Current 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

1. Quality on Track®
A Member of the GANTRY GROUP
Rail Load Measurement Services
Current 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)
Track Expertise
 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
 ased on the new RailLok™ range.
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 easurement accuracy: +/- 5%
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 ange of the lateral forces measured: from 0 to 300 kN
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 ervice currently available to measure the following rails:
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• A75, A100, A120, A150, MRS 87A, MRS 125, 104CR,
135CR, 175CR and 171CR, (other rails request)
Track Geometry
 easuring device is compact and low profile; Suitable for
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narrow beams and crane’s with guide rollers)
For more information,
contact your local
Gantrex representative
 Waterproof system
 Can work autonomously for 24 hours
GANTREX Inc. / GANTREX CANADA Inc.
www.Gantrex.com
sales@Gantrex.com

2. Rail Load Measurement Services
Measurement procedure
 dentify the most stressed areas of the track
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 n case of continuous mounting:
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• Weld a RailLok lower part on a beam/plate
 n case of discontinuous mounting
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• Install an intermediate chair plate under the rail
 ount the measuring clip on the lower part
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 nstall the measuring device (data logger, battery, cables
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included in the compact portable case)
 ecord the data
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 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
Lateral Forces: Loaded Rack
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