Crane Rail Systems
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Crane Rail Systems L.B. Foster offers a complete line of crane rail and accessories for a variety of industrial applications including overhead cranes, gantry cranes, portal cranes, AS/RS systems, stadium roofs, stacker/reclaimer cranes and rail mounted tower cranes. We currently supply crane rail in weights of 12 lb. up to 175 lb., generally in lengths of 30 ft., 33 ft., 39 ft., 40 ft., 60 ft. and 78 ft., depending on the weight of the crane rail section: 12 lb. A.S.C.E. 60 lb. A.S.C.E. 135 lb. Crane Rail 20 lb. A.S.C.E. 80 lb. A.S.C.E. 171 lb. Crane Rail 25 lb. A.S.C.E. 85 lb. A.S.C.E. 175 lb. Crane Rail 30 lb. A.S.C.E. 104 lb. Crane Rail 40 lb. A.S.C.E. 105 lb. Crane Rail Note: Rail is rolled to the American Society of Civil Engineers (A.S.C.E.) specification. In addition, we also offer a number of crane rail accessories including: Hook Bolts Clips Stops Clamps As well as sole plates, expansion joints, steel reinforced pads, flash butt welding, Thermite welding/weld kits, grout and splice bars. 3
Rail Size and Section Crane Rail A specialty rail, mainly used for overhead crane runways and gantry cranes. Lighter sizes (below 40 lbs.) are used in amusement park railways and for underground mine trackage. Crane rail differs from railroad rail in two respects: 1. 2. The base width is always equal to the height of the rail (exception 135 lb. crane rail). Heavier crane rail (104 lbs. and up) has a much thicker web than railroad rail, giving it a very distinctive section. Sizes Section Base Width Height 12 lb. ASCE 2" 2" 20 lb. ASCE 2 5/8" 2 5/8" 25 lb. ASCE 2 3/4" 2 3/4" 30 lb. ASCE 3 1/8" 3 1/8" 40 lb. ASCE 3 1/2" 3 1/2" 50 lb. ASCE 3 7/8" 3 7/8" 60 lb. ASCE 4 1/4" 4 1/4" 70 lb. ASCE 4 5/8" 4 5/8" 80 lb. ASCE 5" 5" 85 lb. ASCE 5 3/16" 5 3/16" 104 lb. ASTM 5" 5" 105 lb. ASTM 5 3/16" 5 3/16" 135 lb. ASTM 5 3/16" 5 3/4" 171 lb. ASTM 6" 6" 175 lb. ASTM 6" 6" 4
specifications SPLICE BAR RAIL (30 FT) 16-1/8 length, 2.5 lbs. per pair. 1/2 x 2 button head, oval neck track bolt with heavy square nut. 5
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specifications 16-1/8 length, 5.5 lbs. per pair. 1/2 x 2-1/2 button head, oval neck track bolt with heavy square nut. 7
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specifications RAIL (39 FT, 60 FT, 78 FT) 13
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171-lb CRANE RAIL specifications RAIL (39 FT, 60 FT, 78 FT) 52 16.81 24.51 24.42 73.40 171.0 16
specifications RAIL (39 FT, 60 FT, 78 FT) 17
Crane Accessories 175 lb. 12 lb. Hook Bolts for Use On Beams Not to Scale Rail Section Bolt Diameter Average Weight* Normal Spacing 175 lb. to 90 lb. 1 3.25 lbs. Pairs 5 1 /2 apart every 2 90 lb. 7/8 2.46 lbs. Pairs 5 1 /2 apart every 2 85 lb. to 70 lb. 7/8 2.38 lbs. Pairs 4 apart every 2 60 lb. and 40 lb. 3/4 1.52 lbs. Pairs 4 apart every 2 30 lb. 5/8 0.97 lbs. Pairs 4 apart every 2 25 lb. to 12 lb. 1/2 0.52 lbs. Pairs 4 apart every 2 175 lb. 12 lb. Hook Bolts for Use On Channels Not to Scale Rail Section Bolt Diameter Typical Channel Size Average Weight* Normal Spacing 175 lb. to 100 lb. 1 15 4.50 lbs. Pairs 5 1 /2 apart every 2 175 lb. to 100 lb. 1 12 3.83 lbs. Pairs 5 1 /2 apart every 2 90 lb. 7 /8 15 3.50 lbs. Pairs 5 1 /2 apart every 2 90 lb. 7 /8 12 2.82 lbs. Pairs 5 1 /2 apart every 2 85 lb. to 70 lb. 7 /8 15 3.00 lbs. Pairs 4 apart every 2 85 lb. to 70 lb. 7 /8 12 2.73 lbs. Pairs 4 apart every 2 60 lb. to 40 lb. 3 /4 12 1.93 lbs. Pairs 4 apart every 2 30 lb. 5 /8 12 1.27 lbs. Pairs 4 apart every 2 25 lb. to 12 lb. 1/ 2 12.80 lbs. Pairs 4 apart every 2 25 lb. to 12 lb. 1/ 2 10.71 lbs. Pairs 4 apart every 2 175 lb. 12 lb. Hook Bolt Hole Spacing Not to Scale Rail Weight A B C D E 175 lb. to 90 lb. 39 23 19 20 1/4 5 1/2 85 lb. to 60 lb. 39 18 24 16 4 85 lb. to 60 lb. 33 18 24 16 4 60 lb. to 40lb. 30 16 20 14 4 30 lb. to 12 lb. 30 12 24 10 4 All hook bolts supplied with hex nuts and lock washers. 18
