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Paul Howard and Tony Sysum are the founding members of Rapid Rail Limited.
Both have worked in the crane rail industry for over 30 years. Paul and Tony started
their careers as installation technicians and progressively worked their way into
senior management.
Before forming Rapid Rail, Paul was sales manager for a leading product/installation
company and Tony was contracts manager. Having achieved their respective
positions, it became clear that their high levels of experience and knowledge could
be better served independent of product supply. Rapid Rail runs on a “hands on”
basis which enables skills and knowledge to be shared with all engineers, ensuring
the very best installation and service every time.
aim, not only to maintain motivated by the supply of products. The industry in which we had obtained
our knowledge and skills, was failing to provide the dedicated installation and
the high standards by which
maintenance services required.
we are already recognised
We decided to give something back to the industry by creating a company capable
but to fulfil our ambition to
of fulfilling these requirements. Rapid Rail Limited was founded in 1993 as a
be recognised globally as truly independent company, offering design, supply, installation and maintenance
the best and most successful services to its customers. Since we formed Rapid Rail we have enjoyed a healthy yet
company in our field. controlled growth, which has enabled us to re-invest in the company and our core
product, our engineers! By investing in the appropriate equipment and the training
needs of our engineers, we are able to respond to all our customers’ requirements
Our focus has and will always be to provide unequalled levels of service and quality
to our customers. Our commitment to you is to ensure that we are there whenever
you need us and to continuously provide the very best service and quality.
What do we do?
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Egypt
Eire
Germany
Israel
Italy
Mexico
Oman
Spain
Switzerland
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Contents
2 Crane Wheel
Lubrication 7 8 Power Generation 23
Lubrication direct to the point Introduction
of contact Specification – type of rail, clips,
spacing, standards/tolerances
Technical – selection charts
3 Ports & Harbours 9
Introduction
9 Water Treatment
Specification – type of rail, clips,
Works 25
spacing, standards/tolerances
Technical – selection charts Introduction
Specification – type of rail, clips,
spacing, standards/tolerances
4 Embedded Crane Rail 11
Technical – selection charts
Rapid Rail supplies the latest
technology in embedded rail
10 Specialist Services
& Repairs 27
5 Steel & Non-Ferrous 13
Thermit Welding
Introduction Puddle Arc Welding
Specification – type of rail, clips, Diamond Drilling
spacing, standards/tolerances
Technical – selection charts
11 Products 29
Introduction
6 Automated Warehouse
Rail – type of rail – selection charts
Systems 17
Clips/Pad
Introduction Fastenings
Specification – type of rail, clips, Grouts
spacing, standards/tolerances Plates
Technical – selection charts
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Safety 1
Falls from height are the most common As a result of over 20 years of We offer systems that are appropriate,
cause of fatal injuries and the second safety critical experience at heights, flexible and reliable. It is imperative
most common cause of major injury to Rapid Rail has developed the to ensure safe working at heights
employees, accounting for 15% of all best available safety systems and when it’s not just a statistic but a
such injuries. products. They are appropriate human life at stake.
for industry sectors such as
construction, manufacturing,
commercial property, ports, energy.
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Safety
Rapid Rail works with you to The Personal Protective Equipment • quality assured
assess your needs and to make Regulations require: • industrially tried and tested
comprehensive recommendations
• employers to maintain fall arrest • permanent
and: equipment in good repair
• certified
• site surveys and risk assessment
• appropriate replacement
• individually designed
• computer generated specification
• inspection of equipment which
• simple to maintain
• a personal response to design is exposed to deterioration
the optimum system for you regularly and each time • cost effective
• smooth operation
• hands free movement
• shock absorbing qualities
• adjustable, unobtrusive installation
• permanent
• customised design
• ensures maximum safety
• simple maintenance
(annual service requirement)
• cost effective
• superior to all alternatives.
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Retractable Fall Arrest Blocks*
Maximum safety and compliance
for: construction, warehouse, utility
and confined space applications.
