Cleveland Tramrail Patented Track Cranes Tarca Systems
Cleveland Tramrail has been the industry leader of patented track under-hung crane systems and monorails since 1919. The unique Tarca Track System continues to be the benchmark of the material handling industry. The reason is its three piece welded construction. This overhead rail is a combination of a compound section of a mild steel top flange and web with a specially rolled high-carbon steel lower rail. The high-carbon steel lower flange provides higher durability that standard I-Beam rail and straighter sections of beam for a smoother travel.
Why Tarca Track over Structural Steel Track?
A structural I-beam is rolled soft, mild steel according to fairly loose steel mill tolerances. Its beveled flange prevents wheels from making balanced contact causing uneven wear and shortened track life.
Cleveland Tramrail's unique Tarca track with its special raised tread and high carbon track is superior to I-Beams in strength, durability and consistency. This makes our rail perfect for curved monorails, crane interlocks and custom under-hung cranes.
Strong Durable Rail
A common source of track wear is called peening. Peening is the gradual movement of metal over time. This is caused by the rolling action of the wheels combined with weight of the crane. Over time, this will cause uneven wear of the rail, weakening the beam and restricting smooth travel.
Cleveland Tramrail's raised tread design and extra hard alloy steel construction slow down the peening process, and allow the treads to wear evenly.
Because of this, Tarca track is ideal for high duty cycle applications. Some applications include:
- Parts Assembly
- Warehouse loading docks
- Process Equipment Maintenance
- Truck Service Centers
Cleveland Tramrail Underhung Cranes Features and Benefits:
- Capacities up from 5 to 40 Ton
- Rectangular Coverage with spans to 38'
- Support centers up to 50'
- Superior to I-Beams in strength, durability, and consistency
- Extended track life compared to I-Beam Systems
- System expansions are easy and cost effective
- Efficient spanning capabilities eliminates costly additional supporting structures
- Raised tread Tarca track provides durability and superior safety
- Flexible suspensions provides for longer life and less maintenance
Freestanding Tarca Track Crane Features and Benefits:
- Capacities up to 5 Ton
- Completely free standing or braced systems
- Rectangular Coverage with spans to 60'
- Runway supports centers available in 20'-40' increments
- Superior to I-Beams in strength, durability, and consistency
- Straight rails result in easy, predictable, cost effective installations
- System expansions are easy and cost effective
- Raised tread track provides durability and superior safety
- Flexible suspensions mean greater system performance and lower maintenance costs
Cleveland Tramrail Curved Monorail Features/Benefits:
- Capacities from 5 to 40 ton
- Straight and/or Curved Path Routes
- Use to move material through an entire production area
- Easily changeable and expandable
- Superior to I-Beams in strength, durability, and consistency
- Extended track life compared to I-Beam Systems
- Raised tread Tarca® Track provides durability and superior safety
- Straight rails result in easy, predictable, cost effective installations
- Flexible suspension provides for longer life and less maintenance
Patented Track Options and Accessories
- Flexible Suspensions provide longer system performance and lower maintenance cost
- Double girder cranes allow for low headroom applications
- Standard 3-1/4" lower flange regardless of carrying capacity allows for systems to be easily expanded.
- The raised rail tread makes it ideal for crane interlocks, allowing a load to transfer loads easily from one system to the next.
- Hardened wheels ride high on the carbon track providing years of smooth easy movement
- Interlocking mechanisms are designed specifically for curved monorails and crane switches.
Ergonomic Partners services and distributes Cleveland Tramrail patented track crane systems in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Tennessee, Nebraska, Kentucky, Iowa, and Oklahoma.