Crane Accessories Crane Rail and Joint Bar Drilling Standard Drilling Specifications Crane Rail Section Spacing In. Hole Dia. In. Elev. In. Bolt Dimensions In. A B C D E F G H 104 lb. 4 5 6 1 1/16 2 7/16 1 5 2 1/4 105 lb. 4 5 6 15/ 16 2 13/64 7/8 4 7/8 1 1/2 135 lb. 4 5 6 1 3/16 2 15/32 1 1/8 5 1/2 2 1/2 171 lb. 4 5 6 1 3/16 2 5/8 1 1/8 6 2 1/2 175 lb. 4 5 6 1 3/16 2 21/32 1 1/8 6 2 1/2 Get the crane rail you need, mitre-cut or square-cut to exact length in proper runs, drilled for splices and for hook bolts when required. L.B. Foster Company will supply joint bars with the exact fasteners and crane stops to meet your specifications. You can depend on complete-package deliveries to your plant with all material ready to install. How to Order Heavy crane rail is stocked in 39, 60 and 78 foot lengths and drilled to the standards listed in the above table. Standard joint bars are 34" long and drilled to match. In ordering to standard, simply specify the rail section and number of 39, 60 and 78 foot lengths required, allowing for one short length in each run to provide staggered joints. Specify number of pairs of matching joint bars, special heat-treated machine bolts and spring washers. Where crane runway installations require special rail and joint bar lengths, or special drilling, L.B. Foster shops are well equipped to fabricate to meet your exact requirements. In ordering, specify drilling (including required dimensions A through H in the table above) and lengths of rail and joint bars. 19
Crane Accessories Crane Rail Clips For Crane Rail 1 1 /16" 1 1 /4" 1 1 /4" 2 1 /2" Nominal For Tee Rail 13 21 /32" 1 /16" 5 /8" 5 /8" 1 1 /4" 1 /2" 31 /64" 1 1 /16" 25 /32" 1" 1" 2" No. 62 3 /4" 1 1 /2" 2 3 /4" 2" 1 /8" 1 5 /16" 3 /8" No. 114 11 /64" 1 /2" 1 /2" 7 /16" 1 /2" 1 /4" 13 5 /16" 3 /4" 1" 1 /2" 3 No. 106 1 /4" 3 /4" 13 /16" 1" 1 1 /16" 1 1 /4" 2 1 /2" 1 1 /4" 1" 2" 31 /64" 1 1 /16" 25 /32" 1" 1" 2" No. 171 9 /16" 1 /8" 3 /4" 5 /16"R 1 /2" 2 1 /4" 2 1 /2" 4 1 /2" 2" 1 /8" 1 1 /4" 3 /4" 13 34" 3 /4" No. 120 9 /16" 1 1 /4" 1 1 /4" 2 1 /2" 9 /16" 11 34' 27 /64" No. 128 5 /8" 3 /4" 2 1 /4" 3 1 /4" 1 /8" 3 /4" 1 /4" 1 1 /16" 1 3 /8" 1 3 /8" 2 3 /4" 25 /32" 31 /64" 1 1 /16" 1" 1" 2" 1 1 /16" 1 1 /4" 1 1 /4" 2 1 /2"Nominal No. 175 5 /16" 5 /16"R 7 /8" 2 1 /4" 2" 1 /2" 3 1 /2" 1 /8" 1" 3 /8" 10 19 /64" NO. 103 3 /4" 1 /8" 3 /4" 5 /8" 1 1 /4" 1 /4" 2 1 /4" No. 62 3 /4" 1 1 /2" 2 3 /4" 1 /8" 15 /16" 2" 3 /8" An order to L.B. Foster Company will provide the exact rail sections and joint bars you need plus all accessory items for complete installations. You can depend on complete package shipments to your specifications and deliveries. Note: All clips are furnished without bolts and nuts unless specified. Please Note: It is most important to consult L.B. Foster for current specifications for rail clips and clamps, to assure proper installation. Drawings, tables and measurements of clips shown in this catalog have been taken from standard specifications of the manufacturers. Since we have not originated them, we cannot be responsible for changes in dimensions that may be made. However, all sources are recognized as being reliable. L.B. Foster Rail Clips are available in 8 designs to conform to the bases of each of the crane rail and tee rail sections, and to