Track and Boat Spikes

 

United Steel & Fasteners manufactures four sizes of Track and Boat Spikes. 3/8″, 1/2″, 9/16″ and 5/8″.

 

All spikes are manufactured to latest AREMA or A.R.E.A. specifications, either in low carbon or high carbon steel.  Galvanized upon request.

Minimum Tensile Property Requirements

 

  • AREMA 2005 Soft Steel
  • Tensile Strength, PSI: 70,000
  • Yield Point, PSI: 46,000
  • Elongation in 2”: 25%
  • Marked “MC” for medium carbon steel

 

  • R.E.A. 1968 High-Carbon Steel
  • Tensile Strength, PSI: 70,000
  • Yield Point, PSI: 5 tensile strength
  • Elongation in 2”: 25%

Marked “HC” for high carbon steel