gantrex rail load draft
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GANTREX Inc. / GANTREX CANADA Inc. www.Gantrex.com [email protected]
Quality on Track®A Member of the GANTRY GROUP
Rail Load Measurement ServicesCurrent Problem:
No simple system exists to measure forces exerted on crane rails
Forces are currently only analyzed through theory
Very difficult to accurately predict lateral and vertical forces hence support designs may be inadequate
Gantrex Solution: A simple and economical solution to measure the forces generated
by the crane operation
Measurements of the lateral and vertical forces exerted on the rail
Provides a Force Histogram graph of lateral forces for analysis, and pressure maping of vertical load (if required)
Temporary Installation of Gantrex measuring device:• Fast and easy to install on site, usually 1-2 hours
• that doesn’t require any handling of the rail while it is measuring
Load measurements are obtained autonomously without operation interference, or personnel risk.
Main Characteristics Based on the new RailLok™ range.
Measurement accuracy: +/- 5%
Range of the lateral forces measured: from 0 to 300 kN
Service currently available to measure the following rails:• A75, A100, A120, A150, MRS 87A, MRS 125, 104CR,
135CR, 175CR and 171CR, (other rails request)
Measuring device is compact and low profile; Suitable for narrow beams and crane’s with guide rollers)
Waterproof system
Can work autonomously for 24 hours
Track Expertise
Track Geometry
For more information,contact your local
Gantrex representative
Contact GANTREX: Ph: 1-800-242-6873 Web: www.Gantrex.com E-Mail: [email protected]
Rail Load Measurement ServicesMeasurement procedure
Identify the most stressed areas of the track
In case of continuous mounting:• Weld a RailLok lower part on a beam/plate
In case of discontinuous mounting• Install an intermediate chair plate under the rail
Mount the measuring clip on the lower part
Install the measuring device (data logger, battery, cables included in the compact portable case)
Record the data
Post-process the data and provide a clear measurement report
Data processing(source: test performed on a discontinuous mounting site)
(1) Vertical forces: The maximum vertical forces are measured using
sensitive paper
(2) Lateral forces: The lateral forces are shown on a force histogram
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Lateral Forces: Loaded Rack
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