The ASCE 45 rail is designed for mining railway transportation, with specifications equivalent to the Chinese 22kg/m steel rail. It is available in standard lengths of 6m and 8m, and material options include Q235 carbon steel and 55Q high-strength steel.
ASCE45 is classified as American Standard Light Rail, which corresponds to a weight of approximately 45 lbs per yard (approximately 22.3 kg/m) and meets ASTM A1 standards, so it can also can be called 45 lb rail.
ASCE 45 Rail Specifications
Bottom Width: 93.66mm
Web Thickness: 10.72mm
Head Width: 50.8mm
Rail Height: 96.33mm
Material: Q235B/55Q/U71Mn
Length: 5m-12m(customization)
Weight: 22.3kg/m
Standard: ASTM A1/ AREMA
If you have special requirements for length or higher strength materials, please contact us for special custom
30 lbs rail dimensions
ASCE 45(45 lb) length are fumished from 12-25meter. Also avalable on request in lengths as short as 6 m or as long as 150 m. Steel Grade are produced to various qualities and specifications as required by our clients.
Descriptions of ASCE 45 Rail
ASCE45 is a model naming under the American standard system, which complies with ASTM A1 and AREMA standards and clearly refers to the specific specification of light railway rails.
At GlonyCrane, we provides high-quality ASCE 45 (45lb/yd) light rail sections, manufactured in strict compliance with Amercian Standard.
Features of ASCE 45 Rail
High Load Capacity: Suitable for light to medium-duty load scenarios, with a maximum single-wheel bearing capacity of 50,000 lbs (matched with crane design parameters). Ideal for applications requiring reliable load transmission in industrial environments
Wear Resistance: Constructed from 55Q or U71Mn steel, ASCE45 rails feature enhanced fatigue resistance and extended service life, making them perfect for high-frequency use in logistics centers, ports, and other heavy-traffic areas. The pearlitic microstructure (achieved via accelerated cooling process) reduces wear by up to 30% compared to standard carbon steel.
Corrosion Resistance: GLORYCRANE offers optional anti-rust treatments for ASCE45, including: Hot-dip galvanizing (zinc coating ≥85μm) for outdoor or coastal environments; Polyurethane painting (2-coat system) for high-humidity or corrosive industrial sites.
These treatments ensure durability in harsh conditions with a service life of ≥10 years.
System Compatibility: Rail base dimensions are fully compatible with ASCE30/40 series rails
Interchangeable with existing sleepers (ties) and fasteners (e.g., Type E clip systems). Reduces retrofit costs by up to 40% in multi-standard rail networks
Compatible with Chinese 22kg/m Rail Standard
The ASCE 45 steel rail and China’s GB/T 22kg rail are highly consistent in technical parameters and can be interchangeably substituted. Both have a unit weight of 22.3kg/m, with key dimensions such as rail height, rail base/head width fully matching. Their material properties are similar, with tensile strength exceeding 490MPa and elongation ≥22%. In scenarios like mining transportation, temporary tracks, and tourist railways, the two can be directly replaced without modifying supporting facilities such as sleepers and fasteners. This not only enriches project material selection but also reduces procurement and inventory costs.
ASCE45 rail is not a common type, but some mine railways are paved by 45 lbs rails. We cooperate with some mine companies in South America and supply ASCE 45 rails to them.
We support OEM/ODM services and welcome you to send drawings and parameters for customized rail solutions. Our technical team is proficient in translating client-specific requirements into precision-manufactured rails, ensuring compliance with international standards (e.g., ASTM, AAR, GB) while accommodating unique design needs. Whether modifying rail profiles, adjusting material grades, or integrating special surface treatments, we provide end-to-end customization from prototype development to mass production.
GloryCrane is equipped with comprehensive processing capablities. We can process ASCE 45 rail according to customers reuirements, incuding cutting themto specific lengths, drilling holes, quenching the rai heads, and adding spray – codes for traceability.
15+ Years Export Experience: With 15+ years of export experience, GloryCrane offers full export documentation, third-party inspection (SGS/BV), and reliable packaging for overseas shipment.
One-to-one project support: We offer one-on-one project support, including rail selection guidance, drawing confirmation, and accessory matching. Technical team with deep industry expertise ensures smooth implementation for international projects
As a leading crane rail supplier, GloryCrane offers meticulously engineered gantry crane rail and overhead crane rail solutions. We specialize in providing customizable gauge configurations ranging from 600mm to 1520mm, along with tailored cross – sectional parameters to meet diverse project requirements.
Rail ASCE 45 (45 lb) Material Strength
| U71Mn | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition(%) | ||||||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | Cr | Ni | Cu | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HBW | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥390 | ≥40 | ≥880 | — | 9% | — | 0.65-0.76 | 0.15-0.35 | 1.10-1.40 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | |
| 55Q | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition(%) | |||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| — | — | 685 | 69 | — | — | 0.50-0.60 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.60-0.90 | 0.040 | 0.040 | |
| Q235B | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition(%) | ||||||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | Cr | Ni | Cu | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HBW | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥390 | ≥40 | ≥645 | ≥66 | 13% | — | 0.48-0.56 | 0.17-0.37 | 0.70-1.00 | 0.040 | 0.040 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | |
GloryCrane Service Customized options include:
ASCE rail for non – standard hole arrangement requirements.
