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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.


Rail Size and Section

Crane RailA specialty rail, mainly used for overhead crane runways and gantry cranes. Lighter sizes (below 40 lbs.) are used in amuse-ment park railways and for underground mine trackage. Crane rail differs from railroad rail in two respects:

The base width is always equal to the height of the rail (ex-1. ception– 135 lb. crane rail).

Heavier crane rail (104 lbs. and up) has a much thicker web 2. 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"


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Scale: Drawing is actual sizespecifications

16-1/8” length, 2.5 lbs. per pair. 1/2” x 2” button head, oval necktrack bolt with heavy square nut.

SPLICE BAR RAIL (30 FT)



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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.




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specificationsScale: Drawing is

actual size

, 40 FT




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40

40

264.0



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RAIL (39 FT, 60 FT, 78 FT)



RAIL (39 FT, 60 FT, 78 FT)


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RAIL (39 FT, 60 FT, 78 FT)


Scale: Drawing is actual sizespecifications171-lb CRANE RAIL

52

16.81

24.5124.42

73.40

171.0

RAIL (39 FT, 60 FT, 78 FT)

171-lb CRANE RAIL


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RAIL (39 FT, 60 FT, 78 FT)


175 lb.—12 lb. Hook Bolts for Use On Beams

Crane Accessories

175 lb.—12 lb. Hook Bolts for Use On Channels

Rail SectionBolt

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’



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

Not to Scale

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.

Rail SectionBolt

DiameterAverage 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’


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How to OrderHeavy 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.

Standard Drilling Specifications

Crane Rail and Joint Bar Drilling

Crane Accessories

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.


Crane Accessories

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 manufactur-ers. Since we have not originated them, we cannot be responsible for changes in di-mensions 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.

Bolt holes standard as shown, but may be changed for special requirements.

Crane Rail Clips

NO. 103

No . 120

No. 114

No. 106

No. 128

No. 62

11 /4"5 /8

"5 /8

"

21/32"

1/16"13°

11/64" 1/2" 1/2" 7/16"1/4"

1/2"

11/2"

9/16"13° 34"

3/4"11/4" 11/4"

21/2"

9/16"

2"

13/16"

1"1"

25/32"31/64"

11/16"

1"1"

2"

3/4"10°

19/64" 5/8"11/4" 1/4"3/4"

21/4"

1/8"

1"1"

2"

3/4"13°

5/16" 3/4" 11/2"31/4"

1"

31/64"

11/16"

25/32"

1"1"

2"

31/64"

11/16"

25/32"

3/4" 21/4"31/4"

5/8"

1/8"

1/4"

3/4"11° 34'

27/64"

3/4"

1/8" 15/16"

2"23/4"

3/8"11/2"

21 /2"N

omin

al

11 /4"

11 /4"

11/16"

No. 62

No. 171

No. 175

11/16"

3/4"11/2"

23/4"

3/8"

1/8" 15/16"21 /2

"Nom

inal

11 /4"

11 / 4"

2"

21/2"41/2"

2"

21 /2"

11 /4"

1/8"

21/4"11/2"

9/16"

3/4"1/8"

11 /4"

11 /4"

5/16"R

3/4"

11/16"

21/4"5/16"R

11/16"

13 /8"

23 /4"

13 / 8"

1"

3/8"2" 11/2"

1/8"

31/2"

7/8"

5/16"

ForCraneRail

ForTeeRail

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" 41/8" 1 1/16"

114 21/32"dia.

120 13/16"dia.

103 1 1/16"x 25/32"

106 1 1/16"x 25/32"

128 1 1/16"x 25/32"

62 1 1/16"dia.

62 1 1/16"dia.

Rail Clip Dimensions

Clip No.

Crane Rail Section

Centerline Rail to:

Clip No. Standard Tee Rail Section Hole

Size

HoleDiameter

12—40 lb. ASCE

25—50 lb. ASCE & ARA

55—100 lb. ASCE60—100 lb. ASCE60—100 lb. ARA-B

115, 131 & 132 lb. AREMA

130 lb. PS

Hole diameter and clip length standard as shown, but may be changed to meet special requirements.


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Crane Accessories

Hook BoltsL.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.

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 401 Crane Stop The design 401 stop is self-tightening, ad-justable, 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.

Crane Stops, Hook Bolts and Rail Clamps

Design 400 Crane Stop For use with rail sections up to 85 lbs. ASCE, this stop is an excellent choice for applications involv-ing light to medium weight cranes. The

400 design can be ordered as shown or produced to a specific wheel contour.

Design 403 Crane Stop This stop features a two-piece design and can be produced to work with all rail sections. The configu-ration shown is for 175 lbs. crane rail. The 403

stop is your best choice for all heavy-duty applications.

CL Pair CL Pair

Spacing

Hook Bolt DrillingWhere rail is to be installed with hook bolts, L.B. Foster will drill to your speci-fications. 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.

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.


