Gantry rail size

crane rails profiles

What is gantry rail size?

Gantry rail size shall be determined according to the size of the gantry crane. The rail of the gantry crane adopts unique vehicle setting requirements. The rail width of the gantry crane generally accounts for one-third to one-quarter of the wheel bucket width, which is a reasonable proportion for the gantry crane.

The length of the gantry crane rail is generally 40-100m. The rail width of the gantry crane can be determined according to the load capacity of the main engine and the weight of the gantry crane. The rail width of the gantry crane is usually 70mm, and the width between two rails is generally 1.0 ~ 1.6m. The width of the gantry crane rail should be analyzed in detail, depending on the type of gantry crane. Generally, it is between 1.0 ~ 1.4m when it is ensured that the lifting will not shake.

Gantry rail size – weight per meter

The rail is measured in kilograms per meter, such as GB train tracks rail 18kg / m, 24kg / m, 38kg / m, 43kg / m, etc.  lbs per meter, ASCE crane rails ASCE 25/ASCE 30/ASCE 40/ASCE 50/ASCE 60/ASCE 70/ASCE 80/ASCE85.

Gantry rail size – the rail head width

The rail is measured in rail head width, Like GB crane rails QU70/ QU80/QU100/QU120. DIN536 crane rails A45/A55/A65/A75/A100/A120/A150.

According to the different models of gantry cranes, the selection of rail is also different.

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