11.5.1 Application

Runways may be custom built from standard structural steel sections, special track sections or made up from a ‘kit’ of standard components, enabling a wide range of designs to be achieved to satisfy specific applications.

The application, design requirements, and installation details should be fully discussed with the supplier, and their recommendations followed. This should include an appraisal of the overall handling requirement and, where possible, a review of the probable future needs. The path the track is to follow should be carefully assessed as must the need for supplementary tracks and the use of turntables or switches. Where the track includes bends, their radii will be governed, at least in part, by the type and dimensions of the lifting appliance and trolley selected. A visit by the supplier to survey the site should always be considered as this will minimize the risk of incorrect selection.