• maximum safety
• fall indicator
• easy to use
• swivel snap hook
• performance
Safety Harnesses* • finest materials for durability
Designed for professionals • freedom of movement
combining functionality with • lightweight blocks with webbing
comfort. For use in telecoms, • heavy duty with winch and
construction, access machinery, galvanised cable.
rescue, any application requiring
access or suspension.
Personal Protection
Equipment*
The best selection of products to
ensure personal user safety in eye,
ear, hand and foot protection.
We can select, install and maintain
the equipment you need for
industry, public services, utilities,
manufacturing:
• maximum safety
• staff satisfaction
• builds workplace confidence
• installation and training
• maintenance
• compliance
• comfortable
• quality
• practical, yet stylish
• performance Safety Training* Rapid Rail – the complete
• choice Supply of the best available safety solution
• cost effective. equipment is not enough to ensure Safety and complacency do not mix
worker safety. Training and advice – too much is at stake. Rapid Rail
in product usage, maintenance and applies three decades of specialist
application is a legal requirement. industrial safety experience to
We supply training options to suit your business application. Our
the customer daily facing risks and experience and products are at
responsibilities of staff working at your service. Rapid Rail – the
heights and provide the necessary ‘hands on approach’ to all aspects
consultancy to help you select, of safety consultancy:
use and maintain all fall arrest and
• risk assessment
safety systems.
• compliance
Rapid Rail ‘hands on approach’ • recommendations in systems
to on-site training via customised and practice
workshops and seminars. • supply and installation of
products and kits
• managing height safety
• roof top safety • training and advice on use
and maintenance
• inspection, care and maintenance
of PPE • ongoing monitoring and
inspection.
• industrial rope access
• cradles and platforms.
Crane Wheel 2
Lubrication
Lubrication
The close relationship that exists automatic rail wheel lubrication
between Rapid Rail and our clients system. This will enable Rapid Rail
has driven us to pursue a solution to offer surveys, recommend supply
to ease crane wheel and rail wear. and the installation of a clean, safe
To this end we are extending our method of applying lubrication to a
range of products to include an precise location.
** Authorised Distributor 7
Crane Wheel Lubrication
Crane wheels are affected by crane Cartridge and batteries are always
loading, heat, cold, misalignment, changed as a complete unit.
settlement of buildings and The motor drive has a proven
hostile environments, especially minimum life of 8 cycles.
in heavy industrial production For external use we can provide
areas i.e. steelworks, foundries plastic caps for weather protection.
and process industries. These can The unit is mounted on the
all accelerate wear, necessitating crane by a simple bracket fitted
expensive repairs and replacements in a convenient position on the
being undertaken to both rail and crane structure.
crane wheels, resulting in loss of
production. Some of the known
advantages:
The rail/wheel lubrication system
offered by Rapid Rail provides an • Reduced wear resulting from
automatic discharge of a specifically metal/metal contact
formulated lubricant into the inner
• Reduced maintenance costs
surface of the wheel flange. This in by increasing the life of crane
turn is transferred to the point of wheels/rail
contact on the rail head sides, thus
reducing friction. • Controlled use of specifically
formulated lubricant
Due to the pre-set frequency and
measured volume of the lubricant • Quick and easy installation and
replacement on site
deposited, excessive build up of
grease is avoided. This minimises • No external power sources,
cleaning and allows a more detailed fully automatic, maintenance
examination of the rail and clips free, electronic mechanical
during routine maintenance checks. drives
The amount of lubrication can be
• Safety proven. approved
adjusted during each life cycle as
required, enabling the end user to • Waterproofed if required
react to changing circumstances. • Widely used in Europe, • If required, a computerised
The system after initial installing UK and USA. system of recording the
and priming is maintenance free, installation and renewal of
until the cartridge requires replacing. cartridges can be offered.
The frequency of discharge This service depends on the
can be 1, 3, 6 or 12 months delivery cycle being maintained
or set individually, • A similar system can be
dependent on the users offered for many engineering
requirements. applications where lubrication
is necessary to provide a smooth
maintenance free operation.
