A01.01 - Steel Rails and Accessories
Steel Rails and Accessories
General Information
ABSTRACT
This specification covers for carbon steel crane rails of special designs only, and nominal weights for crane runway use. Manufacturing practice shall follow strict procedures for melting, discard, control cooling, end hardening, high strength rails, chamfering, and ends prepared for electric arc welding. The material shall undergo heat or cast analysis and product analysis shall be within the specified limits on chemical composition of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon. Materials that fail to conform to the requirements of this specification shall be rejected and be reported to the manufacturer or supplier promptly in writing.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel crane rails of special designs only, and nominal weights of 104 lb/yd (51.6 kg/m) through 175 lb/yd (86.8 kg/m) for crane runway use.
1.2 When standard tee rail sections are desired, they shall be ordered in accordance with Specification A1.
1.3 Supplementary Requirements S1 through S3 of an optional nature are provided. They shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the order.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with steel screw spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties. The steel shall be made by electric-furnace or basic-oxygen, may be cast by continuous process or in ingots, and the heads and threads of the spikes may be formed by hot- or cold-forming methods. Tension and bend tests of the material shall be made. Inspection, certification, and product marking are also covered.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers steel screw spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with steel tie plates, low-carbon and high-carbon-hot-worked that are used in railroad tracks. The steel shall be manufactured by either basic-oxygen or electric-furnace processes and may be cast by a continuous process or in ingots. Both Grade 1 and Grade 2 tie plates may be sheared, punched, or slotted either hot or cold but only the latter may be placed into an enclosure to assure proper cooling. One bend test shall be made from each identified heat. The specimens for testing shall be taken from finished tie plates, longitudinally with the direction of rolling. They shall be rectangular in section and shall have two faces as rolled. If high carbon tie plates represented by bend tests fail to meet the requirements specified, they may be annealed not more than twice and be resubmitted for testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers steel tie plates for use in railroad track.
1.2 Two grades of tie plates are described: Grade 1, low-carbon, and Grade 2, high-carbon-hot-worked.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers carbon steel track bolts and carbon steel nuts for use in conjunction with joint bars to connect rails in railroad track. The required chemical composition for steel is presented in details. The full section and the reduced-section bolt tension tests requirements are specified as per reference materials.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel track bolts and carbon steel nuts for use in conjunction with joint bars to connect rails in railroad track.
1.2 Heat-treated bolts for general track use.
1.3 Medium carbon nuts for general application on track bolts.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with carbon steel girder rails of plain, grooved, and guard types. Materials considered in this specification are grouped into three classes (Class A, B, and C) based on type, weight and chemistry (carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and silicon compositions). Steel samples shall be melt processed by either open-hearth, basic-oxygen, or electric furnace, and may be cast by a continuous process or in ingots. Material specimens shall undergo product analysis and tests, and shall conform to required chemical and physical attributes such as chemical composition, Brinell hardness, weight, length, sectioning, end finishing, drilling and punching specifications. Rails shall be finished by cold straightening in a press or roller machine to remove twists, waves and kinks. Final products shall be marked either by brand and stamp, paint, or bar code.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel girder rails2 of three classes based on type or type and weight, and chemistry defined as follows and in Table 1.
1.1.1 Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, girder-guard rails shall be Class A.
1.1.2 Plain and grooved-girder rails under 135 lb/yd (67.1 kg/m) in weight shall be specified by the purchaser as either Class A or Class B.
1.1.3 Plain and grooved-girder rails of 135 lb/yd in weight and heavier shall be Class C, unless otherwise specified.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers heat-treated carbon steel joint bars, microalloyed joint bars, and forged compromise joint bars to be used in standard railroad track and production of insulated joints. Manufacturing of the steel shall be done either by basic-oxygen process, electric-furnace process, or both. The chemical composition of the steel joint bars shall be within the limits specified for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur. Requirements for heat or cast analysis, product analysis, and tensile testing are detailed. Specifications for the material tensile properties such as tensile strength, yield point, yield strength, and elongation are given.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers heat-treated carbon steel joint bars, microalloyed joint bars, and forged compromise joint bars for general use in standard railroad track.
