Specialist Support Services

A range of support services to deliver real added value and expertise

Design and technical support

• We can deliver a valuable understanding of the special needs of your industry.
• Appraisal of the proposed rail installation design.
• An alternative new economic design if appropriate.
• Supply of the supporting contract documentation i.e. outline welding procedures and method statements.
• Calculations to support the design.
• Inspection and appraisal of existing installations.

On site surveys

For every project, whether a new or existing installation we are able to conduct on-site surveys. The benefits of this kind of survey deliver real advantages right through the programme including:

• Visual inspections highlight condition of rail and fixings
• Identification of localized damage / deterioration
• Assessment of new civil foundations ensures level tolerances are met
• Communication with operators / drivers to assist in the investigation of specific problems.

Care and maintenance

Crane rails are subject to high forces that result in movements. This can cause problems including the following:

• Rails move along the track
• The foundations move due to settlement
• Uneven wear can cause misalignments

Six or twelve-monthly inspections are desirable for trouble free crane track installations. We offer attractive contract terms for undertaking this service, which will include a detailed examination report and recommendations for correction where necessary. Inspection may also be required to satisfy insurance requirements.

Our range of services for the care and maintenance of crane rail track include:

• Condition inspections and surveys
• Alignment and level surveys
• Problem investigation
• Rail profile grinding
• Rail weld repair and rail head repair by welding.

Gantrail rail clips and pads are covered by our five year replacement guarantee providing certain terms are met.

However we manage every project individually and therefore we work hard to provide a detailed level of service in line with the scope of requirements for each and every client.