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Ports & Harbours 3
Rapid Rail clients include In a competitive and constantly having worked for many years
all principal port authorities changing business environment, with some of the world’s largest
worldwide. a port must ensure it offers reliable port authorities.
and cost effective services. Our reputation as reliable, credible
Quayside cranes and rail mounted and, above all, experts in our field
gantry cranes are the nucleus of has enabled us to assist these ports
port operations. Failure in these in their continuous improvement
core areas directly affects and development projects.
productivity and profitability. Today Rapid Rail is considered to be
Rapid Rail has extensive experience of second to none in all rail mounted
port installations and maintenance, port installations.
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Ports & Harbours
Specification
Rail Sections The following rail sections are commonly used on Ports & Harbours.
Standards – Tolerances Clips are generally installed in pairs crane tolerances. However, special
Crane rails are typically installed opposite. The clip spacing may vary attention must be taken at the hinged
to tolerances set out in BS466 according to the rail type, wheel joints. Rapid Rail has extensive
Appendix F (British standard loads and duty cycle. experience both home and overseas
specification for power driven Trolley rails on overhead container in this area and are frequently called
overhead travelling cranes, Semi handling cranes are generally upon to refurbish hinge rails.
Goliath and Goliath cranes for installed to the normal overhead
general use). See page 14.
lateral adjustment
To ensure the optimum solution,
1
attention must be paid to each
individual application and
agreement reached on the most 2 6
appropriate tolerances.
Fastenings 3 7
There are two methods of fixing
crane rails to concrete foundations.
4 8
Continuous and discontinuous
support. There is little doubt that
continuous support is a better 5
solution than discontinuous, but
carries a higher cost. A designer
KEY
must investigate the cost
1 stud/bolt fixing 5 epoxy resin/cementitious grout
implications and, where operating
2 adjustable clip 6 levelling screw
criteria allows, give credence to 3 steel beam 7 soleplate
discontinuous support. 4 resilient pad 8 holding down bolt
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Embedded Crane Rail 4
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Embedded Crane Rail
Health, Safety
Features Benefits and the Environment
This embedded rail system means The added support means that The Rapid Rail/Edilon Embedded
that traditional mechanical the horizontal and vertical forces Rail System is produced in
fastenings such as clips, anchors are more evenly distributed which compliance with the legislative
and base plates are no longer reduces rail fractures and practically requirements for health, safety
necessary. Embedded rails are eliminates rail corrugation. and the environment. All Rapid
connected to the underlying slab Embedded rail offers maximum Rail installation engineers are fully
with continuous elastic rail support, electrical insulation, a reduction certified. Technical documents
which delivers flexibility and in rail wear and important are produced regarding the use,
durability in one product. engineering advantages. effects, installation and removal
The new crane rail can be precisely of the systems.
levelled and aligned into the
completed chase in one operation
after welding. A crane rail sealed
into the jetty provides all the load
bearing and functionality required
at today’s modern port.
Traditional systems are more open to damage A new embedded system highlights the
and loss of asphalt reduced chase width
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Steel & Non-Ferrous 5
Rapid Rail clients include all major Performance is key to ensure necessitates continual maintenance
Manufacturing and Process Plants continued growth and development. and repairs to the crane rails.
throughout the UK and overseas.
Cranes are paramount to successful Rapid Rail works closely with many
and continual production. companies to ensure continuous,
Renowned for their arduous duty uninterrupted operation of their
cycles and extreme loading production cranes.
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Steel & Non-Ferrous
Track Tolerances (Top running cranes) derived from BS466 1984 Appendix F
1 Span Tolerances S S S
Permissable
For spans less than or equal to inclination
15 metres S = 3mm. 1 : 300
For every metre of crane span above H
15 metres (0.25mm) is added to the 3mm.