1.2 The joint bars may be used for the production of insulated joints.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers steel joint bars of low-carbon, medium-carbon, and high-carbon grades (Grades 1, 2, and 3) for railway applications. Steel shall be made through basic-oxygen or electric-furnace processes and cast through continuous process or in ingots. An analysis of each heat or cast shall be made to determine the percentage compositions of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur. Tension test shall also be made to conform to specified tensile strength and elongation values. Guidelines on the dimensions and physical variations of joint bars are given. Inspection, rejection, rehearing, certification, and product marking procedures are cited.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers steel joint bars for connecting steel rails in mine, industrial, and standard railroad track.
1.2 Three grades of joint bars are defined for applications where non-heat treated bars are suitable:
1.2.1 Grade 1, low-carbon, primarily for industrial and mine use.
1.2.2 Grade 2, medium-carbon, primarily for industrial and mine use.
1.2.3 Grade 3, high-carbon, for general use in standard railroad track. They may be used in the production of insulated track joints.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with carbon steel tee rails for use in railway track, including export and industrial applications. Rails shall be furnished by as-rolling, head hardening, or fully heat treatment processes. Hydrogen content shall be measured either during the continuous casting process or during ingot teeming. The rails shall conform to the chemical requirements for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon. Rail soundness shall be evaluated by macroetch testing for both ingot and continuously cast steel. The rails shall conform to the Brinell hardness test requirements for standard carbon rails and high-strength rails.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel tee rails of nominal weights of 60 lb/yd (29.8 kg/m) and over for use in railway track, including export and industrial applications.
1.2 Supplementary requirements S1 and S2 shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the order.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
- Technical specification7 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers for carbon steel crane rails of special designs only, and nominal weights for crane runway use. Manufacturing practice shall follow strict procedures for melting, discard, control cooling, end hardening, high strength rails, chamfering, and ends prepared for electric arc welding. The material shall undergo heat or cast analysis and product analysis shall be within the specified limits on chemical composition of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon. Materials that fail to conform to the requirements of this specification shall be rejected and be reported to the manufacturer or supplier promptly in writing.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel crane rails of special designs only, and nominal weights of 104 lb/yd (51.6 kg/m) through 175 lb/yd (86.8 kg/m) for crane runway use.
1.2 When standard tee rail sections are desired, they shall be ordered in accordance with Specification A1.
1.3 Supplementary Requirements S1 through S3 of an optional nature are provided. They shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the order.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with steel tie plates, low-carbon and high-carbon-hot-worked that are used in railroad tracks. The steel shall be manufactured by either basic-oxygen or electric-furnace processes and may be cast by a continuous process or in ingots. Both Grade 1 and Grade 2 tie plates may be sheared, punched, or slotted either hot or cold but only the latter may be placed into an enclosure to assure proper cooling. One bend test shall be made from each identified heat. The specimens for testing shall be taken from finished tie plates, longitudinally with the direction of rolling. They shall be rectangular in section and shall have two faces as rolled. If high carbon tie plates represented by bend tests fail to meet the requirements specified, they may be annealed not more than twice and be resubmitted for testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers steel tie plates for use in railroad track.
1.2 Two grades of tie plates are described: Grade 1, low-carbon, and Grade 2, high-carbon-hot-worked.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This guide covers carbon steel track bolts and carbon steel nuts for use in conjunction with joint bars to connect rails in railroad track. The required chemical composition for steel is presented in details. The full section and the reduced-section bolt tension tests requirements are specified as per reference materials.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel track bolts and carbon steel nuts for use in conjunction with joint bars to connect rails in railroad track.
1.2 Heat-treated bolts for general track use.
1.3 Medium carbon nuts for general application on track bolts.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with carbon steel girder rails of plain, grooved, and guard types. Materials considered in this specification are grouped into three classes (Class A, B, and C) based on type, weight and chemistry (carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and silicon compositions). Steel samples shall be melt processed by either open-hearth, basic-oxygen, or electric furnace, and may be cast by a continuous process or in ingots. Material specimens shall undergo product analysis and tests, and shall conform to required chemical and physical attributes such as chemical composition, Brinell hardness, weight, length, sectioning, end finishing, drilling and punching specifications. Rails shall be finished by cold straightening in a press or roller machine to remove twists, waves and kinks. Final products shall be marked either by brand and stamp, paint, or bar code.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel girder rails2 of three classes based on type or type and weight, and chemistry defined as follows and in Table 1.
1.1.1 Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, girder-guard rails shall be Class A.
1.1.2 Plain and grooved-girder rails under 135 lb/yd (67.1 kg/m) in weight shall be specified by the purchaser as either Class A or Class B.