fasten them securely to the runway girder. They are usually installed in pairs opposite each other, and spaced according to capacity of crane. Rail Clip Dimensions Clip No. Crane Rail Section Centerline Rail to: A B 62 104 lb. 2 1 /2" 3 1 /4" 1 1 /16" 62 105 lb. 2 19 /32" 3 11 /32" 1 1 /16" 62 135 lb. 2 19 /32" 3 11 /32" 1 1 /16" 171 171 lb. 3" 4" 1 1 /16" 175 175 lb. 3" 4 1 /8" 1 1 /16" Clip No. Standard Tee Rail Section Hole Diameter Hole diameter and clip length standard as shown, but may be changed to meet special requirements. Hole Size 114 12 40 lb. ASCE 21 /32"dia. 120 25 50 lb. ASCE & ARA 13 /16"dia. 103 55 100 lb. ASCE 1 1 /16"x 25 /32" 106 60 100 lb. ASCE 1 1 /16"x 25 /32" 128 60 100 lb. ARA-B 1 1 /16"x 25 /32" 62 115, 131 & 132 lb. AREMA 1 1 /16"dia. 62 130 lb. PS 1 1 /16"dia. Bolt holes standard as shown, but may be changed for special requirements. 20
Crane Accessories Crane Stops, Hook Bolts and Rail Clamps Crane stops are welded and shaped steel plates, prefabricated in sizes to fit all crane rail and tee rail sections, and conform to standard crane wheel diameters. They are easy to handle and install: just fit over the rail, insert filler blocks and bolt through rail web. L.B. Foster stocks all prefabricated components for fast, accurate assembly to your specifications, and for very prompt deliveries. To order, simply specify rail section, elevation of holes above rail base and diameter of crane wheels. Design 400 Crane Stop For use with rail sections up to 85 lbs. ASCE, this stop is an excellent choice for applications involving light to medium weight cranes. The 400 design can be ordered as shown or produced to a specific wheel contour. Design 401 Crane Stop The design 401 stop is self-tightening, adjustable, and does not require drilling of the rail. The configuration shown can be used on sections from 60 lbs. ASCE up to 135 lbs. crane rail. When required, this design can be modified for use with 171 lbs. and 175 lbs. crane rail. Design 403 Crane Stop This stop features a two-piece design and can be produced to work with all rail sections. The configuration shown is for 175 lbs. crane rail. The 403 stop is your best choice for all heavy-duty applications. C L Pair C L Pair Hook Bolt Drilling Where rail is to be installed with hook bolts, L.B. Foster will drill to your specifications. Bolts are installed in pairs as shown in the diagram and spaced according to capacity of crane. You can get every item needed for crane runway installations in complete package shipments when you order from L.B. Foster Company. Spacing Note: For medium capacity and special crane runway or industrial installations, refer to the New and Relay Rail section for tee rail sections from 12 lb. through 132 lb., to A.S.C.E. and AREMA specifications. Hook Bolts L.B. Foster Hook Bolts are used to fasten crane rail securely to its supporting member. They are bolted through rail web, installed in pairs with alternating hooks reversed, and spaced according to capacity of crane. L.B. Foster can furnish hook bolts in any size, shape or length to meet each individual requirement. L.B. Foster shops are specially equipped for fast, top quality production of hook bolts in any quantity. Facilities provide hot and cold bending to any shape, SAE and special threading and heat treating. Bar stock is carefully specified and adequately carried in all diameters from 1/2" through 1 1/2" to assure prompt deliveries. When you order, specify section of crane rail, size and weight of member supporting rail (and size of cover plate or filler plate, if these are used). Also specify diameter of hook bolts, elevation of holes above base of rail and bolt spacing. Crane Rail Clamps Clamps are designed for use with standard, heavy crane rail sections. They are furnished in sets, consisting of a Clamp Plate and Filler Plate, installed opposite each other, and spaced according to capacity of crane. In ordering, specify rail section and number of sets required. 21
