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Drawing Reviews, Cuts & Drilling

Inform Rail provides practical support services for crane rail projects across Australia – from reading your plans to supplying cut, drilled and fabricated components ready to install.

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Services

More Than a Rail Supplier

Inform Rail provides practical support services for industrial and infrastructure projects across Australia, based in Brisbane with distribution from Brisbane and Cairns. Rail supply services include drawing and plan reviews, fastening system design, cut-to-length rail, drilled rail and fabrication assistance.

Using our engineering knowledge and rail experience, we can work with your team from initial specification through to supply, advising on rail selection, clip spacing, fastening components and substructure requirements to help your project run on schedule.

  • Drawing and plan review for rail selection and fastening system advice on Australian projects
  • Cut-to-length rail for new installations and replacement works across Australia
  • Drilled rail with holes drilled to your bolt pattern prior to dispatch
  • Fabrication support for sole plates, custom components and assemblies
  • Complete fastening system packages including rail, clips, pads, fishplates and hardware
  • Obsolete rail identification and modern replacement sourcing
Crane rail installation — Inform Rail services, Brisbane Australia

Send Us Your Plans

The fastest way to get a practical supply option is to send us your drawing, dimensions or project specification. We'll review it and come back with a straightforward recommendation, typically same day.

We work with PDFs, CAD files, sketches and email descriptions. You don't need a formal document to get a useful answer.

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What We Do

Our Services

Inform Rail supports projects at every stage, from initial specification through to supply of ready-to-install components.

Drawing & Plan Review for Crane Rail Projects

Send us your engineering drawings, structural plans or project specifications and we'll advise on the correct rail profile, clip type, spacing and fastening system components.

  • Rail size and profile selection
  • Clip type and spacing recommendations
  • Sole plate and pad specifications
  • Hold-down bolt sizing and corrosion protection
  • Compatible fishplate and joining hardware

Cut-to-Length Rail

Where standard rail lengths don't suit your installation, we can arrange rail cut to your specified lengths prior to dispatch, saving on-site cutting time and reducing waste.

  • Square and 45° cut ends available
  • Tight length tolerances for precise installation
  • Available across crane rail, standard and light rail profiles
  • Specify length requirements in your enquiry

Rail Drilling

Rail can be drilled to your specified bolt pattern prior to dispatch using our portable rail drilling machine, ideal when on-site drilling is impractical or time-critical.

  • Holes up to 36mm diameter
  • Drilled to your specific bolt pattern and spacing
  • PRO NM-360 cordless rail drilling machine
  • Accurate placement in hardened rail
  • Available for urgent project requirements

Fabrication Support

We assist with fabricated components that form part of a rail fastening system, including custom sole plates, transition assemblies and non-standard configurations.

  • Custom sole plates drilled to your bolt pattern
  • Sole plates to suit A75, A100, QU120 and other profiles
  • Transition fishplates for connecting different rail sizes
  • Special-length fishplates for bridges and high-load applications
  • Supply through our fabrication network

Fastening System Design

We can develop a complete fastening system specification for new crane runway installations, advising on every component from rail through to corrosion protection.

  • Rail size relative to crane wheel load
  • Clip type, size and spacing
  • Rail pad selection and specification
  • Bolt grades, nuts and lock washers
  • Fishplates, sole plates and hold-down hardware

Obsolete Rail Identification

Many older Australian industrial sites run legacy rail profiles that are no longer manufactured. We regularly help customers identify compatible modern replacements and source matching fastening components.

  • BHP 60lb rail replacement
  • Out-of-production crane rail profiles
  • Matching fishplates and clip identification
  • Send us dimensions, photos or a profile reference
How It Works

Send Us Your Plans and We'll Do the Rest

Most of our best supply outcomes start with a drawing or a simple description of what's needed. You don't need a formal specification. A PDF, sketch, dimensions or even a photo of the existing installation is enough to get started.

Our team will review what you've sent, identify the right products and come back with a practical supply option, usually same day.

  • 1

    Send Your Plans

    Email us your drawing, PDF, dimensions, product reference or a description of the application. Photos of existing installations are also helpful.

  • 2

    We Review & Advise

    Our team reviews your submission and identifies the correct rail profile, clip type, fastening system and any fabrication requirements for your project.

