The objective of this Standard is to provide manufacturers and purchasers with manufacturing and performance requirements for oval-necked fishbolts and nuts for use with fishplates and spring washers in railway track in accordance with the AS 1085 series of Standards.
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The objective of this Standard is to provide manufacturers and purchasers with manufacturing and performance requirements for oval-necked fishbolts and nuts for use with fishplates and spring washers in railway track in accordance with the AS 1085 series of Standards.
A review of this Standard was completed in 2024, with the Development Group agreeing that no change was required and the Standard could be re-issued.
Fishbolts and nuts that comply with this Standard can be used by industry with confidence that they will meet the safety requirements needed for railway track.
It is recommended that RTOs review their internal standards and ensure AS 1085.4 is the minimum required Standard for the procurement and use of fishbolts and nuts.
Use of this Standard will reduce the risk of track failure through failure of fishbolts and nuts.
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