Therefore a (20 metre) span
crane the tolerance is as follows:
3 + (5 x 0.25) = 4.25mm
up to a max of 15mm
H max 10mm
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Rail Sections
The following rail sections are commonly used.
adjustment
Fastenings
A rail fastening system should
control vertical rail movement and
secure the rail laterally.
There are several types of clips
available. The two most common
types of clips are:
1 a two part welded base clip
incorporating its own bolt system
2 a single part clip which can 3
1
incorporate the use of weld
studs or bolts to secure.
2 4
Clips are generally installed in pairs
opposite and are spaced along the
rail according to the rail type, wheel 5
loads, duty cycle and any other KEY
factors which can affect design.
1 welded stud or bolt
2 adjustable single part clip
3 alternative adjustable welded base
type clip with integral bolts
4 resilient pad
5 steel beam Diagram: Section through rail, clip and pad on beam
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Steel & Non-Ferrous
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Automated Warehouse 6
Systems
Rapid Rail clients include all major Fast moving goods, which require the installation of the floor rails to
manufacturers of storage and retrieval 100% selectivity, rely upon ensure appropriate interaction of
system worldwide. appropriate storage facilities and the crane and racking.
interfacing handling equipment. Rapid Rail has been selected time
Automated warehouse cranes are and time again as preferred
key to accurate and time effective installers capable of achieving the
handling. Accuracy is demanded in exacting standards required.
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Automated Warehouse Systems
Specification
Standards – Tolerances
Narrow aisle crane rails are
typically installed to tolerances
set out in FEM. 9.831 (Rules for
the design of storage and retrieval
machines. Tolerances and clearances
in the high bay warehouse).
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Rail Sections
The following rail sections are commonly used in storage and retrieval systems.
Fastenings
There are various factors to be
considered when designing a storage
and retrieval floor rail system.
In addition to the normal design
parameters, consideration should
also be given to: 4
1
• the required installation tolerance
5
• limiting deflection to within
2
the required parameters
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• control of loading on
3
concrete floor.
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There are varying system designs,
which accommodate specific
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application requirements.
Clips are generally installed in pairs
opposite. For this type of application,
it is common for the clip spacing
to be a division of the machine
KEY
wheelbase. This may vary according
1 holding down bolt 5 soleplate
to the rail type, wheel loads, duty
2 levelling nut 6 epoxy resin/cementitious grout
cycle and any other factors, which 3 pad 7 adjustable clip
may affect the design. 4 clip bolt (multi hole plate) 8 reinforcing bars
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Automated Warehouse Systems
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Cement Manufacture 7
Rapid Rail clients include all major From circular slurry tanks and requires maintenance by engineers
manufacturers of cement and cement general handling cranes, through to with equally diverse skills.
products. conveyer systems. At Rapid Rail, we have the skills and
As with all manufacturing processes experience necessary to enable us
the need for effective and to service these requirements
maintenance free plant is crucial. in a thorough and cost effective
The diversity of handling systems manner.
utilised within the cement industry
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Cement Manufacture
Specification
Rail Sections
The following rail sections are commonly used in the cement manufacture & processing industry.
Standards – Tolerances Clips are generally installed in pairs type, wheel loads, duty cycle and
Crane rails are typically installed opposite. The clip spacing along the any other factors, which may affect
to tolerances set out in BS466 rails may vary according to the rail the design.
Appendix F (British standard
specification for power driven
overhead travelling cranes, Semi
lateral adjustment
Goliath and Goliath cranes for
general use). See page 14.
1
To ensure the optimum solution
attention must be paid to each 2 6
application individually and
agreement reached on the most
appropriate tolerances.
3 7
Fastenings 8
Whilst there are applications which
4
would require a welded base type of
fastening, it is reasonably common 5
to use a single part clip utilising a
through bolt/weld stud fixing.
