China Standard 22 kg/m Light Steel Rail – Product Overview

The China 22KG Light Rail Railway Track refers to a specific type of steel rail designed according to Chinese standards, weighing 22 kilograms per meter. It belongs to the category of light rails, which are generally used for low-speed, light-load railway systems such as mining tracks, industrial railways, agricultural rail lines, and light-duty transport systems.

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China 22KG Light Rail Railway Track

YONGYANG offers China Standard 22 kg/m (P22) light steel rail built to GB11264-2012 or GB11264-89 standards. Designed for medium-duty industrial applications, including mining, port logistics, factory tracks, and temporary construction lines, this rail balances strength, durability, and ease of installation.
 

Key Features

Weight: 22 kg/m, indicating its lightweight structure compared to heavy rails used in mainline railways.

Standard: Manufactured in accordance with the Chinese GB (Guobiao) standards for rail profiles and steel grades.

Material: Usually made from high-quality carbon steel (e.g., Q235B, 55Q) for good strength and wear resistance.

Dimensions: Includes specific head width, height, and web thickness suitable for light-duty applications.
 

Specification:

Size: 22kg/m

Length: 5-12m or other length according to customers’ requirement

Material: Q235B, 55Q

Standard: GB/T11264-2012

Q235	Mechanical property						Chemical composition(%)
	Yield strength		Tensile strength		Elongation	Hardness	C	Si	Mn	S	P
	MPa   ≥	kg/mm²   ≥	MPa	kg/mm²	min	HB		≤		≤	≤
	235	24	375-460	38-47	26%		0.12-0.22	0.35	0.30-0.70	0.045	0.045

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55Q	Mechanical property						Chemical composition(%)
	Yield strength		Tensile strength		Elongation	Hardness	C	Si	Mn	S	P
	MPa   ≥	kg/mm²   ≥	MPa   ≥	kg/mm²   ≥	min	HBW   ≥				≤	≤
			685	69		197	0.50-0.60	0.15-0.35	0.60-0.90	0.040	0.040

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Light Rail

Standard: GB/T 11264-2012

Size   *	Rail height(mm)   A	Bottom Width(mm)   B	Head Width(mm)   C	Web Thickness(mm)   t	Weight(kg/m)   *
8kg	65	54	25	7	8.42
9kg	63.5	63.5	32.1	5.9	8.94
12kg	69.85	69.85	38.1	7.54	12.2
15kg	79.37	79.37	42.86	8.33	15.2
18kg	90	80	40	10	18.06
22kg	93.66	93.66	50.8	10.72	22.3
24kg	107	92	51	10.9	24.46
30kg	107.95	107.95	60.33	12.3	30.1

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In order to better serve the different needs of customers, our technical team is available to provide advice and support, helping every customer to optimize their rail selections to minimize life cycle costs. We supply suitable rail parts, like fish plates, rail clips, bolts and nuts. We supply rail processing, like 45 degree mitre cut, welding process, milling process, special profile processing, etc. Our engineer help customer to design railroad line according to requirements, and build mining railroad line and crane moving line. The technical support provided by YONGYANG Rail can ensure that every rail we deliver provides optimum performance throughout its service life.
 

Typical Use Cases

Mining Operations: Robust rail for haulage and loading lines in mining environments.

Port Container Tracks: Supports RTG and heavy forklift movement with enhanced durability.

Industrial Sidings: Ideal for moderate-load industrial rail sidings and material handling layouts.

Temporary & Construction Tracks: Quick assembly and removal for provisional turnkey tracks.