Freestanding Frame with 200 kg Aluminum Rail

The customer needed a lifting system for a work area, but the roof was not strong enough to support a hanging rail. Loads had to move both across and along the station, and carrying them by hand was slow and unsafe. The station's location could also change when the line was rearranged.

FullSharp built a column frame carrying a 200 kg aluminum rail, with the full load transferred down through the column bases, so it does not depend on the roof structure. The precision-machined aluminum rail lets the trolley glide smoothly, so a light pull moves the load. The frame, beam, rail and components were all made by FullSharp as a matched set, so they fit together and are easy to replace.

FullSharp Freestanding Column Frame Carrying a 200 kg Aluminum Rail

FullSharp's column frame carrying a 200 kg aluminum rail, used to hang a hoist in the work area.

Equipment Installed

Column frame and crossbeam: a freestanding steel structure that needs no ceiling drilling, carrying the full load of the rail system and hoist.
200 kg aluminum rail: a precision-machined aluminum profile with a smooth rail track, so the trolley glides with low wear.
Matched trolley: the runner inside the rail carries the hoist and load, pulling smoothly along the full beam length.
Connecting hardware: brackets, end stops and hanger rods from the same set, so everything fits, tightens securely and can be extended later.
Hoist mounting point: accepts either an electric hoist or a pneumatic hoist, depending on each station's needs.

Key Specifications

Lifting load200 kg
Rail materialAluminum profile

Benefits for Your Facility

No Dependence on the Roof

The freestanding frame rests on the floor, so plants with a weak roof or a rented building can still install it.

Light Pull with Aluminum Rail

The aluminum rail gives low rolling resistance, letting one person pull the full beam length without much effort.

Matched Components

The rail, trolley and hardware come from one set, so they fit precisely and are easy to replace later.

Actual Installation Photos

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Suitable Applications

Machining stations needing lifting within a fixed area
Assembly and inspection areas
Plants whose roof cannot bear a hanging load
Areas that need to be rearranged for different orders

Installation Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp measures the span, ceiling height and available floor area to size a frame that fits the layout. Our engineers confirm the actual lifting load and hoist type before finalizing the rail configuration. Contact FullSharp to schedule a site survey.