kg/m (124.12lb/yd)
Head Width: 69.85 mm | Rail Height: 158.75 mm | Base Width: 140 mm | Web Thickness: 20 mm
Length: customized from 5m to 25m.
Material & Mechanical Properties
Standards:EN 13674-4 (dimensions), EN 13674-1 (mechanical properties), ISO 9001:2008 (quality management).
Steel Grades:
R260 Grade:
260–300 HBW hardness, ≥880 MPa tensile strength.
Suitable for general freight and industrial use with axle loads up to 25 tons.
R350HT Grade:
Heat-treated for 350–390 HBW hardness and ≥1,175 MPa tensile strength.
Reduces wear by 25% compared to non-treated rails, ideal for ultra-heavy haul (30+ ton axles) and high-speed corridors.
Customization Services
Pre-drilled bolt patterns, stress-relieved ends, and corrosion protection (galvanization or epoxy-polyester paint).
Accessories:
Rail clips
Fish Plates & bolts for secure 56E1 rail joints.
Rail Pads: 5–15 mm thickness for vibration damping.
Applications
Heavy Haul Freight Networks
Supports axle loads up to 35 tons in bulk cargo transport (e.g., coal, ore).
Used in double-stacked container trains, aligning with AAR M-101 requirements.
Industrial & Mining Systems
Resists deformation from uneven track beds and abrasive ore cart wheels in underground mines (e.g., copper mines).
R260Mn grade (enhanced manganese content) preferred for surface quarry rails .
Ports & Intermodal Terminals
Deployed in container gantry cranes (40+ ton loads) in hubs.
Optional galvanized coatings (85μm Zn) protect against saltwater corrosion .
Urban Transit Upgrades
Suitable for metro networks with increasing passenger loads (e.g., Underground extensions).
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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