  • 3

    You Receive a Quote

    We come back with a practical supply option, itemised by component with lead time and pricing. No obligation and no minimum order.

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Rail and clip assembly — Inform Rail, Brisbane Australia

What to Include

Rail ProfileSection reference, size or existing rail details, or a photo if you're unsure
Crane Load DetailsWheel load, crane capacity or duty class if known
Track Length & LayoutTotal track length, number of rails, any curves or transitions
SubstructureWhether rail sits on concrete, steel beam or channel, as this affects sole plate and clip selection
EnvironmentIndoor or outdoor, corrosive environment, high vibration, as these affect pad and galvanizing requirements
Any Existing HardwareExisting clip references, bolt sizes or fishplate types if replacing an existing system
Fastening System Design

Complete Fastening System Packages

We can develop a complete crane rail fastening system specification for new installations or upgrades, advising on every component and supplying the full package matched to your rail profile and application.

Depending on your requirements, Inform Rail can work with you to develop a fastening system and advise on the appropriate rail size, clip type and spacing, rail pad, bolts and nuts, fishplates, sole plates including dimensions and setup, size and length of hold-down bolts and corrosion protection.

All components can be supplied together as a single order, matched and ready to install, reducing procurement time and the risk of specification mismatches on site.

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What We Specify

Rail sizeSelected relative to crane wheel load, duty class and track geometry
Rail clipsType (bolted or welded), size and spacing matched to rail and load
Rail padsSteel reinforced, moderate or intermittent based on vibration and load
FishplatesStandard, AS1085.2, transition or special-length as required
Sole platesCustom dimensions and bolt pattern to match substructure
Hold-down boltsGrade, diameter and length relative to beam or channel size
Corrosion protectionHot-dip galvanizing or coating options for outdoor and aggressive environments
FAQ

Services: Common Questions

What are crane rail clips?
Crane rail clips are used to fasten the crane rail to its supporting structure. Depending on the application, they are generally used with other fastening components such as rail pads and fishplates. Clips are regarded as efficient fasteners to secure the rail and prevent unwanted movement.
What are welded crane rail clips?
Welded rail clips are two-part adjustable clips consisting of a clip top and a lower weldable forged steel component that interlock, slide and tighten together. They are designed as friction connections and must be tightened to the prescribed torque. The clip top is supplied with a vulcanized synthetic pressure block.
What are through-bolt crane rail clips?
Through-bolt crane rail clips are single-bolt adjustable clips featuring a circular cam that locks the clip into position against the rail. The clip is designed and performs as a bearing connection, robust, cost-effective and suitable for installations requiring future adjustment.
Why use crane rail pads?
Crane rail pads reduce noise and structural vibration, rail wear and fatigue, crane runway maintenance and stress in the runway structure and the crane. The pads are resistant to water, oil, grease, mildew and fungus and can absorb uneven contact between the rail and the supporting structure. They also eliminate wear grooving caused by fretting corrosion and distribute wheel load over a larger surface area.
What are fishplates?
Fishplates (also called joint bars) are used to join the ends of two rail lengths together. They are rectangular bars with one on each side of the joining rails, bolted through in a 4-hole or 6-hole configuration to create a continuous track. Inform Rail can supply the bolts, nuts and washers to complete the connection.
Can you drill rail before dispatch?
Yes. We can arrange rail to be drilled to your specified bolt pattern prior to dispatch using our portable PRO NM-360 cordless rail drilling machine. Include your hole pattern, diameter and spacing requirements in your enquiry and we'll advise on what's possible.
What bolt grade do you recommend for rail clips?
Grade 8.8 bolts are standard for crane rail clip installations and are recommended for most applications. More information on Grade 8.8 can be found in the Hobson Engineering newsletter. Always confirm with a qualified engineer for your specific application.
Can you help identify an old or out-of-production rail profile?
Yes. This is one of our most common service enquiries. If you have the rail dimensions, a section reference or even a photo, we can usually identify the profile and recommend a compatible modern replacement with matching fastening components. BHP 60lb rail is a common example we assist with regularly.

Ready to Send Us Your Plans?

Send your drawing, dimensions, specification or product reference and we'll come back with a practical supply option.

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