14" Tie Plates 115RE

14-inch tie plates for 115RE rail are standard North American track components designed to provide a stable bearing surface and maintain the correct track gauge for 5.5-inch rail bases.

These tie plates are essential for mining tracks, mainline freight corridors, and industrial sidings where heavy axle loads are common.

Component Types

• Double Shoulder: Features two raised edges to hold the rail base on both the field and gauge sides, increasing stability.

• Single Shoulder: Features one raised edge, typically placed on the field side of the rail.

• Punching Patterns: Spiking patterns vary, but standard hole spacing is typically not less than 1-5/8 inches apart. 

Standard Dimensions & Weight

• Total Size: 7-3/4 inches wide by 14 inches long.

• Rail Base Compatibility: Fits rails with a 5-1/2 inch base width (standard for 115RE and 119RE rail sections).

• Unit Weight: Ribbed: ~23.12 lbs (10.5 kg) per piece;Non-Ribbed: ~22.19 lbs (10.1 kg) per piece.

• Cant (Inclination): Standard plates feature a 1:40 inward slope to improve load distribution and rail head wear. 

Technical Design Features

• Double Shoulder: Most 14-inch plates are "double shoulder" designs, meaning they have raised ridges on both sides of the rail base to prevent lateral movement in both directions.

• Spiking/Punching Patterns: Often feature 6 to 8 holes for track spikes or screw spikes; Hole spacing must not be less than 1-5/8 inches center-to-center to maintain plate integrity; Common holes are round (15/16 inch diameter) for screw spikes or square for standard dog spikes.

• Material: Typically manufactured from hot-rolled carbon steel (such as AISI 1020, 1045, or 1060) or ductile iron casting (QT450-10) for high shock absorption. 

Signum specializes in AREMA tie plates, specifically for 115RE or 136RE rail sections. We currently support North American infrastructure projects by providing forged,rolled and cast plates that meet Plan 8 and Plan 12 specifications.We’d love to send over our latest technical data sheets and lead times for your maintenance cycle if you need.