Why Choose Patented Track Crane Systems?

Cleveland Tramrail is clearly superior to standard I-Beam cranes. In the field there are systems going on 100 years old and still running strong. Patented track systems are clearly a piece of mchinery made to operate as a complete system and not just pieces put together hoping they will run smoothly. I-Beam cranes are only as good as the mill tolerance that the beams are required to adhere. These beams have noticeable negative camber, tilted webs, and uneven bottom flanges. This relates to a much shorter life of the crane system.

Benefits of Cleveland Tramrail Tarca Track

Increased load carrying capacity and track life- the lower section of Tarca track is specially rolled from high carbon billet and welded to a structural steel web and top flange. This construction of the track increases its load carrying capacity while retaining its non-peening qualities and significantly increasing track life. peening- gradual movement of metal by the rolling action of wheels. The metal moves to one or both sides of the rail, depending on the rail design, and is the chief source of wear. Raised tread stays flat and smooth - raised tread design allows metal to flow in both directions when repeatedly subjected to a rolling load; the tread stays flat and smooth allowing for easy rolling of loaded wheels. Maximum strength, maximum rigidity, and greater safety - the high carbon alloy steel rail is joined by a carefully controlled welding process which means maximum strength and rigidity and greater safety. Standardized rail widths - the most distinguishing feature of patented rail is that a rail of uniform width can be maintained over a wide range of beam depths and carrying capacities. This uniformity provides a basis for standardization not only in trolleys and end trucks, but also in interlocks, electrification brackets, and other accessories. A better installation, faster - Overall track depth is held to close tolerances. Flange and rail are held square with the web. This accuracy eliminates time consuming shimming and fitting during erection. Systems fit neatly together for smooth, quiet operation. If you need help specifying the proper crane system for your application contact a crane sales professional at sales@ergonomicpartners.com, or call at 314-766-4578 for more information

Cleveland Tramrail Case Study

Compatibility of Old and New Help Cleveland Tramrail“ Systems Expand With Growing Business For Nearly 25 Years...

Cardinal Glass is a major supplier of coated glass for residential window manufacturers.

The company installed their first Cleveland Tramrail“ system in 1984 to load and service its first glass coating machine.

Since the installation of their first system, Cardinal Glass has added several CT systems in their facility, including one that has grown to more than 900' in length and features both double girder and single girder bridges with mixed cpaacities up to four ton.

One of the many benefits that Cardinal Glass experiences with Cleveland Tramrail“ is reduced maintenance costs and compatibility of new components with systems that were purchased in 1984.

“A lot has changed in 24 years,” said Len McNamer of Cardinal Glass. “We could not have moved along without the Cleveland Tramrail“ overhead bridge crane systems.”


Ergonomic Partners can help your company with your Cleveland Tramrail systems. Give us a call at 314-766-4578 or email us at sales@ergonomicpartners.com

Overhead Bridge Cranes vs. Forklifts

Benefits of Underhung Crane Systems vs. Forklifts
Underhung Crane Systems are more space efficient in many aspects than fork lift trucks because they operate overhead. While fork lifts require aisles to move products from point to point, overhead cranes can move directly from the pick point to the drop station. Since it is overhead, the crane does not interfere with the floor activities.
Other benefits of an underhung crane system compared to a fork truck are:
Lower building maintenance costs (Floor resurfacing)
Far lower equipment maintenance costs
Lower emissions than gas powered trucks
Less product damage
Less facility damage
Lower operating costs
Ability to handle a larger variety of loads
Greater cube density in storage area
Greatly increased operating life of equipment
Increased visual control by operator resulting in safer operation
No area required for batteries or fuel tank storage

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The above courtesy of Cleveland Tramrail/Gorbel.

Check out this Cleveland Tramrail monorail Case study

Cleveland Tramrail® Monorail System Eliminates Down Time and Increases Safety For Lab Workers The College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University necropsy lab examines and studies deceased livestock to prevent spreading illness. Farmers and cattlemen will bring the animals – usually horses, cows and pigs – by truck where lab workers unload them and move them into cold storage until the necropsy can be performed. When the procedure is about to begin, the animal is moved from cold storage across the loading area and into the necropsy room.

An I-beam monorail system with curves and switches was installed when the room was built in the late 1960’s. The original hoist was powered by a cable that dropped from the hoist to be plugged in at floor level, and was damaged several times. The hoist was replaced 10 years ago and powered by electrification bar to eliminate the dangling wire. The system’s switches were suspended by hanger rods, and when a large animal was moved around a curve, the weight of the animal would cause the rail to deviate. When the track shifts out of alignment, the electrification bar breaks its
connection and power to the system is lost. With the power off and the system down, animals as large as a one-ton bull would be left suspended in mid air until facility
maintenance arrived. “With our application, we must have a powered system,” said
Joseph Newton, DVM, PhD of the Auburn University Necropsy Lab. “Doing it manually is far too difficult.” Maintenance was required frequently and was getting progressively worse. For the final six months that the system was used, it was down an average of twice per week.

New Cleveland Tramrail® System
The Cleveland Tramrail® Solution: A 2-ton Cleveland Tramrail® monorail system,
with roughly 90 feet of straight and curved Tarca® track and Safpowrbar, was installed to replace the oft-maligned monorail that existed previously. A Gorbel® dealer installed new support steel in the loading, cold storage and necropsy areas and two new columns on concrete piers in front of the loading dock. Header beams and bracing were bolted to the new columns to provide rigid support to the monorail and
switches. With the switches secured by the rigid mounting, the system was aligned once, and after repeated use, continues to be aligned properly.

“We’re tickled to death with the new system,” said Dr. Newton. “It’s very rigid. I don’t expect any deviation from this rail at all.”

For help with all your Cleveland Tramrail monorail and overhead bridge crane projects please contact Ergonomic Partners, Inc. at sales@ergonomicpartners.com.