Crane Rail Design & Technical Support - Crane Rail Fastening Systems

GANTRAIL - Design and Technical Support

The best of materials will not perform if the design is not right. Gantrail is pleased to support the consultant, designer, contractor or plant operator with those services needed to ensure that the rail system operates for long periods without problem. The Gantrail products are tailored to ensure reliable long-term crane operation.

Design and technical support services

For many engineers and contractors the installation of crane rails is a relatively unfamiliar activity. However, it is Gantrail’s main activity.

What can we bring to your requirement?
	An understanding of the special needs of your industry
	Appraisal of the proposed rail installation design
	An alternative new economic design if appropriate
	Supply of the supporting contract documentation i.e. outline welding procedures and method statements
	Calculations to support the design
	Inspection and appraisal of existing installations.

Gantrail supply Proposal and Site Drawings

Besides the many explanatory notes that we have prepared there is a large amount of information that we are happy to make available to our customers.

The Bow Wave effect is important in understanding the interaction between rail and structure

The performance of rails requires knowledge of what is available and in what material grades. Gantrail keeps in touch with the designs and market.

This Ship Repair Facility called for the Crane to move between Tracks and to different levels

Details of over 100 rails

Gantrail have invested a considerable amount in solving problems that occur with rail tracks and their associated fixings. Some of the subjects covered have arisen time and again. Thus we have prepared notes that generally cover the subject. Some titles are shown below. But why not call us and discus your problem directly.

	Gantrail Products at High and Low Temperatures - Behaviour Of Rubber Components
	Durability of Rubber to Metal Bonding
	Lateral Load Capacity of Gantrail Clips
	Rail Anchor Points
	Flat and Crowned Pad
	Rails on Concrete - Soleplate and Holding Down Bolt Sizes
	Clip Nose Compression Rules
	Crane Rail Selection
	Crane Rail Welding and Rail Steels
	Calculation for Rails on Concrete which are Discontinuously Supported
	Clip Spacing for Gantrail Crane Rail Clips
	Steps in Proposing a Rail Fastening System
	Clip Nut Torque
	Crane Rails and Changes in Temperature
	Crane Girder Surge Connectors
	Gantrail Mark VII Pad on Curved Track
	Coatings and Corrosion Protection of Gantrail Clips
	Maintenance of Crane Rail Tracks fixed with Gantrail Products
	Strength of Gantrail Crane Rail Pad
	Painting Gantrail Clips
	Crane Rail Bottom Surface Shape in Relation to Pad Design

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