The JIS 12kg rail is a lightweight rail that complies with Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS E1101-2001). With a unit weight of 15.2kg per meter, it features an I-shaped cross-section and is specifically designed for light-duty transportation systems. Its key characteristics include high cost-effectiveness and easy installation, making it suitable for medium and low-load scenarios such as factory transportation and tracks for small cranes in ports, among others.
JIS 15KG Rail Specifications
Bottom Width: 69.85mm
Web Thickness: 7.54mm
Head Width: 38.10mm
Rail Height: 69.85mm
Material: Q235B, 55Q
Length: 6-12, 12.5-25m or custom lengths as required
Weight: 12.2kg/m
Standard: JIS E1101-2001
If you have special requirements for length or higher strength materials, please contact us for special custom production.
JIS 15kg Rail Dimension Drawing:
JIS 15kg rail length are furnished from 12-25meter. Other lengths are available upon request from GloryCrane. Steel Grade are produced to various qualities and specifications as required by our clients.
Descriptions of JIS 15KG Rail
Thanks to its compact structure and standardized dimensions, the JIS 15kg rail offers excellent adaptability across various industrial applications. It is fully compatible with GB/T 15kg rail, allowing seamless replacement or integration in cross-standard projects. Whether you’re building new track systems or upgrading existing ones, this rail ensures smooth operation, reduced maintenance costs, and a longer service life. As a preferred choice in light-duty crane rails, warehouse logistics, and underground transport lines, it delivers reliable performance backed by global export readiness.
Key Features and Advantages:
Lightweight and Easy to Handle
Lightweight profile (15.2kg/m) suitable for space-limited and low-load systems, such as portable cranes and overhead trolleys.
Standardized Dimensions with High Compatibility
Precision-manufactured to JIS standards for stable alignment and minimal track vibration or wear.
Global Compatibility
Fully compatible with Chinese GB/T 15kg rails —ensuring cross-standard flexibility for multinational engineering and procurement.
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
GloryCrane Processing & Customization Services options include:
Non – standard hole arrangement requirements
Custom Length Cutting：Cut to required lengths: 6m / 9m / 12m / customized; Clean and burr-free cutting edges
Bending: GloryCrane provide customized bending services, suitable for underground curve tracks, tunnel projects, circular rail systems, etc.
Rail end milling/slotting treatment: Suitable for welded joints or precise splicing to improve track connection accuracy.
Advanced surface treatments: hot-dip galvanization, Sand blasting and rust removal
Drilling: Engineered bolt hole configurations for specialized mounting requirements
Customization: Special-shaped processing (welded joints) can be performed on the ends of the steel rails according to project requirements or customer needs.
JIS Standard 15KG Rail Material Strength
Application of JIS 15KG Rails
Engineered for versatility and performance, the JIS 15kg rail is suitable for a wide range of light-duty transportation and support systems across multiple industries. Thanks to its lightweight construction, standardized profile, and cross-standard compatibility, it performs reliably in both new installations and retrofit projects.
Whether used in factory floor logistics, small crane runways, mining tunnels, or warehouse rail systems, this rail offers dependable load support, stable alignment, and low maintenance — making it a trusted choice for engineers, builders, and equipment integrators worldwide.
Factory Transport & Material Handling Tracks
In industrial automation, the rail is used for assembly line tracks, material shuttles, and guided transfer lines, thanks to its small footprint and flexible routing within constrained factory layouts.
Railway Refurbishment & System Upgrades
Its full compatibility with GB/T 15kg rail makes it the go-to option for upgrading legacy light rail systems, reducing downtime and enabling seamless integration.
Light-Duty Crane Rail Systems
JIS 15kg rail is widely used in light-duty gantry cranes, single-girder cranes, and trolley systems. It is ideal for handling moderate loads in workshops, warehouses, and dockside environments where reliable movement and precision alignment are essential.
With our ready-to-ship stock and fast logistics, GloryCrane helps contractors keep projects on schedule.
Mining & Tunnel Narrow-Gauge Rail Systems
The JIS 15kg rail is commonly applied in mining haulage systems, tunnel construction tracks, and underground rail lines, where compact size and ease of installation are critical.
Warehouse Sliding Systems & Storage Rail Tracks
Used in logistics handling lines and ground-level sliding tracks, the JIS 15kg steel rail supports automated guided carts (AGVs) or manual trolleys for fast and smooth transport within storage and distribution centers.
Typical uses: Track for warehouse trolleys; AGV and automated transfer rails; Industrial material handling lanes
Complete Accessories for Mining Rail Systems – Enhance Performance & Safety
As a professional supplier of mining rail, GloryCrane not only provides high-quality light steel rails 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 rails, enabling “one-stop procurement + worry-free installation.”
Fish Plates(Rail Joint Bar) and Bolts: Fish plates serve to connect steel rails and distribute loads, ensuring track stability. Hole patterns can match standard JIS 15kg steel rail profiles or be customized. High-strength bolts (grade 8.8 or 10.9) ensure tight connection.
Rail Clips: GloryCrane can provide rail clip models suitable for JIS 12kg rails under different construction requirements: Wjk-model, welded rail clips, bolted rail clips, etc.
Rubber Pads: Rubber baseplates are used beneath the rails to absorb vibration and shock, helping reduce noise and extend track life. GloryCrane offer rubber matting for JIS 15kg steel rail bottoms, with a regular thickness of 510mm, made of highly elastic black natural rubber material, which can be customised to the size of the rail bottom.
Rail Soleplates: The base plate, also known as the sole plate, is an optional but important accessory used beneath the rail to provide enhanced stability and load distribution. They are especially useful when the rail is installed on concrete floors or steel beams, helping to reduce vibration, protect the substructure, and extend the life of both the rail and the foundation. Custom drilling and surface treatments are available to meet specific installation requirements. When combined with rail clips or anchor bolts, base plates offer a complete and reliable track fastening solution.
Alumothermic Welding kits for Rails: GloryCrane offers a full set of alumothermic welding equipment for crane 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.
Anchor Bolts & Embedded Parts: Anchor bolts and embedded components are essential for securing the rail system to concrete foundations. Available as expansion bolts, chemical anchors, or pre-embedded steel channels for heavy-duty crane track installations.
Optional Components: U-shaped rail clips (for track fixing); Rail end caps (for corrosion protection); Custom fishplates with drilled holes
Global Shipping & Logistics: Your Partner in Seamless Delivery
At GloryCrane, we ensure fast and reliable delivery of crane rails to ports worldwide. With strategic partnerships and flexible logistics solutions, your order arrives on time, every time.
✅ Global Port Coverage
From Shanghai to Rotterdam, Hamburg to Singapore, we ship to major industrial hubs via sea freight, air freight, or multimodal transport.
✅ Secure Packaging
Rails are bundled with anti-rust coatings and wrapped in waterproof materials.
Custom crating available for fragile components (e.g., clips, bolts).
About GloryCrane
GloryCrane has been focusing on the foreign trade of crane rails for more than 10 years. Relying on high-quality supply chains such as Anshan Iron and Steel Group and Baotou Steel Group, it provides customized production of crane rails (adjustable length and aperture) and full-process services of direct shipment from global ports.
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