O'Brien Met-Track Workstation Bridge Cranes
O'Brien Met-Track Workstation Bridge Cranes
O'Brien Met-Track Workstation Bridge Cranes
WORKSTATION CRANES
ERGONOMIC, VERSATILE & ECONOMICAL FREE STANDING & CEILING MOUNTED WORKSTATION CRANES
WORKSTATION CRANES
MET-TRACK Workstation Bridge Cranes enable you to achieve effortless and reliable area-serving overhead handling for a wide variety of applications. Each system is configured with the operator in mind and includes the principle feature of ease of movement, designed to reduce fatigue and ensure accurate load positioning.
SYSTEM FEATURES
Loads up to 4000lbs Bridge lengths up to 34' Runway supports up to 30' Kit form Low cost Simple to install and extend Large range of mounting options Mixed capacity systems Bridge buffers Telescopic bridges Cantilever bridges Motorized tractor units Track transfer units
SIMPLY EFFORTLESS!
Our range include both ceiling and floor mounted workstation bridge cranes, monorails and jib cranes. Quality materials and construction ensure operational reliability and safety and facilitate long life combined with minimum maintenance.
As a supplier of major materials handling projects worldwide, we are well experienced in dealing with turnkey installations where standard cranes are not considered ideal. We believe that providing the customer with all the required systems configured exactly to their needs is essential to ensure the installed project is 'fit for purpose'. If you have a materials handling project and would like to take advantage of our experience then simply contact your dealer for further information.
SYSTEM FEATURES:
Four running track profiles to select from 400, 500, 600 and 700 Series Long spans allow systems to be installed with the minimum of supports, maximizing the work cell layout Enclosed track cranes are up to three times easier to move than traditional bridge cranes Small sized profiles for bridges, runways and headers allow systems to be installed where headroom is a problem
The MET-TRACK pre-engineered modular design allows for easy relocation and/or expansion by simply adding runway sections and/or additional bridges. Splice joints connect the track sections and are complete with vertical and horizontal adjustment screws, facilitating precise alignment of the track sections. Floor mounted cranes can be installed on any normal 6 reinforced concrete floor. Support columns are designed to AISC specifications. If no movement of the support assembly is preferred then we recommend the use of bracing (not included). For further details contact your dealer. For ceiling mounted cranes it is imperative that you seek professional advice on whether your building structure is capable of withstanding the forces generated by the workstation crane. A data sheet giving details on the applied forces relative to a crane system is available please contact your dealer for further information.
ERGONOMIC, VERSATILE & ECONOMICAL FREE STANDING & CEILING MOUNTED WORKSTATION CRANES
Running Track
400 400 400 500 500 500 500 600 600 600 600 700 700 700 700 700 700 700
Weight (lbs/ft)
2.40 5.15 5.35 3.80 8.20 8.55 8.70 5.90 12.15 12.60 12.95 11.10 21.90 22.20 23.10 25.70 26.05 26.75
PLAIN RUNWAY
250
400M CIAB420 CIAB425 500M CIAB520 CIAB525 CIAB530 600M CIAB620 CIAB625 CIAB630 700M CIAB720 CIAB725 CIAB730 CIAB820 CIAB825 CIAB825
500
1000
2000
4000
TRUSSED RUNWAY
BRIDGE PROFILES
Capacity (lbs) Profile Profile Max CBL (ft)
6 10 15 20 23 28 6 10 15 20 23 28 34 6 10 15 20 23 28 34 6 10 15 20 23 28 34 28 28 28 28
Running Track
400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700
Weight (lbs/ft)
2.40 6.50 4.40 4.70 4.85 6.20 3.80 7.95 7.25 7.60 7.80 8.10 9.85 5.90 10.10 10.75 11.30 11.55 12.00 16.00 11.10 15.40 19.60 20.50 20.95 21.75 22.45 21.40 23.30 23.50 26.60
PLAIN BRIDG E
250
500
2000
TRUSS ED BR IDGE
4000
400M 400F BR401 BR402 BR403 BR404 500M 500F BR501 BR502 BR503 BR504 BR505 600M 600F BR601 BR602 BR603 BR604 BR605 700M 700F BR701 BR702 BR703 BR704 BR705 BR801 BR802 BR803 BR804
Plain Flat Spine Trussed Trussed Trussed Trussed Plain Flat Spine Trussed Trussed Trussed Trussed Trussed Plain Flat Spine Trussed Trussed Trussed Trussed Trussed Plain Flat Spine Trussed Trussed Trussed Trussed Trussed Trussed Trussed Trussed Trussed
Keep the bridge length to a minimum, but bare in mind that the active travel for each bridge length is restricted due to the end stops and trolley lengths. Ensure your selected kit provides you with required active travel.
HEIGHT...
In order to reduce the operational resistance to an absolute minimum we recommend that the trolley load pin height (LPH) is kept as low as possible with practical considerations applied to the minimum headroom requirements. LPH is measured from the floor to the trolley load pin from which the hoist / lifting device is suspended.
RATED CAPACITY...
The capacity is the live load that can be lifted by the crane system. The workstation crane is designed with an allowance of 15% for the weight of the hoist and the trolley; therefore a 1000lb bridge includes the allowance covering the combined hoist and trolley weight of up to 150lbs.
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RUNWAY LENGTH...
The length of the runway is generally unlimited and solutions can be provided for supports of 20, 25 and 30. For ceiling mounted systems 6 supports are also available.
WORKING LOAD...