1.1.3 Plain and grooved-girder rails of 135 lb/yd in weight and heavier shall be Class C, unless otherwise specified.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with steel screw spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties. The steel shall be made by electric-furnace or basic-oxygen, may be cast by continuous process or in ingots, and the heads and threads of the spikes may be formed by hot- or cold-forming methods. Tension and bend tests of the material shall be made. Inspection, certification, and product marking are also covered.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers steel screw spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers heat-treated carbon steel joint bars, microalloyed joint bars, and forged compromise joint bars to be used in standard railroad track and production of insulated joints. Manufacturing of the steel shall be done either by basic-oxygen process, electric-furnace process, or both. The chemical composition of the steel joint bars shall be within the limits specified for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur. Requirements for heat or cast analysis, product analysis, and tensile testing are detailed. Specifications for the material tensile properties such as tensile strength, yield point, yield strength, and elongation are given.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers heat-treated carbon steel joint bars, microalloyed joint bars, and forged compromise joint bars for general use in standard railroad track.
1.2 The joint bars may be used for the production of insulated joints.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers steel joint bars of low-carbon, medium-carbon, and high-carbon grades (Grades 1, 2, and 3) for railway applications. Steel shall be made through basic-oxygen or electric-furnace processes and cast through continuous process or in ingots. An analysis of each heat or cast shall be made to determine the percentage compositions of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur. Tension test shall also be made to conform to specified tensile strength and elongation values. Guidelines on the dimensions and physical variations of joint bars are given. Inspection, rejection, rehearing, certification, and product marking procedures are cited.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers steel joint bars for connecting steel rails in mine, industrial, and standard railroad track.
1.2 Three grades of joint bars are defined for applications where non-heat treated bars are suitable:
1.2.1 Grade 1, low-carbon, primarily for industrial and mine use.
1.2.2 Grade 2, medium-carbon, primarily for industrial and mine use.
1.2.3 Grade 3, high-carbon, for general use in standard railroad track. They may be used in the production of insulated track joints.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with steel tie plates, low-carbon and high-carbon-hot-worked that are used in railroad tracks. The steel shall be manufactured by either basic-oxygen or electric-furnace processes and may be cast by a continuous process or in ingots. Both Grade 1 and Grade 2 tie plates may be sheared, punched, or slotted either hot or cold but only the latter may be placed into an enclosure to assure proper cooling. One bend test shall be made from each identified heat. The specimens for testing shall be taken from finished tie plates, longitudinally with the direction of rolling. They shall be rectangular in section and shall have two faces as rolled. If high carbon tie plates represented by bend tests fail to meet the requirements specified, they may be annealed not more than twice and be resubmitted for testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers steel tie plates for use in railroad track.
1.2 Two grades of tie plates are described: Grade 1, low-carbon, and Grade 2, high-carbon-hot-worked.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with carbon steel tee rails for use in railway track, including export and industrial applications. Rails shall be furnished by as-rolling, head hardening, or fully heat treatment processes. Hydrogen content shall be measured either during the continuous casting process or during ingot teeming. The rails shall conform to the chemical requirements for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon. Rail soundness shall be evaluated by macroetch testing for both ingot and continuously cast steel. The rails shall conform to the Brinell hardness test requirements for standard carbon rails and high-strength rails.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel tee rails of nominal weights of 60 lb/yd (29.8 kg/m) and over for use in railway track, including export and industrial applications.
1.2 Supplementary requirements S1 and S2 shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the order.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
- Technical specification7 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers for carbon steel crane rails of special designs only, and nominal weights for crane runway use. Manufacturing practice shall follow strict procedures for melting, discard, control cooling, end hardening, high strength rails, chamfering, and ends prepared for electric arc welding. The material shall undergo heat or cast analysis and product analysis shall be within the specified limits on chemical composition of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon. Materials that fail to conform to the requirements of this specification shall be rejected and be reported to the manufacturer or supplier promptly in writing.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel crane rails of special designs only, and nominal weights of 104 lb/yd (51.6 kg/m) through 175 lb/yd (86.8 kg/m) for crane runway use.
1.2 When standard tee rail sections are desired, they shall be ordered in accordance with Specification A1.
1.3 Supplementary Requirements S1 through S3 of an optional nature are provided. They shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the order.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers carbon steel track bolts and carbon steel nuts for use in conjunction with joint bars to connect rails in railroad track. The required chemical composition for steel is presented in details. The full section and the reduced-section bolt tension tests requirements are specified as per reference materials.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel track bolts and carbon steel nuts for use in conjunction with joint bars to connect rails in railroad track.
