M71 Welded Rail Clip
Two-part welded crane rail clip with weldable forged steel base and replaceable clip top. Friction connection suited to light duty crane rail and standard rail installations. No minimum order.
M71 Two-Part Welded Crane Rail Clip
The M71 is a two-part welded crane rail clip consisting of a replaceable clip top and a lower weldable forged steel base. The two components interlock, slide and tighten together to clamp the rail foot securely to the supporting structure. The base is welded to the beam or sole plate during installation, making it a permanent fixture.
The M71 is designed and performs as a friction connection. This means the clip relies on clamping force to transfer lateral loads, and must be carefully tightened to the prescribed torque to achieve the correct connection capacity. Unlike a bearing-type bolted clip, the friction connection is sensitive to bolt torque; under-tightening reduces lateral resistance.
The clip top incorporates a vulcanized synthetic pressure block for rail retention and load absorption. The modular pressure block can be replaced without replacing the entire clip top assembly. The M71 is typically used on lighter crane rail and standard rail profiles with lower loading conditions.
Rail Profiles the M71 Suits
The M71 is suited to lighter crane rail and standard rail profiles where lower lateral loads are present. For heavier crane rail profiles requiring higher load capacity, the M120 or M165 welded clips are more appropriate. Not sure which welded clip suits your application? Send us your rail profile and we'll advise.
Where the M71 is Used
The M71 suits permanent installations on lighter crane rail and standard rail profiles where the base can be welded to the supporting structure during installation. As a friction connection it requires accurate torquing and is not easily adjusted after installation, making it better suited to fixed, long-term installations than to systems requiring periodic re-alignment.
M71 Rail Clip: Common Questions
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What is a friction connection in a welded rail clip?
How does the M71 differ from bolted rail clips?
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