Crane Accessories Standard Drilling for Rail Clamps With Eccentric Fillers 20 lbs. thru 100 lb. Rails 13 /16" Hole for 3/4" Bolts 2 Req'd. With Reversible Fillers Tight or Loose Fit 100 lb. thru 175 lb. Rails 1 1 /16 " Holes for 1" Bolts 2 Req'd. 1" 1 5 /16" 13 /16" Hole for 3 /4" Bolt 3" 3" 1 1 / 2" 1 1 /16" Hole for 1" Bolt 3" 1" C L 1 1 /2" C L Single Clamp 1 5 /16" Double Clamp 1 3 /8" 1 1 /8" Single Clamp 1 1 / 8" 1 3 / 8" Double Clamp Typical detail with one eccentric filler per clamp Typical detail with two eccentric fillers per clamp Typical detail with one reversible filler per clamp Typical detail with one reversible filler per clamp 1/8" for 20#,25#, and 30# ASCE 1/2" 1/8"± 1/ 2" 3/ 8" 1 1 / 4 " 1 1 /4" 1/4" Rail Base Width for 40# to 100# ASCE Bolt Gage and 90# ARA-A T Tight Fit Detail 1 /4" 1 1 /4" 1 3 /8" Rail Base Width 1 3 /8" 1 13 / 32" For 105# and 135# CR only 1 13 / 32" Bolt Gage Loose Fit Detail T Clearance can be varied 0-1/8" by rotating the eccentrically punched filler. Rail Size Base Width Bolt Gauge 20-lb. ASCE 2 5 /8" 5 1 /8" 25-lb. ASCE 2 3 /4" 5 1 /4" 30-lb. ASCE 3 1 /8" 5 5 /8" 40-lb. ASCE 3 1 /2" 6" 60-lb. ASCE 4 1 /4" 6 3 /4" 70-lb. ASCE 4 5 /8" 7 1 /8" 75-lb. ASCE 4 13 /16" 7 5 /16" 80-lb. ASCE 5" 7 1 /2" 85-lb. ASCE 5 3 /16" 7 11 /16" 90-lb. ARA-A 5 1 /8" 7 5 /8" 90-lb. ASCE 5 3 /8" 7 7 /8" 100-lb. ASCE 5 3 /4" 8 1 /4" Crane Rail Bolt Clearance can be varied by rotating the reversible punched filler. Note: single and double clamps with fillers can be ordered tight or loose fit. T Dimension Rail Size Base Width Bolt Gauge Tight Fit Loose Fit 100-lb. RE 5 1 /2" 8 1 /4" 110-lb. RE 5 1 /2" 8 1 /4" 112-lb. RE 5 1 /2" 8 1 /4" 115-lb. RE 5 1 /2" 8 1 /4" 132-lb. RE 6" 8 3 /4" 133-lb. RE 6" 8 3 /4" 104-lb. CR 5" 7 3 /4" 105-lb. CR 5 3 /16" 8" 135-lb. CR 5 3 /16" 8" 171-lb. CR 6" 8 3 /4" 175-lb. CR 6" 8 3 /4" 3 /8" 3 /8" 3 /8" 3 /8" 3 /8" 3 /8" 1 /2" 3 /8" 1 /2" 5 /8" 1 /2" 1 /2" 1 /2" 1 /2" 1 /2" 1 /2" 1 /2" 5 /8" 1 /2" 5 /8" 3 /4" 5 /8" Rail Section Diameter Length Thread 104 lb. CRANE 1 5 1 3/ 4 105 lb. CRANE 7/ 8 5 1 3/ 4 135 lb. CRANE 1 1/ 8 5 1/ 2 2 171 lb. CRANE 1 1/ 8 6 2 175 lb. CRANE 1 1/ 8 6 2 22
Crane Accessories Adjustable Rail Clips, Crane Rail Pad and Tie Backs Tie Back Linkages Crane Runway Products Welded Base Bolts Installed SD96R3-F Clip Adjustable Crane Rail Clips Welded Base Bolts Installed 9219/20-F clip Steel Reinforced Crane Rail Pad Welded Boss Clip 9119-F Interlocking Weldable Clip Through Bolt Clip Bearing Tie Backs (internal seals) Bearing Tie Backs (external seals) Crane Rail Pad Weldable Two Bolt Clips SD96R-F Series Rail Clip 3/4 total lateral adjustment lateral resistance of 60 kips rail clip mechanically traps crane rail pad beneath the rail cam adjustment locks rail in position laterally even when all clip parts are soaked in oil and grease and the bolts are torqued to only 25 ft. lbs. 9219-F/20-F Series Rail Clip 3/4 total lateral adjustment adjustment by a long slotted hole with base and upper component having a sloping/tightening interlocking action rail clip bolts must be fully torqued for the clip to develop full lateral resistance Assembled Rail Clip Assembled Rail Clip Bolts are installed in the welded base Steel base is welded to the rail support Bolts are installed in the welded base Steel base is welded to the rail support 23