The working load must be selected according to each application task. Although the effort to move the crane bridge is small it can be further reduced by selecting the lightest size / weight of the system to suit the application i.e. for a 400lb maximum load select a 500lb capacity and not 1000lb.
DUTY...
Operational time up to 100% of the work period and loads being lifted up to 50%, or below, the rated capacity or operational time less than 50% of the work period and loads being lifted are greater than 50% of the rated capacity.
BASIC CRANE
The MET-TRACK crane system consists of bridges, runways, runway joint kits, end trucks, hoist trolleys and end bolts. These basic components can then be supported by standard floor mounted structures, ceiling mounted assemblies or special arrangements according to the application requirements. In addition it is possible to add either festoons or conductor systems to enable powerfeed for the chosen lifting device.
Floor mounted systems are not a permanent part of your factory and therefore can easily be relocated in the future. The installation is often much simpler and does not apply stresses to the building roof structure.
FLOOR MOUNTED
MONORAIL SYSTEMS
Using the same profiles as the crane runways we also have available a complete range of monorail capacities. We can offer either a single line configured monorail or one with curves, switches and turntables to form a closed loop facility for such as paint lines etc. Again these can either be floor or ceiling mount.
CEILING MOUNTED
Ceiling mounted systems are ideal when floor space is limited or access by other equipment is required where floor support steels would normally be needed. This option does require that the support structure is suitable for the loads imposed.
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MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS
We offer many different mounting configurations to suit most requirements. FLUSH MOUNT - Trussed Runway Parallel or Perpendicular Here you can see the most common mounting options available. For other options please contact our sales office.
SWAY BRACING
Ceiling mounted kits require sway bracing in all circumstances except where the runway is flush mounted to the support steelwork. Sway bracing kits are available or can be, please refer to your dealer.
Fitted at the end of the crane bridge and at the end of the runway festoon section. Utilized as standard on all systems with festoon power supply.
FESTOON TROLLEY
Utilized on power hoist systems for carrying the flat/round cable or hose from the static source to the moving hoist or bridge
END TRUCK
Provides a smooth running connection between the bridge and runway track. The horizontal side guidance wheels guard against crabbing action which can arise if the runway tracks are installed slightly out of parallel.
SPLICE KITS
Connect the top chord of the structure and link track sections for precise alignment.
OPTIONAL CONDUCTOR SYSTEM - PLEASE SEE THE RELEVANT CHAPTER WITHIN THIS BROCHURE
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END STOP
Fastened into the track via a through bolt. Resilient rubber bumper helps absorb impact forces at the track ends. (standard on all systems)
Supplied for attachment to the end of one runway track to provide a storage section for the retractable cable/hose trolleys. Allows complete end to end travel of the bridge.
HOIST TROLLEY
The principle of a workstation bridge crane is to make the work of a user easier by designing the system to move freely. When power is required to the lifting equipment it is traditional that standard festoons provide this function, however not without problems. As a standard upgrade option the MET-TRACK system has available an enclosed conductor system, named 4DUCTOR, that can be fitted to the runway and bridge if festoon loops would pose a problem. This simple to add system offers no resistance to the easy movement of a workstation crane but benefits the installation of end to end travel removing the need for festoon storage. FEATURES OF 4DUCTOR: Continuous Copper Conductors Range of Standard Capacities Minimum Brush Wear Totally Enclosed Profile Simple to Install & Maintain Conductor Capacity Current Capacities Protection: Housing Lengths: Temperature Range: Maximum Speed: up to 4 50, 80, 125A IP65 6.5ft and 13ft -30C to +60C 200ft/min
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These can be placed inside the runway tracks to allow each bridge an independent working area. This means each bridge is isolated into a separate span which minimizes the runway track capacity.
INTERMEDIATE STOPS
Bridge buffers are suspended from two trolleys in the runway to create a predetermined minimum distance the bridges can operate from each other.
BRIDGE BUFFERS
Multiple bridges can be used with mixed capacities with only the runway steelwork having to be of a heavier design i.e. two 500lb bridges can work anywhere when installed on 1000lb runway kits.
MIXED CAPACITY
TRACTOR DRIVES
A standard range of tractor drives are available for applications where powered traveling of the crane bridge and/or hoist trolley is required.
TRANSFER UNITS
Designed to provide a safe, efficient, and easy to operate transfer of a hoist trolley from the bridge to an adjacent bridge or monorail system.
TELESCOPIC BRIDGES
Designed to run within a standard bridge and their extension facilitates working outside the normal crane working area.
CANTILEVER BRIDGE
Where required one or both ends of a bridge can be cantilevered beyond the standard 12 overhanging in order to enable a crane to cover an increased working area.
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feet
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We have problematic spans (ideal spans listed below) Maximum span length 30ft Span L1 feet Span L4 Span L5 feet feet Span L8 feet feet Span L9 feet Span L2 feet Span L6 feet Span L3 feet
3 NUMBER OF BRIDGES
One Two Three Four Five Span L7
Bridge Buffer Systems Bridge buffers are suspended from two trolleys in the runway track to create a predetermined minimum distance the bridges can operate from each other. This provides a moving dead area shown in grey. Intermediate Stops These can be placed inside the runway tracks to allow each bridge an independent working area, this means each bridge is independent from each other. This minimizes the runway track capacity.
DEAD
AREA
9 HOIST OPTIONS
Manual Hoist - no power required Electric Hoist Festoon Long Travel & Cross Travel Conductor Long Travel Festoon Cross Travel Vacuum Lifter - Vac Hose Trolleys Powered Drive Cross Travel Long Travel Both Cross & Long Travel
M168-0311