1.2 Two grades of track bolts are defined:
1.2.1 Grade 1, Low-Carbon, Untreated, primarily for industrial and mine track use.
1.2.2 Grade 2, Heat-Treated, for general track use.
1.3 Two grades of nuts are defined:
1.3.1 Grade 1, Low-Carbon or Soft Steel, primarily for application on Grade 1 track bolts.
1.3.2 Grade 2, Medium-Carbon, for general application on track bolts.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with carbon steel girder rails of plain, grooved, and guard types. Materials considered in this specification are grouped into three classes (Class A, B, and C) based on type, weight, and chemistry (carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and silicon compositions). Steel samples shall be melt processed by either open-hearth, basic-oxygen, or electric furnace, and may be cast by a continuous process or in ingots. Material specimens shall undergo product analysis and tests, and shall conform to required chemical and physical attributes such as chemical composition, Brinell hardness, weight, length, sectioning, end finishing, drilling and punching specifications. Rails shall be finished by cold straightening in a press or roller machine to remove twists, waves and kinks. Final products shall be marked either by brand and stamp, paint, or bar code.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel girder rails of three classes based on type or type and weight, and chemistry defined as follows and in Table 1.
1.1.1 Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, girder-guard rails shall be Class A.
1.1.2 Plain and grooved-girder rails under 135 lb/yd (67.1 kg/m) in weight shall be specified by the purchaser as either Class A or Class B.
1.1.3 Plain and grooved-girder rails of 135 lb/yd in weight and heavier shall be Class C, unless otherwise specified.
1.2 The values states in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. <
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with steel screw spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties. The steel shall be made by electric-furnace or basic-oxygen, may be cast by continuous process or in ingots, and the heads and threads of the spikes may be formed by hot- or cold-forming methods. Tension and bend tests of the material shall be made. Inspection, certification, and product marking are also covered.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers steel screw spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers steel track spike to be used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties. Several tests shall be conducted, namely: heat or cast analysis; alternative analysis; alternative tension test; product analysis; body bend test; and head bend test. Heat and product analysis shall be performed wherein steel materials shall conform to the required chemical composition for carbon, manganese, phosphorous, sulfur, silicon, and copper. Steel specimens shall also undergo tensile tests and conform to required values of yield point, tensile strength, and elongation.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers steel track spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties.
1.2 Three grades of spikes are described, Grades 1, a lower carbon steel; Grade 2, a higher carbon steel; and Grade 3, a carbon structural steel, conforming to Specification A 36
1.3 Supplementary Requirement (S1) are provided for use and shall only apply when specified in the purchase order.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers heat-treated carbon steel joint bars, microalloyed joint bars, and forged compromise joint bars to be used in standard railroad track and production of insulated joints. Manufacturing of the steel shall be done either by basic-oxygen process, electric-furnace process, or both. The chemical composition of the steel joint bars shall be within the limits specified for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur. Requirements for heat or cast analysis, product analysis, and tensile testing are detailed. Specifications for the material tensile properties such as tensile strength, yield point, yield strength, and elongation are given.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers heat-treated carbon steel joint bars, microalloyed joint bars, and forged compromise joint bars for general use in standard railroad track.
1.2 The joint bars may be used for the production of insulated joints.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers steel joint bars of low-carbon, medium-carbon, and high-carbon grades (Grades 1, 2, and 3) for railway applications. Steel shall be made through basic-oxygen or electric-furnace processes and cast through continuous process or in ingots. An analysis of each heat or cast shall be made to determine the percentage compositions of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur. Tension test shall also be made to conform to specified tensile strength and elongation values. Guidelines on the dimensions and physical variations of joint bars are given. Inspection, rejection, rehearing, certification, and product marking procedures are cited.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers steel joint bars for connecting steel rails in mine, industrial, and standard railroad track.
1.2 Three grades of joint bars are defined for applications where non-heat treated bars are suitable:
1.2.1 Grade 1, low-carbon, primarily for industrial and mine use.
1.2.2 Grade 2, medium-carbon, primarily for industrial and mine use.
1.2.3 Grade 3, high-carbon, for general use in standard railroad track. They may be used in the production of insulated track joints.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with carbon steel tee rails for use in railway track, including export and industrial applications. Rails shall be furnished by as-rolling, head hardening, or fully heat treatment processes. Hydrogen content shall be measured either during the continuous casting process or during ingot teeming. The rails shall conform to the chemical requirements for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon. Rail soundness shall be evaluated by macroetch testing for both ingot and continuously cast steel. The rails shall conform to the Brinell hardness test requirements for standard carbon rails and high-strength rails.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel tee rails of nominal weights of 60 lb/yd (29.8 kg/m) and over for use in railway track, including export and industrial applications.
