60E2 Rail
Product Overview
The 60E2 rail is a heavy-duty railway rail profile explicitly defined in European standards (EN 13674-1) and widely used in high-speed passenger lines, heavy haul freight networks, and industrial applications.
Key Features
Dimensions:
Weight: 60.03kg/m ( 132.34 lb/yd)
Head Width: 72 mm | Rail Height: 172 mm | Base Width: 150 mm | Web Thickness: 16.5 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, ideal for ultra-heavy haul (30+ ton axles) and high-speed applications. This grade reduces wear by 25% compared to non-treated rails.
Customization Services
Rail Processing: Pre-drilled bolt patterns, stress-relieved ends, and corrosion protection (galvanization or epoxy-polyester paint)
Accessories:
Rail clips
Fish Plates & bolts for secure 60E2 rail joints.
Rail Pads: 5–15 mm thickness for vibration damping.
Applications
High-Speed Passenger Lines
The 60E2 is a standard profile for European high-speed corridors (≥250 km/h), with its head shape optimized for reduced wear and noise at high velocities.
Used in projects like the Brazilian North-South Railway, where its high-strength properties (R350HT grade) and dimensional precision met both heavy haul and high-speed requirements.
Heavy Haul Freight Networks
Supports axle loads up to 35 tons in bulk cargo transport (e.g., coal, ore).
Deployed 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 .
Switching & Turnout Systems
Commonly used in railway switches and crossings due to its robust head design and compatibility with high-strength materials like manganese steel.
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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