Monorail Curves

Monorail curves are sections of monorail track, bent to a specified radius, and with the ends of the
rail curve finished in the manner appropriate to the specific use for which the curve is intended.
The angle of arc subtended by the monorail curve many vary from a few degrees to 90 or
more; although a single piece of rail is seldom bent through an angle in excess of 180. For ease of
handling, curves in excess of 90 are generally made in two or more sections which are then spliced
together during installation.
Although there is no theoretical limit to the radius of a monorail curve, because of practical
considerations, for normal industrial applications, monorail curve radii will lie in the range of 24-
96 in.
The minimum practical radius on any particular monorail system is generally controlled by
the wheelbase of the longest trolley operating on the system. For ease of operation, it is
recommended that the minimum radius be not less than 1.5 times the trolley wheelbase.
The maximum radius is limited only by practical considerations of space required and the
availability of an adequate supporting structure.
The end detail of a monorail curve varies, depending on its intended use. Where the curve is
used simple to splice two rails together, the end of the curve usually include a short tangent
section, and each end of the curve is cut off square, thus providing for a simple splice to the
connecting straight section.
On the other hand, if either end of the curve is connected to a switch, then that end must be
cut in a manner compatible eith the switch to which it is to be attached
Making one template
Insert data

Look up data and select suitable beam girder

Data required for the crane make

1. Service. State the intended use of the crane

2. Capacity. What is the maximum intended weight to be lifted?
3. Span. Center to center of runway rails.
4. Power supply. Volts, number of phases, and frequency
5. Lift
6. Dimension of top of runway rail to floor
7. Dimension of top of runway to underside of roof truss
8. Dimension center of runway rail to nearest side obstruction
9. Length of runway and size of runway rail
10. Runway wiring. Down shop conductors
11. Bridge bumpers. Type required
12. Control location. State preference

Additional air conditioned cabs, sirens, alarm bells, motor generator for DC magnet on AC cranes,
selenium rectifiers, take-up reels, extra walkways, emergency ladders, and floodlight
Single girder overhead
- the c-track bracket must have 4 hole for wiring control (electric and pendent)
- the length of the bracket( note: must be longer than the hoist**)
- end carriage