Bending: GloryCrane provides professional cold and hot bending services for ASCE rail to meet customized requirementssuch as curved track installations, turntables, and crane rail systems
Precision rail end bevelling: ASCE rail for customized head shape options
Advanced surface treatments (e.g., hot-dip galvanization): Engineered bolt hole configurations for specialized mounting requirements
Complete Accessories for ASCE Rail System
As a professional supplier of ASCE rail, GloryCrane not only provides high-quality ASCE steel rail, but also a full range of compatible installation accessories, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the entire rail system. All accessories undergo strict quality control to perfectly match ASCE rails, enabling “one-stop procurement + worry-free installation.”
Fish Plates(Rail Joint Bar): The fishplates used for ASCE 45 are typically designed with either four or six bolt holes. These bars generally measure between 300 mm and 600 mm in length, with a thickness ranging from 12 mm to 18 mm. Constructed from ductile iron(QT400-18) or carbon structural steel(Q235B, #45 steel), these joint bars offer the necessary strength and durability for light-duty rail applications.
Rail Clamps/Rail Clip: Rail clamps are used to secure rails in place and prevent horizontal movement. GloryCrane supplies various types of rail clips, including: adjustable rail clamps; welded rail clamps; bolted rail clamps
Rubber Pads: Rubber baseplates are used beneath the rails to absorb vibration and shock, helping reduce noise and extend track life. GloryCrane offers baseplates in several materials, including rubber, polyurethane, and composite rubber-plastic. Available types include continuous full-length baseplates and segmented short baseplates, suitable for various rail layouts and noise reduction requirements.
Rail Soleplates: GloryCrane’s steel soleplates are manufactured using structural steels such as Q235B, Q345B, and ASTM A36. These materials provide excellent weldability and load-bearing capacity, making them suitable for a variety of rail installation environments.
Alumothermic Welding kits: GloryCrane offers a full set of alumothermic welding equipment for rail track installation. Our solution uses an aluminum – iron oxide exothermic reaction to form high – strength, fatigue – resistant joints. With no need for complex power setups, it enables rapid on – site installation, making it a preferred choice for heavy – duty crane rails.
Steel Rail (30 LB) ASCE 30 Application Range
ASCE30 rail is a type of light-duty rail in the railway rail category, suitable for scenarios with low axle loads, temporary use, or medium to low-speed transportation. It is widely applied in industrial track systems with small to medium loads.
The ASCE rail is mainly used in industrial bridge-type/gantry crane runways and track transportation systems.
ASCE rails, developed under the standards of the ASCE, are designed specifically for lighter industrial applications, including:
Mining and Raw Material Handling
Widely used in small- to medium-scale mining operations for ore carts or rail haulage. Suitable for surface mines, underground passages, and quarries.
The high wear resistance of U71Mn steel extends the life of the track and custom cut lengths (6-25 metres) are available to meet the flexible layout of the mine.
Marine & Yard Tracks:
In medium-to-small cargo throughput ports (e.g., sugar mill dedicated ports in Southeast Asia), ASCE45 steel rails are used to construct gantry crane tracks. With excellent weldability (carbon equivalent ≤0.43%), they support on-site flash butt welding, ensuring smooth track alignment and minimizing crane vibration during operation.
Light-Duty Industrial Track Systems
Used for in-plant material handling systems such as carts or trolleys in factories, warehouses, and workshops. Ideal for environments with frequent, low-speed movement of goods
Temporary or Simple Track Facilities
ASCE45 rails are widely used in the following scenarios due to their light weight (22.3 kg/m) and high load carrying capacity (up to 50,000 lbs of pressure on one wheel):
Warehouse overhead cranes: for material handling systems in factories or logistics centres, supporting the efficient transport of light goods
Workshop Suspension Cranes: Suspension equipment for workshops or shipyards, ensuring rail stability and low deflection characteristics.
Dockyard handling equipment: as a small harbour crane track, supporting short distance transfer of containers or bulk goods
The rail head width of 50.8mm is well matched to crane wheels, and the Q235B material provides sufficient fatigue resistance for high-frequency operation.
Warehouse & Logistics Rail Systems
ASCE45 rails are widely used in the following scenarios due to their light weight (22.3 kg/m) and high load carrying capacity (up to 50,000 lbs of pressure on one wheel):
Warehouse overhead cranes: for material handling systems in factories or logistics centres, supporting the efficient transport of light goods
Workshop Suspension Cranes: Suspension equipment for workshops or shipyards, ensuring rail stability and low deflection characteristics.
Dockyard handling equipment: as a small harbour crane track, supporting short distance transfer of containers or bulk goods
The rail head width of 50.8mm is well matched to crane wheels, and the Q235B material provides sufficient fatigue resistance for high-frequency operation.
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Global Port Coverage
From Shanghai to Rotterdam, Hamburg to Singapore, we ship to majorindustrial hubs via sea freight, air freight, or multimodal transport.
Secure Packaging
Rails are bundled with anti-rust coatings and wrapped in waterproofmaterials.
Custom crating available for fragile components (e.g., clips, bolts)
About GloryCrane
GloryCrane has been focusing on the foreign trade of crane rails for morethan 10 years. Relying on high-quality supply chains such as Anshan lron and Steel Group and Baotou Steel Group, it provides customized production ofcrane rails (adjustable length and aperture) and full-process services ofdirect shipment from global ports.
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