Yinglin Casting is a professional railway fish plate manufacturer and supplier in China, specialized in the production and export of high quality rail track fasteners including fish plates, joint bars, splice bars and angle bars for railway construction and maintenance all over the world.
A railway fish plate (also known as a “track joint bar,” “splice bar,” “joint bar,” or “angle bar “) is a metal bar bolted to the ends of two rails to join them together in a railway track. Fish plates provide continuous support and alignment between rail sections, ensuring track integrity and safety.
Key Functions:
- Join two rail ends to form a continuous track
- Distribute loads across the rail joints
- Remain and measure in line
- Allow for expansion and contraction due to heat.
- Deliver affordable track maintenance solutions
Standard fish plates are designed for connecting two identical rail sections with consistent profile.
Applications: Main railway lines, freight tracks, industrial sidings, mining railways
Specifications:
| Rail Standard | Type | Holes | Length | Weight (kg/pc) |
|---|
| UIC 60 | 4-hole | 630mm | 26″ | 18.07 |
| UIC 54 | 4-hole | – | – | 14.34 |
| UIC 54 | 6-hole | 800mm | – | 19.94 |
| GB 60kg | 4-hole | 600-630mm | – | 17.5-18.1 |
| GB 50kg | 4-hole | – | – | 14.3 |
| GB 43kg | 4-hole | – | – | 12.5 |
| BS 80A | 4-hole | – | – | 6.5 |
| BS 90A | 4-hole | 685.8mm | – | 13.23 |
| AREMA 115RE | 4-hole | 24″ | – | 17.04 |
| AREMA 136RE | 4-hole | 24″ | – | 17.75 |
Specially forged fish plates designed for emergency repair of cracked or damaged rail joints.
Features:
- Fast, temporary fix
- Rail clamps for different rail types
- Permits continued operation of the train at reduced speed.
- Available for emergency need
- Emergency maintenance at an affordable price
Applications: Track emergency repair, temporary joint reinforcement, crack prevention
Specially designed fish plates to join two different rail section profiles.
Applications: Transition zones, rail section changes, mixed rail installations
Common Combinations:
- UIC 60 to GB 50kg
- AREMA to BS standard
- Heavy rail to light rail transitions
Insulated fish plates for track circuit maintenance in electrified railways.
Types:
- Glued Insulated Fish Plates: For high-speed railway applications
- Insulating Composite Fish Plates: For standard track circuits
Applications: Electrified railways, high-speed rail, signaling track circuits
Designed for lighter rail applications and smaller railway systems.
Specifications:
| Rail Type | Weight | Standard | Material |
|---|
| 15kg/m | 15 | GB11264 | Q235 |
| 18kg/m | 18 | GB11264 | Q235 |
| 22kg/m | 22 | GB/JIS | Q235 |
| 24kg/m | 24 | GB | Q235 |
| 30kg/m | 30 | GB | Q235/U71Mn |
Applications: Urban light rail, factory railways, mining tracks, tram systems, port railways
| Standard | Material Grade | C (%) | Mn (%) | Si (%) | S (%) | P (%) |
|---|
| Chinese Standard | 55# Steel | 0.52-0.60 | 0.50-0.80 | 0.17-0.37 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.035 |
| BS Standard | BS Grade | 0.40-0.60 | 0.60-1.00 | 0.05-0.35 | ≤0.050 | ≤0.050 |
| AREMA Standard | Per AREMA | Per AREMA | – | – | – | – |
| Property | Requirement | Test Method |
|---|
| Tensile Strength | Rm ≥ 785 MPa | GB/T 228.1 |
| Yield Strength | ReL ≥ 520 MPa | GB/T 228.1 |
| Elongation | A ≥ 9% | GB/T 228.1 |
| Reduction of Area | Z ≥ 20% | GB/T 228.1 |
| Brinell Hardness | HBW 227-388 | GB/T 231.1 |
| Cold Bend Test | d=3a: 30°, no crack | GB/T 232 |
| Standard System | Standards | Markets |
|---|
| GB (China) | TB/T2345, GB standards | China, Asia |
| UIC (International) | UIC 864-4, UIC 860 | Europe, International |
| AREMA (USA) | AREMA 2010, 115RE, 136RE | USA, North America |
| BS (Britain) | BS 47-1, BS 80A, BS 90A | UK, Commonwealth |
| DIN (Germany) | DIN 5902 | Europe, Middle East |
| NF (France) | NF A 45 | Europe, Africa |
| JIS (Japan) | JIS E 1101 | Japan, Asia |
| AS (Australia) | AS standards | Australia, Oceania |
| Process | Description | Application |
|---|
| Hot Rolling | Steel rolled to shape at high temperature | Standard fish plates |
| Forging | Pressed/hammered into shape | Heavy-duty, joggled plates |
| Machining | CNC cutting, drilling, finishing | Precision requirements |
| Heat Treatment | Quenching and tempering | Enhanced strength |
| Surface Treatment | Galvanizing, painting, oiling | Corrosion protection |
| Treatment | Description | Durability |
|---|
| Plain/Oxide Black | Natural mill finish | Standard |
| Hot-Dip Galvanized | Zinc coating for rust protection | 20+ years |
