Light Rail — JIS 10kg to 37kg
Inform Rail supplies JIS light rail profiles for workshop track, materials handling and industrial applications.
Light Rail — 10kg to 37kg, Supplied Across Australia
Inform Rail supplies light rail profiles from 10kg to 37kg for workshop track, materials handling systems, fabrication yards and low-speed industrial applications across Australia.
Light rail is also commonly used for replacement track in older industrial facilities running legacy or out-of-production rail profiles. We regularly help customers identify a compatible modern equivalent for rail sections that are no longer manufactured — send us the dimensions or a photo and we'll advise.
Cut-to-length is available across all profiles. No minimum order applies — we support small orders.
Light Rail at a Glance
Light Rail Profiles — 10kg to 37kg
Select a profile for dimensions, specifications and supply details.
Lightest profile in the range — suited to very light duty guided equipment, hand-pushed carts and low-load track applications.
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Common profile for light duty workshop track, materials handling and low-speed industrial guided equipment.
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One of the most widely used light rail profiles in Australian industrial facilities — suited to workshop track, transfer cars and materials handling systems.
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Medium duty light rail for heavier workshop track, fabrication facilities and higher-load materials handling applications.
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Heaviest profile in the light rail range — also commonly used as a replacement for older legacy profiles no longer in production.
View 37kg Rail →What is Light Rail?
Light rail refers to the lighter end of the industrial rail range — profiles from 10kg to 37kg per metre used for workshop track, materials handling systems, transfer cars and low-speed guided equipment. The term distinguishes these profiles from heavier standard rail and crane rail sections used in mainline, mining and overhead crane applications.
Most light rail profiles supplied in Australia follow JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) dimensions. JIS rail profiles were widely adopted in Australia during the post-war industrial expansion period and became the standard for workshop and light industrial track. The JIS designation defines the cross-sectional geometry — head width, foot width and height — for each weight class, meaning a 22kg JIS rail from any compliant manufacturer shares the same critical dimensions. This makes replacement straightforward.
- Workshop track — hand-pushed trolleys, jigs and positioning equipment
- Materials handling — transfer cars, pallet movers and guided carts
- Fabrication yards — positioning track for welding and assembly operations
- Storage facilities — racking systems and guided storage equipment
- Replacement track — modern equivalent for legacy profiles no longer in production
- Light overhead cranes — small workshop crane systems and monorails
Choosing the Right Profile
Light Rail Profile Comparison
| Profile | Duty | Typical Application | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10kg | Very Light | Hand-pushed carts, very light guided equipment | Lightest profile in the range | View→ |
| 15kg | Light | Workshop track, light materials handling | Common profile for light duty guided equipment | View→ |
| 22kg | Light–Medium | Workshop track, transfer cars, materials handling systems | Most widely used light rail profile in Australian industry | View→ |
| 30kg | Medium | Heavier workshop track, fabrication facilities | Higher load capacity than 22kg for more demanding applications | View→ |
| 37kg | Medium | Heavy light rail applications, replacement of legacy profiles | Heaviest in the light rail range — also used as a replacement section | View→ |
Replacing Old or Out-of-Production Rail?
Many older Australian workshops, fabrication yards and industrial facilities run track in profiles that are no longer manufactured. If you're maintaining or upgrading an existing installation, we can help identify a compatible modern equivalent — even if you only have dimensions, a photo or a rough description of the original section.
BHP 60lb rail and other legacy profiles are common examples we assist with regularly. Send us what you have and we'll come back with a practical replacement option and matching fastening components.
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Light Rail — Common Questions
What is light rail used for in industrial settings?
What is the most commonly used light rail profile in Australia?
What standard do light rail profiles follow?
Can you supply light rail cut to length?
Can you help identify and replace an old or out-of-production light rail profile?
Do you have a minimum order for light rail?
Need Light Rail for Your Project?
Send us your profile, dimensions or project details and we'll come back with a practical supply option — fast.