Crane Accessories 9119-F/15-F Series One Bolt Clip Adjustment friction connection weldable interlocking Height Height Clip Dimensions Clip Height Footprint A Length Detail 1 Rail Flange Footprint Detail 1 Footprint 9119-F / 15-F 2 5/8 (2 3/8 with 1 3/4 long bolt) 3 1/16 3/8 4 Length Length A Clip Base Rail* No Pad Clip Type Pad Bolt Diameter grade 5 bolt torque 250 ft. lbs. Adjustment Lateral Resistance 60 9119-F /15-F /30-F /15-F 9119-F /15-F /34-F /12-F 3/4 5/8 (± 5/16 ) 24 kips 85, 105 9119-F /15-F /34-F /15-F 9119-F /15-F /41-F /15-F 3/4 5/8 (± 5/16 ) 24 kips 104, 135, 175 9119-F /15-F /34-F /12-F 9119-F /15-F /41-F /12-F 3/4 5/8 (± 5/16 ) 24 kips 171 9119-F /15-F /41-F /15-F 9119-F /15-F /45-F /12-F 3/4 5/8 (± 5/16 ) 24 kips *For other rail sizes, including European sections, contact your L.B. Foster sales representative. CLX Series One Bolt Clip bearing connection through bolt type pressure block nose With Pad No Pad Clip Height Clip Dimensions Footprint W + 3/8 A W Length CLX75-F 1 7/8 3 1/8 1 1/2 2 3/4 2 9/16 CLX87-F 2 1/16 3 3/16 1 1/2 2 13/16 2 9/16 CLX100-F 2 1/4 3 1/4 1 1/2 2 7/8 2 9/16 Rail* No Pad Clip Type Pad Bolt Diameter Total Adjustment Clip Lateral Resistance 85, 104, 105, 135 CLX75-F CLX75/P-F 3/4 3/4 22 kips 104, 105, 135, 171, 175 CLX87-F CLX87/P-F 7/8 3/4 23 kips 135, 171, 175 CLX100-F CLX100/P-F 1 3/4 26 kips *For other rail sizes, including European sections, contact your L.B. Foster sales representative. For through bolt installed clips the capacities will vary with the bolt diameter, grade of bolt and the design of the total connection. 24
Crane Accessories 9219-F/20-F Series Two Bolt Clip friction connection weldable interlocking Clip Dimensions Clip Height Footprint A Length 9219-F/20-F 2 5/8 (2 3/8 with 1 3/4 long bolt) 3 3/16 7/16 6 1/2 Rail* No Pad Clip Type Pad Bolt Diameter grade 5 bolt torque 250 ft. lbs. Adjustment Lateral Resistance 85, 105 9219-F /20-F /34-F /12-F 9219-F /20-F /40-F /12-F 3/4 3/4 (± 3/8 ) 43 kips 104, 135, 175 9219-F /20-F /40-F /15-F 9219-F /20-F /47-F /15-F 3/4 3/4 (± 3/8 ) 43 kips 171 9219-F /20-F /40-F /125-F 9219-F /20-F /47-F /12-F 3/4 3/4 (± 3/8 ) 43 kips *For other rail sizes, including European sections, contact your L.B. Foster sales representative. Steel Reinforced Crane Rail Pad The pad is manufactured from wear resistant synthetic elastomer which is unaffected by oil, grease, ozone and exposure to ultraviolet light. The pad incorporates bonded steel strip which is encapsulated in the synthetic elastomer. Molyneux steel reinforced pad is for heavy duty crane applications. Specifications Pad thickness: 9/32 Shore hardness: 75 durometer plus or minus 5 Shore hardness after aging: 75 durometer plus or minus 5 Temperature range: -40 F to +212 F Ultimate tensile strength: 2500 psi Rebound resilience: 30% Elongation: 250% Permanent set: 5% Features & Use Reduces noise and structural vibration Reduces rail wear and fatigue stresses Reduces crane runway maintenance Reduces stress in the runway structure and the crane Totally resistant to water, oil, grease, mildew and fungus Absorbs the uneven contact between the rail and the supporting structure Protects the crane mechanism and increases wheel, bearing, and axle life Eliminates wear grooving of the rail on the runway due to fretting corrosion Distributes the wheel load over a larger surface area, reducing high local bearing stresses Has a high recovery rate to dampen each wheel pass and to resist permanent deformation Available for all rail sizes The use of welded rail joints is recommended when using crane rail pad. 25