There are varying system designs, KEY
which accommodate specific 1 stud/bolt fixing 5 epoxy resin/cementitious grout
application requirements. 2 adjustable clip 6 levelling screw
3 steel beam 7 soleplate
4 resilient pad 8 holding down bolt
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Power Generation 8
Rapid Rail clients include There are many different power Maintaining and upgrading
Power Generating Plants producing operations such as coal, production facilities contribute
throughout the UK. combined heat and power (chp), towards lower emissions and
gas, hydro and nuclear, all having increased generation.
varying and demanding methods of The diversity and depth of
production. experience gained within power
All power producing companies aim generating companies have enabled
to maximise the production and Rapid Rail to become a leading
distribution of their power partner in power generation.
generation. Allied to this are their
obligations and commitments to
environmental and social issues.
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Power Generation
Specification
Rail Sections The following rail sections are commonly used in the power generating plants.
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Water Treatment 9
Works
Rapid Rail clients – main utilities Privatisation of utility services has which the distributors and scrapers
and their suppliers. enhanced public accountability and operate.
brought about a drive for greater Existing design parameters and
efficiencies and value for money. varying drive systems create a
Efficient operation of plant and challenging yet fulfilling project.
equipment has become the focus,
resulting in a vast number of Rapid Rail has completed many
refurbishment schemes and new refurbishment and new build
build projects. projects in the water treatment
industry and is considered to be
Problematic areas in many water the leading Installation Company.
treatment works are the rails upon
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Water Treatment Works
Specification
Rail Sections The following rail sections are commonly used in water treatment works.
Standards – Tolerances Clips are generally installed in pairs Steelwork finishes are generally
Distributor/Scraper rails are opposite. For this type of application, soleplates and clips – galvanised
typically installed to tolerances set it is common for the clip spacing to fastenings – stainless steel,
out in BS466 Appendix F (British be a division of the machine rail – self colour.
standard specification for power wheelbase. This may vary according
driven overhead travelling cranes, to the rail type, wheel loads, duty
Semi Goliath and Goliath cranes for cycle and any other factors, which
general use). See page 14. may affect the design.
Fastenings
There are two methods of fixing
crane rails to concrete foundations,
continuous and discontinuous
lateral adjustment
support. There is little doubt that 1
continuous support is a better
solution than discontinuous, but
carries a higher cost. A designer 2 6
must investigate the cost
implications and where operating
criteria allows, give credence to
3 7
discontinuous support.
4 8
KEY
1 stud/bolt fixing 5 epoxy resin/cementitious grout
2 adjustable clip 6 levelling screw
3 steel beam 7 soleplate
4 resilient pad 8 holding down bolt
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Specialist Services 10
& Repairs
Thermit Welding®
The Thermit® compound is a The rails to be joined together are
mixture of metal oxides, alloying aligned, leaving a prescribed gap
elements and a reducing agent. between their ends. Preformed
These react to form the metal; refractory moulds are fitted around
simultaneously liberating intense the recommended gap at the
heat to produce superheated molten junction of the two rails.
steel, which forms the weld.
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Specialist Services & Repairs
MMA Puddle Arc Welding is the Welding is carried out using low Diamond drilling is a process used
process of joining carbon steel hydrogen electrodes. Electrodes to drill through steel reinforcing
crane rails. are held perpendicularly and in concrete using cylindrical core
short rectangular movements are bits. These core bits are set with
Preparation used with the tip of the electrode. diamonds, usually in a tungsten
The rails to be joined together are Copper moulds are placed around carbide alloy crown. Rotative boring
aligned, leaving a prescribed gap the outer profile of the rail joint as in the concrete with a hollow
between their ends. Rail ends shall welding progresses. This process cylindrical bit set with diamonds
be smooth and free from defects is continued until weld metal is allows the steel to be penetrated
and grease. The rails are set with a within 12mm of the rail-running and the resultant core extracted,
slight camber at the joint to allow surface and is allowed to cool for which can be used as verification
for weld contraction and copper five minutes. The weld is de-slagged of quantity of steel removed.
moulds are placed around and and welding is continued to the top
under the joint. When site drilling concrete
of the running surface.
