Precision Crane Rail
Our Block Rail, sometimes known as flat bar crane rail, guide rail and linear rail, combine precision guidance with the structural integrity demanded by automation, robotics, gantries, overhead cranes and material handling. We supply globally recognised rail profiles and steel grades depending on the project requirements.
What is block rail used for?
Block Rail systems are engineered to perform with reliability across a wide range of industrial environments. Relevant industries for block rail include:
- CNC & automation systems
- Robotics & precision equipment under continuous duty
- Gantry and crane transfer
- Warehousing and logistics
Why choose our Block Rail?
Inform Rail can supply multiple steel grades – from 70 up to 110 Cr‑Va – to deliver tensile strength and hardness for long service life in demanding cycles and environments.
| STEEL GRADE | TENSILE STRENGTH RM MIN. (N/MM2) | YIELD STRENGTH RE MIN. (N/MM2) | ELONGATION (%) | HARDNESS (HB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 690 | 355 | 12 | 200 |
| 80 | 780 | 390 | 10 | 230 |
| 90 | 880 | 440 | 8 | 260 |
| 70 Va | 690 | 450 | 15 | 200 |
| 80 Va | 780 | 490 | 12 | 230 |
| 90 Va | 880 | 540 | 10 | 260 |
| 100 Cr-Va | 980 | 590 | 8 | 290 |
| 110 Cr-Va | 1080 | 640 | 7 | 320 |
Common Rail Sections
Inform Steel Sales can supply the following Block Rail Crane Rail profiles, engineered to deliver stability and load‑bearing performance in compact applications.
Engineering note: Admitted wheel load is influenced by steel grade, the full rail system and service factors.
| Rail Section | Mass (kg/m) | Height H (mm) | Foot B (mm) | Head K (mm) | Web W (mm) | Admitted Wheel Load (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50×30 | 11.8 | 30 | 50 | 15 | 60 | 510 |
| 60×40 | 18.9 | 40 | 60 | 20 | 90 | 510 |
| 70×40 | 21.6 | 40 | 70 | 20 | 120 | 510 |
| 80×60 | 37.68 | 60 | 80 | 30 | 190 | 510 |
| 100×60 | 47 | 60 | 80 | 30 | 190 | 510 |
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