Fastening system of a K type is a classic screw fastening encountered on the railway lines. They are used on prestressed concrete sleepers around the world.
In the fastening system of a K type the sleeper is connected to ribbed plate. In case of fastening system of a K type, the under-base plate pad needs to be mounted under the ribbed plate. Rail seat pad is mounted under the rail foot. The rail is fixed using Łp 2 clip type.
Features and advantages of K type system
- the possibility of using the prestressed sleepers
- providing proper insulation between the rail foot and the sleeper