1.2 Supplementary requirementsS1and S2 shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the order.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
- Technical specification6 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers for carbon steel crane rails of special designs only, and nominal weights for crane runway use. Manufacturing practice shall follow strict procedures for melting, discard, control cooling, end hardening, high strength rails, chamfering, and ends prepared for electric arc welding. The material shall undergo heat or cast analysis and product analysis shall be within the specified limits on chemical composition of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon. Materials that fail to conform to the requirements of this specification shall be rejected and be reported to the manufacturer or supplier promptly in writing.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel crane rails of special designs only, and nominal weights of 104 lb/yd (51.6 kg/m) through 175 lb/yd (86.8 kg/m) for crane runway use.
1.2 When standard tee rail sections are desired, they shall be ordered in accordance with Specification A1.
1.3 Supplementary Requirements S1 through S4 of an optional nature are provided. They shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the order.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with steel tie plates, low-carbon and high-carbon-hot-worked that are used in railroad tracks. The steel shall be manufactured by either basic-oxygen or electric-furnace processes and may be cast by a continuous process or in ingots. Both Grade 1 and Grade 2 tie plates may be sheared, punched, or slotted either hot or cold but only the latter may be placed into an enclosure to assure proper cooling. One bend test shall be made from each identified heat. The specimens for testing shall be taken from finished tie plates, longitudinally with the direction of rolling. They shall be rectangular in section and shall have two faces as rolled. If high carbon tie plates represented by bend tests fail to meet the requirements specified, they may be annealed not more than twice and be resubmitted for testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers steel tie plates for use in railroad track.
1.2 Two grades of tie plates are described: Grade 1, low carbon, and Grade 2, high-carbon-hot-worked.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers carbon steel track bolts and carbon steel nuts for use in conjunction with joint bars to connect rails in railroad track. The required chemical composition for steel is presented in details. The full section and the reduced-section bolt tension tests requirements are specified as per reference materials.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel track bolts and carbon steel nuts for use in conjunction with joint bars to connect rails in railroad track.
1.2 Two grades of track bolts are defined:
1.2.1 Grade 1, Low-Carbon, Untreatedprimarily for industrial and mine track use.
1.2.2 Grade 2, Heat-Treatedfor general track use.
1.3 Two grades of nuts are defined:
1.3.1 Grade 1, Low-Carbonor Soft Steel, primarily for application on Grade 1 track bolts.
1.3.2 Grade 2, Medium-Carbonfor general application on track bolts.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
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1.1 This specification covers carbon steel girder rails of three classes based on type or type and weight, and chemistry defined as follows and in Table 1:
1.1.1 Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, girder-guard rails shall be Class A.
1.1.2 Plain and grooved-girder rails under 135 lb/yd (67.1 kg/m) in weight shall be specified by the purchaser as either Class A or Class B.
1.1.3 Plain and grooved-girder rails of 135 lb/yd in weight and heavier shall be Class C, unless otherwise specified.
1.2 The values states in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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1.1 This specification covers heat-treated carbon steel joint bars, microalloyed joint bars, and forged compromise joint bars for general use in standard railroad track.
1.2 The joint bars may be used for the production of insulated joints.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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1.1 This specification covers steel joint bars for connecting steel rails in mine, industrial, and standard railroad track.
1.2 Three grades of joint bars are defined for applications where non-heat treated bars are suitable:
1.2.1 Grade 1, low-carbon, primarily for industrial and mine use.
1.2.2 Grade 2, medium-carbon, primarily for industrial and mine use.
1.2.3 Grade 3, high-carbon, for general use in standard railroad track. They may be used in the production of insulated track joints.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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1.1 This specification covers steel screw spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties.
1.2 Supplementary Requirement S1 Specifying Copper Content is provided. It shall apply only when specified by the purchaser.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
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1.1 This specification covers steel track spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties.