Crane Accessories

Clearance can be varied 0-1/8" by rotating the eccentrically punched filler.

Clearance can be varied by rotating the reversible punched filler. Note: single and double clamps with fillers can be ordered tight or loose fit.

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"

“T” Dimension

Rail Size Base Width Bolt Gauge Tight Fit Loose Fit

100-lb. RE 5 1/2" 8 1/4" 3/8" 1/2"

110-lb. RE 5 1/2" 8 1/4" 3/8" 1/2"

112-lb. RE 5 1/2" 8 1/4" 3/8" 1/2"

115-lb. RE 5 1/2" 8 1/4" 3/8" 1/2"

132-lb. RE 6" 8 3/4" 3/8" 1/2"

133-lb. RE 6" 8 3/4" 3/8" 1/2"

104-lb. CR 5" 7 3/4" 1/2" 5/8"

105-lb. CR 5 3/16" 8" 3/8" 1/2"

135-lb. CR 5 3/16" 8" 1/2" 5/8"

171-lb. CR 6" 8 3/4" 5/8" 3/4"

175-lb. CR 6" 8 3/4" 1/2" 5/8"

3"

11/16" Hole for1" Bolt

11/ 2"

11/2"

13/8" 11/8"

1/2"

“T”

Tight FitDetail

Rail Base WidthFor 105# and 135# CR only

11/4" 11/4"13/8"

113/32"

Bolt Gage

13/8"113/32"

1/8"± 1/2"

“T”

CL

Loose FitDetail

3"

11/16 " Holes for1" Bolts–2 Req'd.

13/8"11/8"

13/16" Hole for3/4" Bolt

1"

1"

15/16"

15/16"

3"

13/16" Hole for3/4" Bolts–2 Req'd.

CL

3/8"

Bolt Gage

11/4" 11/4" 1/4" for 40# to100# ASCEand 90# ARA-A

1/8" for 20#,25#,and 30# ASCE

With Eccentric Fillers 20 lbs. thru 100 lb. Rails

Single Clamp

Typical detail with one eccentric filler per clamp

Rail Base Width

Double Clamp

Typical detail with two eccentric fillers per clamp

Single Clamp

Typical detail with one reversible filler per clamp

With Reversible Fillers Tight or Loose Fit 100 lb. thru 175 lb. Rails

Double Clamp

Typical detail with one reversible filler per clamp

Standard Drilling for Rail Clamps

Crane Rail Bolt

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”


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Crane Accessories

Adjustable Rail Clips, Crane Rail Pad and Tie Backs

Tie Back Linkages

Adjustable CraneRail Clips

SteelReinforcedCrane Rail Pad

Crane Runway Products

Welded Base Bolts Installed SD96R3-F Clip

Welded Base Bolts Installed 9219/20-F clip

Welded Boss Clip9119-F Interlocking Weldable Clip

Through Bolt Clip

Bearing Tie Backs (internal seals)

Bearing Tie Backs (external seals)

Crane Rail Pad

SD96R-F Series Rail Clip3/4” 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.

Weldable Two Bolt Clips

9219-F/20-F Series Rail Clip3/4” total lateral adjustment•

adjustment by a long slotted hole with base and upper compo-•

nent having a sloping/tightening interlocking action

rail clip bolts must be fully torqued for the clip to develop full •

lateral resistance

Assembled Rail Clip

Bolts are installed in the welded base Steel base is welded to the rail support

Assembled Rail Clip

Bolts are installed in the welded base Steel base is welded to the rail support


9119-F/15-F Series One Bolt Clip

Crane Accessories

Detail 1

Detail 1

Height Height

Length Length

Footprint

Adjustment

Footprint

Clip Base

Rail Flange

A

Rail*

Clip Type Bolt Diameter

AdjustmentLateral

ResistanceNo Pad Padgrade 5 bolt torque

250 ft. lbs.

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

Clip Dimensions

Clip Height Footprint A Length

9119-F / 15-F

2 5/8”(2 3/8” with

1 3/4” long bolt)3 1/16” 3/8” 4”

friction connection•

weldable interlocking•

CLX Series One Bolt Clip

bearing connection•

through bolt type•

pressure block nose•

Clip Dimensions

Clip HeightFootprintW + 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”

*For other rail sizes, including European sections, contact your L.B. Foster sales representative.

With Pad No Pad

Rail*

Clip Type

Bolt DiameterTotal

AdjustmentClip LateralResistance†No Pad Pad

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.


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9219-F/20-F Series Two Bolt Clip

Crane Accessories

Clip Dimensions

Clip Height Footprint A Length

9219-F/20-F2 5/8”

(2 3/8” with1 3/4” long bolt)

3 3/16” 7/16” 6 1/2”

friction connection•

weldable interlocking•

Rail*

Clip Type Bolt Diameter

AdjustmentLateral

ResistanceNo Pad Padgrade 5 bolt torque

250 ft. lbs.

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 PadThe 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.

SpecificationsPad 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.

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