ASCE 80 rail is an important model in the American standard (ASTM A1/AREMA standard) rail system, mainly used in scenarios such as railways, high load scenario, and industrial tracks. The “80” indicates that the weight of the rail per yard is 80 pounds, i.e., 80 lb/yd (approximately 39.82 kg/m). It belongs to heavy-duty rails and is suitable for high-load scenarios.
ASCE 80 Rail Specifications
Bottom Width: 127 mm
Web Thickness: 13.89 mm
Head Width: 63.5 mm
Rail Height: 127mm
Material: Q235B/55Q/U71Mn
Length: 5m-12m(customization)
Weight: 39.82 kg/m
Standard: ASTM A1/ AREMA
If you have special requirements for length or higher strength materials, please contact us for special custom
80 lbs rail dimensions
ASCE 80 rail(80 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 80 Rail
Its I-shaped cross-section design optimizes bending resistance. With a larger head width (63.5 mm) and waist thickness (13.89 mm), it can withstand greater wheel pressure and impact loads.
At GlonyCrane, we provides high-quality ASCE 80 (80lb/yd), manufactured in strict compliance with Amercian Standard.
Features of ASCE 80 Rail
ASCE80 rail (also known as 80-lb/yd ASCE Rail) is a standard rail developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and is a heavy-duty rail type used in high-load scenarios, such as crane tracks, mine tunnels, harbour railways, and factory transport routes, etc. It is designed in accordance with the ASTM A1 standard for high strength and durability.
Commonly used materials
U71Mn: High carbon manganese steel, tensile strength ≥880 MPa, suitable for heavy-duty railway and crane tracks such as mines and harbours.
Q235B: Low carbon steel, yield strength ≥235 MPa, suitable for factories, warehouses and other general industrial scenarios.
55Q: Medium carbon steel, yield strength ≥ 685 MPa, both toughness and wear resistance
We can produce ASCE80 rails in customised materials to suit your project requirements.
GloryCrane is equipped with comprehensive processing capablities. We can process ASCE 80 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 80 (80 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): ASCE80 rails are American Standard heavy rails (39.82 kg/m), which are normally fitted with double-ended fishtail plates. Suitable models of fishtail plates according to international standards include:
- BS80A: Designed for American Standard rails, suitable for standardised connections to ASCE80 rails
- QU80: Commonly used for crane rails or heavy transport lines, matching the load characteristics of ASCE80.
- UIC Series: Such as UIC60, although European standard, GLORYCRANE offers customised designs compatible with ASCE rails.
- Customised Services: GLOEYCRANE offers solutions for special requirements such as insulated fishtail plates, cryogenic plates, etc., with customised lengths and hole diameters (e.g. 45° bevelling, drilling).
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 (80 LB) ASCE 80 Application Range
ASCE 80 crane rails (unit weight 39.68 kg/m, or 80 lbs/yd) fall into the heavy- to extra-heavy-duty categories within the ASCE standard crane rail series. It features a wider rail head (79.4 mm / 3-1/8“), a significantly thickened web, and a wide flange (139.7 mm / 5-1/2”), designed specifically to withstand extreme wheel loads and severe impact conditions. GloryCrane’s ASCE 80 rail is manufactured from high-quality high-carbon steel and is often heat-treated at the rail head (head-hardened), providing the highest level of resistance to contact fatigue, plastic deformation, and wear.
Extreme-Duty Steel Mills & Foundrie
In the metallurgical industry, ASCE 80 rails are specifically used in bridge cranes operating under the most demanding conditions, such as:
- Casting cranes (ladle cranes): Transporting molten iron or liquid slag weighing 100 to 300 tons or more.
- Charging and scrap cranes: Handling massive quantities of raw materials while withstanding severe impacts and high-temperature environments.
- Coil and slab handling cranes: Moving heavy steel coils and continuous cast slabs in steel mills.
The exceptional hardness and substantial web thickness of ASCE 80 rails effectively prevent rail head crushing and web buckling caused by intense concentrated loads and thermal stresses during the steelmaking process.
Mega Ports & Automated Container Terminals
For next-generation port logistics, ASCE 80 is the preferred rail for the running tracks of super-sized ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and automated rail-mounted gantry cranes (ARMG/ASC).
- It supports the handling of double-stacked or tandem 40-foot containers (with a total lifting capacity exceeding 100 tons).
- Withstands the rigors of 24/7, high-speed, continuous operation in fully automated terminals.
- Ensures the ultra-high track precision required for automated crane navigation and anti-sway systems.
Its exceptional fatigue strength guarantees an exceptionally long service life, even under the relentless, high-frequency wheel loads of automated super-heavy cranes.
Heavy Machinery, Shipbuilding & Aerospace
In industries where critical, oversized components must be assembled, ASCE 80 rails provide a stable foundation for heavy-duty workstation cranes and assembly cranes.
- Shipbuilding: Lifting massive marine engine blocks, pre-outfitting mega-blocks (large sections), and hull sections.
- Aerospace: Moving fuselage sections and large aircraft components on final assembly lines.
- Heavy Machinery: Handling massive hydraulic presses, wind turbine main frames, and mining excavator booms.
The smooth running surface of ASCE 80 rails, combined with precision-machined crane wheels, ensures micron-level positioning accuracy—which is critical for aligning aerospace and marine components weighing several tons.
Hydroelectric & Nuclear Power Stations
Main plant cranes at large hydroelectric power stations and nuclear facilities rely on ASCE 80 rails for the installation and maintenance of core equipment.
- Lifting massive generator rotors and stators (typically exceeding 200 tons).
- Handling reactor pressure vessels and heavy steam generators in nuclear power plants.
These applications demand absolute reliability and have zero tolerance for rail failure. The robust cross-sectional design of ASCE 80 rails provides the necessary safety margin against catastrophic overloads that may occur during critical lifting operations.
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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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