Tie plate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006006",
  "term": "Tie plate",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A flat, rectangular steel plate placed between the rail and the railway tie (sleeper) to distribute the load from the rail over a wider area of the tie. This component protects the tie from wear and crushing, and also provides a consistent bearing surface for the rail. Tie plates are typically secured to the tie with spikes or screws and feature shoulders that hold the rail in gauge.",
  "synonyms": [
    "baseplate"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schienenlaschen",
    "es": "placa de asiento",
    "fr": "selle"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tie-plate/"
}