ASCE50 rail (also known as ASCE 50 rail or 50lb rail) is an American-standard light rail designed for medium-load track systems where reliability and cost control are equally important.
With a weight of 50 lb per yard (24.855 kg/m), it provides sufficient strength for industrial transport and crane applications while remaining easy to handle, install, and maintain.
Produced to ASTM A1 and ASCE specifications, ASCE50 rail is manufactured from proven carbon steel grades with stable chemistry and tight dimensional control. The result is a rail section that delivers predictable performance, good wear resistance, and long service life in continuous-use industrial environments.
Tight dimensional tolerances ensure smooth wheel contact and stable load transfer, helping reduce vibration, wear, and long-term maintenance.
| Type of Rail | Standard | Dimensions mm | Steel Grade | Mass M | |||
| Height | Base Width | Head Width | Web Thickness | kg/m | |||
| ASCE 50 RAIL | ASTM | 98.43 | 98.43 | 54 | 11.11 | Q235B, 55Q | 24.855 |
ASCE50 rail is supplied in two proven steel grades, allowing engineers to balance performance requirements and budget considerations.
Q235B Carbon Steel
A widely used structural steel offering good toughness and weldability. It is suitable for general industrial rail systems and projects where moderate loads and cost control are key priorities.
55Q Rail Steel
Designed for higher strength and improved wear resistance, 55Q steel performs well under repetitive wheel contact and localized impact. It is often specified when ASCE50 rail is used in crane tracks or heavy-duty material transport lines.
| Q235B | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition | |||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Mn | Si | S | P | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | |||
| ≥235 | ≥24 | 375-460 | 38-47 | 26% | 0.12-0.22 | 0.30-0.70 | 0.35 | 0.045 | 0.045 | ||
| 55Q | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition | |||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Mn | Si | S | P | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HBW | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥685 | 69 | ≥197 | 0.50-0.60 | 0.60-0.90 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.040 | 0.040 | ||||
The 50lb rail profile provides dependable load capacity while remaining easier to handle than heavier rail sections.
Controlled rolling and finishing ensure consistent dimensions, dense steel structure, and reliable long-term performance.
Optional heat treatment, head hardening, and protective coatings help extend rail life in demanding environments.
As a dedicated steel rail manufacturer and exporter, Glory Steel Work supplies ASCE50 rail for sale with stable production capacity and flexible order support.
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