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One of Africa's leading manufacturers and suppliers of permanent way material.  

ZAK is a reputable provider of permanent way material in Southern African region. With more than 35 years of experience, we offer dependable and innovative solutions to cater to our clients' varied needs. Count on ZAK for all your railway supply needs.

Rail and Rail components for the mining industry

Zak is a dedicated private South African company based in Springs, Gauteng, specializing in the supply of rail and manufacture of turnouts and rail accessories for surface and underground applications.

Products & Services

Our product and service offering include the following:

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Rail

Explore our range of SAR-profile rail, covering the spectrum from

15kg/m to 57kg/m.

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Turnouts

We manufacture and supply turnouts for both surface and underground applications from 15kg/m to 48kg/m.

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Rail Components

We manufacture and supply a variety of rail components, including rail extensions (jump sets), fish plates, dog spikes, nuts and bolts, sleepers, fastenings, track tools and more.

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Services

Our expert team specializes in the bending (curving), cutting, and drilling of rails.

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RAILWAYS AFRICA
features our new turnout

“This is not a prototype—Zak has already secured multiple orders and one unit designated for live track testing with Transnet. Designed by veteran turnout specialist and Zak Engineering Technician, Pieter Swart, and built at Zak’s Springs facility, the product has been developed to match SADC regional standards and is compatible with Cape gauge rail infrastructure,” says Kim Wilson, Managing Director of Clyde Industrial Corporation.

The Journey from Concept to Track:
Kim Wilson on Zak’s 48kg 1:12 Secant Turnout - Ready for Market

In this Coffee with the Editor interview, Railways Africa’s Phillippa Dean sits down with Kim Wilson, Managing Director of Clyde Industrial Corporation, to discuss the journey that led to the development and launch of Zak’s 48 kg 1:12 Secant turnout.

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"It doesn't matter which side of the tracks you're from,
the train still rolls the same."

~ Robert M. Hensel

Head Office

4 Boniface Rd,

Selection Park, Springs, 1559,

Gauteng, South Africa

+27 11 812 1670

info@zak.co.za

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