contractors run the risk of hitting
Heat Treatment Following an appropriate cooling steel reinforcing, Rapid Rail
Joints are preheated to a prescribed period, the rail head is ground to engineers carry diamond drilling
temperature and confirmed using a profile and the rails aligned and rigs as part of the site establishment
temperature indicator prior to welding. fastened. for ground tracks. If steel is
Welding This is only a process guide. If you unavoidable, with experienced
A mild steel strip is placed at the require further details, please operators downtimes and costs can
bottom of the joint on top of the contact us and ask for a full weld be minimised.
copper strip (This will form part of procedure.
the weld).
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Products 11
lateral adjustment
2 6
3 7
4 8
KEY
1 stud/bolt fixing 5 epoxy resin/cementitious grout
2 adjustable clip 6 levelling screw
Diagram: Crane rail fastening arrangement 3 steel beam 7 soleplate
for use on concrete base and steel beam 4 resilient pad 8 holding down bolt
General
As an independent installation warranty/guarantee, creates the
specialist, we are able to draw on most reassuring solution.
the expertise and resources of the We guarantee to supply materials
best of industry supply. consistently:
This unique position enables us • to the right specification
to offer the most appropriate and • of the right quality
cost effective solution for all rail- • of the right quantity
mounted applications. • at a competitive price
All products supplied are from • and at the right time.
quality approved suppliers and are The diagram above represents
backed by full product guarantees. a typical fastening arrangement
This, coupled with our installation showing the products we supply.
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Products
Rail
Steel mills have been producing rail Rapid Rail is able to offer rails in: system. It is necessary that all
steels for over a century. During this a various lengths to suit your rail is supplied with full mill
time their designs have changed application certification thus ensuring that
reflecting the diversity of applications, b normal or high grade steels correct installation procedures can
none more so than the crane rail c mitre cut to specific design be programmed and guaranteed.
industry. and size All rail supplied by Rapid Rail is
d curved rail (such as circular sourced from reputable rolling mills
Every application is different and
tanks as seen at water treatment with full certification.
must be engineered to maximise
works and cement works)
efficiency and lifespan. Selection
e drilled or undrilled
of the correct rail is critical to The table below represents some
f modified to any design within
achieving this end. of the most commonly used
the limitations of the sections.
rail sections. It is by no means
Rail supply is an important element exhaustive. Other rail sections are
to sucessful installation and available. Please contact us for
working life of the installed track further details.
Rail Sections
British Rails
B r i d g e R a i l s
RAIL WEIGHT WIDTH WIDTH HEIGHT THICKNESS INERTIA INERTIA STANDARD
TYPE Kg/Mtr HEAD mm FOOT mm mm WEB mm Ixx cm4 Iyy cm4 SPECIFICATION
13 BR 13.31 36 92 48 7.5 3.9 74.4 CES2
16 BR 16.06 44.5 108 54 11 65 117 CES2
20 BR 19.86 50 127 55.5 10.5 82 193 CES2
28 BR 28.62 50 152 67 12 167 371 CES2
50 BR 50.18 58.5 165 76 58.5 326 720 CES2
C r a n e R a i l s
56 CR 56.81 76 171 101.5 35 836 702 CES2
89 CR 89.81 102 178 114 51 1502 1434 CES2
101 CR 100.38 100 165 155 45 3411 1266 CES2
164 CR 166.83 140 230 150 75 4784 5160 CES2
F l a t B o t t o m e d R a i l s
50 ‘O’ 24.82 52.39 100.01 100.01 10.32 424 105 BS11
