ASCE 85 Rail
ASCE 85 rail is a AREMA standard T-rail with a nominal weight of 85 lb/yd, equivalent to approximately 42.16 kg/m, featuring a flat-bottom cross-section. It is the largest flat-bottom T-rail in the ASCE series and complies with the ASTM A1 standard for carbon steel T-rails and AREMA specifications. It can be used for overhead crane running tracks designed for T-rails, as well as industrial fixed-guide track systems.
As a professional ASCE 85 rail supplier and manufacturer, Glory Rail not only provides standard rail products but also conducts preliminary engineering assessments of wheel-rail contact, support structures, and fastener compatibility to deliver fully customized rail system solutions.
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ASCE 85 Rail Basic Dimension
| Rail Profile | Standard | Dimensions | Mass | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Width | Height | Base Width | Web Thickness | |||
| ASCE 85 Rail | ASTM A1/ AREMA | 65.09mm | 131.76mm | 131.76mm | 14.29mm | 39.68 kg/m |
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How we calculate
Required length = total weight ÷ 42.16 kg/m. Finished pieces = required length ÷ chosen length, rounded up. 12 m bars = finished pieces ÷ pieces per 12 m bar, rounded up. Offcut = purchased length − finished length. Saw kerf and mill tolerance are not included.
Cut yield = finished length ÷ purchased length. Above request = purchased weight − entered weight.
Material Overview & Performance
As the cornerstone of ASCE 85 rail, the scientific selection of materials directly determines the service life of the track under heavy-load conditions. For ASCE 85 steel rail, Glory Rail offers three mainstream material options:
- High-strength, wear-resistant U71Mn (suitable for high-frequency rolling in ports and heavy industry);
- 55Q, which offers a balance of cost and performance (suitable for medium-load conditions and industrial branch lines);
- Q235, which features good plasticity and weldability (suitable for light-load applications or auxiliary track laying).
Engineers can refer to the chemical composition and mechanical property tables below to precisely select the most suitable ASCE 85 rail material, ensuring the system’s efficient, stable, and safe operation.
Mechanical properties of 85 LB ASCE Rail
| Materials | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation | Hardness (HB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55Q | ≥ 685 MPa | --- | --- | 197 |
| Materials | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation | Hardness (HB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U71Mn | ≥ 880 MPa | ≥ 390 MPa | ≥ 9% | --- |
| Materials | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation | Hardness (HB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q235B | ≥ 645 MPa | ≥235 | ≥ 26% | --- |
ASCE 85 Rail Chemical Composition
| Materials | Chemical Composition (%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Si | Mn | S | P | |
| 55Q | 0.50-0.60 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.60-0.90 | ≤ 0.040 | ≤ 0.040 |
| Materials | Chemical Composition (%) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Si | Mn | S | P | Cr | Ni | Cu | |
| U71Mn | 0.65-0.76 | 0.15-0.35 | 1.10-1.40 | ≤ 0.030 | ≤ 0.030 | ≤ 0.250 | ≤ 0.250 | ≤ 0.250 |
| Materials | Chemical Composition (%) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Si | Mn | S | P | Cr | Ni | Cu | |
| Q235B | 0.48-0.56 | 0.17-0.37 | 0.70-1.10 | ≤ 0.040 | ≤ 0.040 | ≤ 0.250 | ≤ 0.250 | ≤ 0.250 |
ASCE 85 Rail Applications
ASCE 85 crane rails are designed for medium- to heavy-duty rail systems. The 65.09 mm wide rail head and reinforced web structure are suitable for higher wheel loads and high-frequency operating cycles. Specific application scenarios and selection criteria are as follows:
Medium-Heavy Duty Crane Runways
Suitable for bridge cranes and gantry cranes used in machinery plants, steelmaking shops, and precast beam yards, with a rated lifting capacity ranging from 20 to 50 metric tons.
Key Selection Criteria: Verify that the wheel tread width matches the 65.09 mm rail head; check the girder stiffness and support spacing; and assess the impact of the crane’s duty class (A5–A7) on rail life.
Mining & Tunnel Heavy Haul Tracks
Used for underground mine haulage mainlines and construction transport tracks in tunnel projects; compatible with heavy-duty mine cars and engineering material transfer vehicles.
Key Selection Criteria: Calculate the axle load of fully loaded vehicles, curve radius, and track gradient; for damp and corrosive underground environments, select an appropriate surface corrosion protection solution.
Port & Container Yard Tracks
Rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMG) and travel tracks for stacker-reclaimers used in medium-sized container terminals and bulk cargo yards.
Key selection criteria: Evaluate wheel load distribution and operational frequency; in coastal salt-fog environments, a corrosion-resistant fastening system and surface coating solution are required.
Industrial Heavy Transfer Systems
Rail-guided transport vehicles suitable for heavy industrial sites, such as molten steel ladle transport vehicles and heavy equipment transfer tracks.
Key selection criteria: Calculate the impact loads during starting and braking operations; verify the load-bearing capacity of the track support foundations; and configure a suitable rail joint and fastening system.
Glory Rail can coordinate ASCE 85 cross-sections with the support and fastening methods required for the project based on vehicle and track drawings.
Engineering Note: The suitability of a rail must be verified based on the project’s actual loads, support conditions, and relevant design requirements; it cannot be determined solely by the rail model.
Not sure if ASCE 85 rail is suitable for your equipment?
Please provide the equipment type, wheel load information, operating conditions, and support layout.