| Electro-Galvanized | Thin zinc layer | Indoor/low humidity |
| Spray Zinc | Thermal zinc spray | Coastal areas |
| Paint/Primer | Industrial coating | Custom colors |
| Anti-Rust Oil | Temporary protection | Storage/shipping |
| Packing Type | Description |
|---|
| Wooden Pallets | Standard export packaging |
| Steel Bundles | Secured with steel straps |
| Wooden Crates | For fragile/special requirements |
| Container Loading | 20ft/40ft GP/HQ containers |
Marking: Each fish plate is marked with
- Rail standard/type
- Heat number
- Manufacturer’s mark
- Manufacturing date
Our railway fish plates are widely used in:
- 🚂 Railway Construction – Main lines, branch lines, high-speed rail
- ⛏️ Mining Industry – Underground mining tracks, surface rail systems
- 🏭 Industrial Facilities – Factory railways, workshop tracks
- 🚢 Port & Terminal – Container yards, port railways
- 🏗️ Construction – Temporary tracks, construction railways
- 🌾 Agriculture – Farm railways, plantation tracks
- 🌍 Global Infrastructure—Projects in Africa, South America, Asia
- High-quality carbon steel (55# steel, Q235, etc.)
- • Strict quality control in the production process
- The chemical and mechanical testing of each batch is
- Mill test certificates (MTC) included with each shipment
- Certified quality management system ISO 9001:2015
- Standard fish plates (4 hole and 6 hole)
- Fish plates joggled/bulged to effect emergency repair”
- Fish plates – compromise/combination
- Electrified Tracks: Insulated Fishplates
- Light rail fish plates (8-30kg)
- Can make custom specs
- GB/TB standards (China)
- UIC standards (International)
- AREMA standards (USA)
- BS standards (Britain)
- DIN/NF standards (Europe)
- Custom standards upon request
- Export success stories to Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, Australia and more
- Skilled in international trade procedures
- Professionally packed to ship safely by sea
- Full export documentation (CO, CI, BL, PL, MTC)
- No middlemen, direct from manufacturer.
- Flexible MOQ depending on order volume
- Volume discounts are available
- Acceptable terms: FOB, CIF, CFR, EXW
- Tech support professional
- Quick response (within 24 hours)
- Tailored solutions for your projects
- Sample orders are welcome
- Post-sales support and documentation support
Our Quality Control Process:
- Raw Material Inspection – Verification of chemical composition
- Production Monitoring – Quality checks in process
- Dimensional Inspection – Key Measurements Confirmed
- Mechanical Testing – Tensile, hardness, bend tests
- Surface inspection – visual and coating inspection
- Documentation – MTC, inspection reports, certificates
Certifications Available:
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards
- Mill Test Certificate (MTC)
- Third-Party Inspection (SGS, BV, CCI)
Q: What is the MOQ?
A: Generally our MOQ is 500 pieces per spec. The MOQ for mixed specifications is 1x20GP container.
Q: What are your payment terms?
A: T/T (30% deposit, 70% balance against BL copy), L/C at sight, other terms open for negotiation.
Q: How long does delivery take?
Q: How long does standard delivery take? A: 15-30 days after order confirmation, depending on order size and specification.
Q: Do you ship samples?
A: Sure, we can provide small samples for quality checking. We can give you a discount for ordering in bulk.
Q: Can you supply custom specifications?
Q: Can you make custom fish plates? A: Yes, we can based on your drawing, sample or technical requirements.
Q: What certificates do you provide?
A: Mill Test Certificate (MTC), quality report, and we can help with third-party inspection (SGS, BV, CCIC).
Q: Can you match different rail standards on one fishplate?
A: Yes, we do make compromise fishplates to connect two different types of rail section profiles.
Q: What surface treatments are available?
A: We can supply plain/oxide black, hot-dip galvanized, electro-galvanized, spray zinc, paint, and anti-rust oil finishes.
We also supply comprehensive railway track fastening components:
| Category | Products |
|---|
| Rail Fasteners | Rail clips, elastic clips, E-clips, SKL clips |
| Track Bolts | Hex bolts, fish bolts, track spikes |
| Rail Pads | Rubber pads, HDPE pads, EVA pads |
| Tie Plates | Steel tie plates, insulated tie plates |
| Rail Insulators | Nylon insulators, composite insulators |
| Screw Spikes | Dog spikes, screw spikes, sleeper screws |
| Washers | Spring washers, flat washers |
| Rail Shoulders | Cast iron shoulders, steel shoulders |
