AS50 Rail — AS1085 (50 kg/m)
Product Overview
AS50 rail is an AS1085-conforming medium-duty rail profile (≈50 kg/m) engineered for industrial mainlines, branch routes and plant track installations. Offered in standard and heat-treated variants, AS50 balances strength and economy for applications where sustained loading and moderate abrasion are expected.
Key Features
Dimensions:
Weight: 50kg/m
Head Width: 70 mm
Rail Height: 154 mm
Base Width: 127 mm
Web Thickness: 15 mm
Length: 6 to 24m, custom lengths on request
Optional Steel Grades: 900A
Standards: AS 1085.1
Materials, treatment & quality control
Material options: Standard supply: 900A carbon-manganese rail steel. For higher wear resistance or severe service, head-hardened (HH) rails or higher-strength grades (e.g., 1100 series) are available.
Heat treatment: Head hardening, induction hardening or micro-alloying (Nb/V/Ti) options can be specified to extend head life in abrasive environments.
Quality documentation: Each shipment is supplied with an MTC showing chemical composition and mechanical test results (tensile, yield), head hardness and Charpy impact tests as required. Third-party inspection (SGS, BV, etc.) is supported.
Joining & installation guidance: Recommended joining methods include aluminothermic (thermit) and flash-butt welding; welding procedure specifications and fit-up guidance are provided to purchasers.
Typical applications
Industrial mainlines and heavy-use branchlines
Mining feeder tracks and transfer corridors where moderate to heavy loads apply
Port and terminal transfer tracks for wagons and light shunting operations
Plant internal logistics and workshop tracks
Prefabricated portable track panels for temporary or mobile installations
FAQs
Q: What welding methods do you recommend for AS50?
A: Aluminothermic (thermit) and flash-butt welding are standard. We supply welding procedure specifications and pre-heat/temper guidance where require
Q: What surface protection options are available?
A: Options include primer, hot-dip galvanizing and special packaging for corrosive environments. Specify required finish at order placement.
Q: Typical lead time?
A: Stock shipments: generally 7–30 days depending on destination. Custom production (heat treatment, special lengths) typically 30–60 days. Provide quantity and delivery port for precise lead time.
Why choose our AS1805 50kg Rail?
Profile fidelity: Supplied to AS1085 profile tolerances with mill CAD drawings for designer verification.
Traceable quality: Full MTC issuance and support for third-party validation.
Flexible supply model: On-hand stock for urgent needs and scheduled mill runs for larger projects or custom treatments.
Engineering support: We deliver CAD files, installation & welding notes, and can advise on choice of grade/heat treatment for your operating conditions.
Export capability: Experienced in packaging, export documentation and multimodal logistics for global projects.