Glory Rail can assist with a preliminary review of track specifications and system compatibility, and identify technical
points requiring further verification—this technical review service is provided free of
charge by Glory Rail’s Engineering Department.
ASCE Rail – Custom Processing Services
Glory Rail provides customized ASCE 85 rail fabrication services based on approved engineering drawings and on-site installation requirements, primarily including:
Fixed-Length Cutting
Based on the on-site drawings, ASCE 85 rails are precisely cut to the specified project lengths (0.5–12 m; contact us for longer lengths), reducing on-site rework and improving installation efficiency.
Miter Cutting / Beveling
Specialized Beveling Process: Custom angle cutting tailored to the junction of railroad switches, expansion joints, or special geometric turning requirements (45° / 60° ) to ensure a smooth transition as the wheels pass over them.
Custom Drilling & Punching
Standard and custom ASCE 85 rail drilling solutions, with hole locations and diameters matched to joint bars specifications.
Rail Bending & Curving
Glory Rail provide cold-formed bending services for horizontal and vertical curves on industrial tracks and special-purpose facilities.
Anti-Corrosion Treatment
We offer sandblasting for rust removal, hot-dip galvanizing, or heavy-duty anti-corrosion coating, providing long-lasting protection for ASCE 85 rails in harsh environments such as coastal ports and outdoor storage yards.
End Machining
Includes face milling and edge chamfering to eliminate cutting stresses and burrs, thereby improving the joint flatness of ASCE 85 crane rails and extending wheel-rail service life.
Need a Non-Standard Length or Custom Machining?
Tell us your required rail lengths, quantities, hole patterns, rail-end configurations, and dimensional tolerances.
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Complete Rail Fastening System & Accessories Supplying
Glory Rail offers a complete range of ASCE crane rails (ASCE20-ASCE85), along with rail fastening systems and custom fabrication services. We provide one-stop supply solutions for crane projects in ports, steel mills, shipyards, warehousing and logistics, and heavy industry.
Glory Rail offers individual and continuous rubber pads tailored to customer needs to absorb vibrations and evenly distribute wheel loads.
We offer welded, bolted, adjustable, and heavy-duty rail clamps suitable for various crane rail models.
Steel Sole Plates & Base Plates
Glory Rail offers two types of steel pads and base plates.
Long-type base plates: Provide continuous support and improve wheel load distribution.
Short-type base plate: Suitable for stable positioning in compact support structures.
Anchor Bolts & Rail Fasteners
We offer bolts, nuts, and washers in a full range of sizes to ensure reliable connections to concrete foundations.
Rail Fishplates
Fishplates(Joint bars) are used to connect rail joints and maintain track continuity and alignment accuracy. We offer both standard and custom-machined products to meet various track standards and project requirements.
Crane Buffers & End Stops
Crane buffers and end stops are designed to absorb impact energy and protect cranes, rails, building structures, and equipment from damage caused by accidental collisions. They are widely used in bridge cranes, gantry cranes, port machinery, and automated material handling systems.
Avoid mismatch risks. Every ASCE 85 rail system requires precisely matched clips, pads,
and baseplates to ensure load distribution and extend service life.
FAQ
ASCE 85 rail is a AREMA standard T-shaped rail with a nominal weight of 85 pounds per yard, which is approximately 42.16 kg/m.
For overhead bridge crane tracks designed with T-shaped rails, ASCE 85 may be incorporated into the selection evaluation. Whether it is applicable depends on the maximum wheel load, the wheel-rail contact relationship, the girder stiffness, the support spacing, and the fastener configuration.
ASCE 85 and ASCE 80 are different rail specifications with variations in nominal weight and cross-sectional dimensions.
For example, ASCE 85 has a rail head width of 65.09 mm and a rail height of 131.76 mm, while ASCE 80 has a rail head width of 63.5 mm and a rail height of 127 mm.
When replacing rails, it is necessary to inspect the wheel cross-section, railhead elevation, support structure, fishplate connections, and fastener interfaces; the two types cannot be assumed to be interchangeable.
The selection of ASCE 85 rail should not be based solely on nominal weight and cross-sectional dimensions; it must also take into account maximum wheel load, wheel diameter, effective contact width, operating speed, number of load cycles, and track support conditions.
The evaluation should be conducted in conjunction with the wheel cross-section and the complete track support structure to ensure that the wheel-rail contact and operational performance meet the project requirements.
Whether they can be used together depends on the design of the lateral guide wheels and the geometry of the rail head. ASCE 85 rails feature a rounded rail head and sloped sides, whereas some lateral guide wheel systems require the rail head to have vertical sides.
Therefore, before finalizing the track configuration, it is necessary to verify the compatibility between the guide wheel contact surface and the rail cross-section.
When evaluating ASCE 85 rail section properties, the primary focus is on the cross-sectional area, moment of inertia, and section modulus.
These parameters are important geometric inputs for structural calculations; however, the load-carrying capacity of a rail cannot be determined based solely on its cross-sectional properties. A comprehensive evaluation must also take into account wheel load, support spacing, material properties, and operating conditions.
Yes. As an ASCE 85 rail supplier, Glory Rail can coordinate custom cutting to specified lengths, drilling, end machining, and the supply of related rail fasteners based on approved engineering drawings.
To obtain a quote for ASCE 85 rail prices and machining services, please provide the quantity of rails, required lengths, material grades, drilling requirements, and information about the intended application.
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