Flexi Fishplate

Description

EHJ & Flexi Fishplates

ZMS EHJ & Flexi Fishplates are high-strength steel joint bars designed to connect two rail sections securely. Installed in pairs on either side of the rail web, the fishplates help maintain accurate rail alignment, transfer operational loads and preserve the structural integrity of the track system.

Designed for underground and surface railway applications, these fishplates provide dependable performance under vibration, heavy axle loads and demanding mining conditions.

Key features

• High load-bearing capacity
• Manufactured from high-strength carbon steel
• Precision-machined for accurate rail alignment
• Durable under vibration and heavy axle loads
• Suitable for demanding underground environments
• Standard four-hole configuration
• Black surface finish
• Straightforward installation and maintenance
• Manufactured according to client and mine specifications

Rail compatibility

EHJ & Flexi Fishplates are available for narrow-gauge rail profiles including:

• 15kg rail
• 22kg rail
• 30kg rail
• 40kg rail

Final fishplate selection should match the rail profile, drilling pattern and joint requirements of the track system.

System components

A complete rail-joint assembly may include:

• Fishplates supplied in pairs
• Mild-steel or high-tensile bolts and nuts
• Optional spring washers

Applications

ZMS Fishplates are suitable for:

• Underground mining rail systems
• Surface railway applications
• Mine haulages and declines
• Shaft-bottom railway infrastructure
• Locomotive transport systems
• Narrow-gauge rail tracks
• Rail maintenance and joint-replacement projects

Technical specifications

• Product types: EHJ and Flexi Fishplates
• Component type: Rail joint bar
• Material: High-strength carbon steel
• Rail compatibility: 15kg, 22kg, 30kg and 40kg rails
• Length: Standard
• Hole configuration: Four holes as standard
• Surface finish: Black
• Supply format: Fishplates supplied in pairs
• Manufacturing standard: Produced according to client and mine specifications

Benefits to mining operations

• Maintains accurate rail-joint alignment
• Supports safe and reliable track operation
• Helps reduce movement at rail joints
• Reduces the risk of track failure and derailment
• Minimises maintenance-related downtime
• Supports continuous locomotive and haulage operations

Contact ZMS with your rail profile, joint type, drilling pattern, bolt requirements and quantity for a project-specific quotation.