Crane rails need to be installed to higher tolerances than those used in the construction of the supporting civil engineering structure. The rails may be joined into continuous lengths but cannot be welded using normal structural steel welding techniques. Much know-how is essential if the installation is to be effective and long lasting.

Installing Crane Rails Optimum design and quality materials may be of little use if the installation is not carried out correctly. Effective installation requires The right design All necessary materials and A trained and competent workforce Installing New Track at a Water Treatment Plant

Reliable crane operation requires accurately aligned rails. Gantrail have extensive experience of rails mounted on both steel and concrete structures. Gantrail offers a full site installation service (including supervision of local labour) throughout the world. Gantrail's own site installation teams are fully trained and have a wealth of experience in this specialist field. As part of the overall package, this puts Gantrail in a unique position with the ability to control a project from the design stage through procurement, fabrication, supply, site installation and on-going maintenance. Installation Installing crane rails on steel present few problems to Gantrail if the steelwork is correctly aligned and levelled. The centre line of the crane rail should be installed over the girder web. We offer a choice of bolted fasteners or welded. The later have the advantage that all work is done from the top of the beam. Concrete mounted rails have their own special challenge. The design must take account of practical installation sequence that will allow accurate final positioning. Steel reinforcement cannot always be avoided and this can require diamond drilling.

Diamond Drilling to fix a Holding Down Bolt in Reinforced Concrete It is important to accurately level Sole Plates before they are Grouted into position Pouring Grout for Continuous Sole Plate As the most effective crane rails are continuously welded, Gantrail offers both Puddle arc (Enclosed-arc) and Thermit rail welding services. These specialist-welding techniques are essential due to the high carbon content or carbon equivalent of rail steels. Welder certification is available upon request. An extensive range of mechanical handling, electrical and surveying equipment ensures maximum efficiency and accuracy during rail installations. Safety is obviously of paramount importance. Our site staff regularly work at height or in potentially hazardous conditions. Safety method statements and risk assessments are individually Prepared prior to site installation work commencing. Gantrail have carried out major rail installations as principle contractor and sub-contractor under the UK C.D.M. Regulations. Gantrail have prepared a guide to installation which can be downloaded from this site. Thermit welding Crane Rail Welding - Preheating