1.2 Two grades of spikes are described, Grades 1 and 2, previously known as "soft" and "high carbon" steel.
1.3 Supplementary Requirement (S1) specifying copper content is provided. It shall apply only when specified by the purchaser.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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1.1 This specification covers steel joint bars for connecting steel rails in mine, industrial, and standard railroad track.
1.2 Three grades of joint bars are defined for applications where non-heat treated bars are suitable:
1.2.1 Grade 1, low-carbon, primarily for industrial and mine use.
1.2.2 Grade 2, medium-carbon, primarily for industrial and mine use.
1.2.3 Grade 3, high-carbon, for general use in standard railroad track. They may be used in the production of insulated track joints.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
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1.1 This specification covers heat-treated carbon steel joint bars, microalloyed joint bars, and forged compromise joint bars for general use in standard railroad track.
1.2 The joint bars may be used for the production of insulated joints.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
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1.1 This specification covers steel screw spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties.
1.2 Supplementary Requirement S1 Specifying Copper Content is provided. It shall apply only when specified by the purchaser.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
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1.1 This specification covers steel track spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties.
1.2 Two grades of spikes are described, Grades 1 and 2, previously known as "soft" and "high carbon" steel.
1.3 Supplementary Requirement (S1) specifying copper content is provided. It shall apply only when specified by the purchaser.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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1.1 This specification covers carbon steel crane rails of special designs only, and nominal weights of 104 lb/yd (51.6 kg/m) through 175 lb/yd (86.8 kg/m) for crane runway use.
1.2 When standard tee rail sections are desired, they shall be ordered in accordance with Specification A1.
1.3 Supplementary Requirements S1 through S4 of an optional nature are provided. They shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the order.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
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1.1 This specification covers carbon steel crane rails of special designs only, and nominal weights of 104 lb/yd (51.6 kg/m) through 175 lb/yd (86.8 kg/m) for crane runway use.
1.2 When standard tee rail sections are desired, they shall be ordered in accordance with Specification A1.
1.3 Supplementary Requirements S1 through S4 of an optional nature are provided. They shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the order.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
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1.1 This specification covers carbon steel tee rails of nominal weights of 60 lb/yd (29.8 kg/m) and over for use in railway track, including export and industrial applications.
1.2 Supplementary requirementsS1and S2 shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the order.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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1.1 This specification covers steel tie plates for use in railroad track.
1.2 Two grades of tie plates are described: Grade 1, low carbon, and Grade 2, high-carbon-hot-worked.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
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1.1 This specification covers carbon steel track bolts and carbon steel nuts for use in conjunction with joint bars to connect rails in railroad track.
1.2 Two grades of track bolts are defined:
1.2.1 Grade 1, Low-Carbon, Untreated, primarily for industrial and mine track use.
1.2.2 Grade 2, Heat-Treated, for general track use.
1.3 Two grades of nuts are defined:
1.3.1 Grade 1, Low-Carbon or Soft Steel , primarily for application on Grade 1 track bolts.
1.3.2 Grade 2, Medium-Carbon, for general application on track bolts.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
- Technical specification4 pagesEnglish language
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1.1 This specification covers carbon steel girder rails of three classes based on type or type and weight, and chemistry defined as follows and in Table 1:
1.1.1 Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, girder-guard rails shall be Class A.
1.1.2 Plain and grooved-girder rails under 135 lb/yd (67.1 kg/m) in weight shall be specified by the purchaser as either Class A or Class B.
1.1.3 Plain and grooved-girder rails of 135 lb/yd in weight and heavier shall be Class C, unless otherwise specified.
1.2 The values states in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
- Technical specification3 pagesEnglish language
ABSTRACT
This specification covers steel track spike to be used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties. Several tests shall be conducted, namely: heat or cast analysis; alternative analysis; alternative tension test; product analysis; body bend test; and head bend test. Heat and product analysis shall be performed wherein steel materials shall conform to the required chemical composition for carbon, manganese, phosphorous, sulfur, silicon, and copper. Steel specimens shall also undergo tensile tests and conform to required values of yield point, tensile strength, and elongation.
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1.1 This specification covers steel track spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties.
1.2 Three grades of spikes are described, Grades 1, a lower carbon steel; Grade 2, a higher carbon steel; and Grade 3, a carbon structural steel, conforming to Specification A36/A36M.
1.3 Supplementary Requirement (S1) are provided for use and shall only apply when specified in the purchase order.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers steel track spikes used as fastenings between railroad rails, tie plates, and ties.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys, this specification was withdrawn in July 2022 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
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