60 ‘A’ 30.62 57.15 109.54 114.3 11.11 696 150 BS11
60 ‘R’ 29.85 57.15 109.54 114.3 11.11 682 148 BS11
75 ‘R’ 37.09 61.91 122.24 128.58 13.1 1064 223 BS11
80 ‘O’ 39.74 63.5 127 127 13.89 1101 276 BS11
110 ‘A’ 54.52 69.85 139.7 158.75 15.87 2323 418 BS11
113 ‘A’ 56.22 69.85 139.7 157.75 20 2318 418 BS11
M i n e R a i l s
30 ‘M’ 14.79 38.1 69.85 75.41 9.13 139 33
40 ‘M’ 18.89 45.64 80.57 88.11 12.3 246 51
Continental Rails
F l a t B o t t o m e d R a i l s
RAIL WEIGHT WIDTH WIDTH HEIGHT THICKNESS INERTIA INERTIA STANDARD
TYPE Kg/Mtr HEAD mm FOOT mm mm WEB mm Ixx cm4 Iyy cm4 SPECIFICATION
A45 22.1 45 125 55 24 90 170 DIN
A55 31.8 55 150 65 31 178 337 DIN
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Continental Rails continued
F l a t B o t t o m e d R a i l s
RAIL WEIGHT WIDTH WIDTH HEIGHT THICKNESS INERTIA INERTIA STANDARD
TYPE Kg/Mtr HEAD mm FOOT mm mm WEB mm Ixx cm4 Iyy cm4 SPECIFICATION
A65 43.1 65 175 75 38 319 608 DIN
A75 56.2 75 200 85 45 531 1011 DIN
A100 74.3 100 200 95 60 856 1345 DIN
A120 100 120 220 105 72 1361 2350 DIN
A150 150.3 150 220 150 80 4373 3850 DIN
UIC60 60.3 74.3 150 172 16.5 3055 513 UIC
T a l l R a i l s
S18 18.3 43 82 93 10 271 47 DIN
S20 19.8 44 82 100 10 346 53 DIN
S30 30.03 60.3 108 108 12.3 606 DIN
S33 33.47 58 105 134 11 1040 154 DIN
S41-10 41 67 125 138 12 1382 260 DIN
S41-14 41 67 125 138 12 1367 260 DIN
S49 49.38 67 125 149 14 1816 320 DIN
Note: Engineers must check the accuracy of the data before relying upon it. Not all rail sections produced are readily available, some may
not have been produced and some may have been removed from production.
Fastenings “Bow wave” effect in the rail There are several rail fastening
There are many ways in which which precedes each pass of the arrangements available which fit
a rail can be secured, i.e. bolted, crane wheel. this criterion.
riveted, welded. Undoubtedly the Introducing a rail pad between Drawing on our resources and
one recommended by Rapid Rail is the crane rail and the supporting optimising our wealth of experience,
the fully adjustable clipped system structure will: we are able to bring together the
which offers the most cost effective best of the industry’s quality
long term advantages. • accommodate unevenness in
the supporting structure materials, thus offering the most
It allows full rail adjustment to appropriate and cost effective
• help to distribute wheel loads
achieve design tolerances, easy over a larger surface area solution.
replacement of worn rails, with
• re-centre loads – for rail
minimum downtime necessary in mounted on steel girder
high production areas.
• reduce wear to the rail and
With continuously welded rails, the supporting structure
the clip allows controlled vertical • reduce fretting between the
and longitudinal movement which rail and supporting structure.
occurs with thermal expansion and
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Products
Rail Pad Diagram 1: Section through rail, clip and pad on beam
• Continuous with lateral restraint
• Lipped pad for individual
KEY
soleplates.
1 holding down bolt
Bolts & holding down bolts 2 levelling nut
4
3 pad
• All sizes to suit application in 4 clip bolt (multi hole plate) 1
grades 4.6 and 8.8. 5 soleplate 5
6 epoxy resin/
cementitious grout
2
Soleplates 7 adjustable clip 6
3
• Continuous in mill lengths 8 reinforcing bars
7
• Individual 2, 4 or 6 hole fixings. Note: adjustable weld base
type clip (not shown) 8
Grout
Years of experience and co-operation
Diagram 2: Section through ground track
have led to the formulation of high
quality grouts, designed specifically
for crane track applications.
KEY
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Notes