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TARCA® AND SUPER TARCA® RUNWAYS AND

MONORAILS
Track Type Tarca® Super Tarca®
4200 thru 5000 thru 8050 Series and
Track Series
4600 Series 6201 Series Larger
Rail Width 3-1/4” 3-1/4” 4-1/2”
Rail Tread Thickness 13/32” 5/8” 1”
Maximum Wheel Diameter 5” 7” 9-1/2”
Maximum Load Per
4000 lb. 7500 lb. 10,500 lb.
Pair of Wheels
Maximum Equivalent
See Page 6 See Page 6 See Page 9
Center Load
Exceptionally Heavy
Medium and Heavy-Duty
General Use Loads and Heavy-
Monorail and Crane Service
Duty Service

Features and Benefits

• Maximum Strength with Minimum Weight
Tarca® and Super Tarca® track has been engineered to attain maximum strength with minimum weight, consisting of a
compound section of A36 steel flange, web, and specially rolled high carbon steel rail with a hardness of 225 Brinell. These
parts are welded under carefully controlled conditions to form a combined section, free of stress concentrations. The parts
are carefully proportioned to produce a balanced design for loads under varying conditions.
• Wide Selection
Tarca® and Super Tarca® track is fabricated in a large number of standard sizes for economical use for the great majority
of monorail and crane applications. Tarca® track dimensions match with former Cleveland Tramrail® Arch Beam
dimensions, permitting extension of all systems now in service.
• Minimal Superstructure Requirement
Frequently, ceiling or overhead conditions are such that independent structural work must be erected to provide track
supports at short spacings. The balanced design of Tarca® and Super Tarca® tracks allows for increased unsupported
lengths which reduces the number of required superstructure supports.
• Ease of Installation
Erection of a monorail or crane system using Tarca® or Super Tarca® track requires much less time than any other type of
track. As all steps of manufacture are under careful control, dimensions are accurate and tracks are uniformly straighter and
truer than mill-beam tolerances.

Track Selection Factors

Selection of track for a monorail or underhung crane system is based on a combination of load and span with consideration given
to severity of service. The following factors should all be considered when selecting track:
• Determine the Live Load
Determine the maximum shape, size, and weight of the load to be carried. Since experience indicates that loads often
increase as time passes, thought should be given to those increases which may occur in the future.
• Select the Load Carrying Components
Select the hoist and carrier because the weight of these components must be added to the live load in determining the
capacity required in the track and support system. Impact allowance should be taken into consideration based on
application.
• Calculate the Total Load
Combine the total live load, the weight of the load carrying components, and the impact allowance.
• Determine Layout of System
Determine the track system layout based on considerations for the flow of material. Other factors to be considered are
headroom, clearance over and under obstructions, side clearance, transfer points, and switch locations when required.
• Suspension Locations
Crane runways and monorails are suspended on hanger rods supported by the building superstructure. Thus, spacing of
the hanger rods is normally determined by the structural members in the building. The size of the track must be selected to
span these distances without exceeding maximum approved deflection and stresses under full moving load conditions.
• Select the Track and Fittings
For safety with maximum economy, choose track whose load capacity just exceeds the maximum load requirement. Select
the appropriate support system and fittings after determining the maximum loads at each suspension point.

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SAMPLE CALCULATIONS
For Selecting Runway Track and Hanger Rod Size
Example #1
Assume:
1. A single girder crane with 2-head end truck.
2. End truck wheelbase is 42” center to center of wheels.
3. Maximum load applied to end truck is 8000 lbs. total (including trolley weight and impact) and is equally distributed.
4. Hanger rod center to center distance along the runway is 25’.
ECL sketch
Find:
L
The size of beam and hanger rod size which will safely carry the full
load described in the assumptions. E
E
Calculate the ECL (Equivalent Center Load) value:
Sketch out the runway and end truck and place one head of the end D
truck approximately at the center of the span. Place the second head P1 P2
X
42” away along the length of the runway (see Figure 1).
R
Use the following method to calculate the ECL: Figure 1.
R = P1 + P2 R / 2 = P1 = P2 = 4000 lbs.
D = P2(E) / R D = [(4000)(42)] / 8000 = 21 in.
X = (L + D) / 2 X = (300 + 21) / 2 = 160.5 in.
M = [(L - X)(X - D)](R) / L M = [(300 - 160.5)(160.5 - 21)](8000) / 300 = 518940 in.-lbs.
ECL = 4M / L ECL = 4(518940) / 300 = 6919 lbs.
Using the ECL value, enter the table on page 6 at a span of 25’ and search for a beam which has a rating that just
exceeds the one calculated above. For instance, on checking a series 5000 beam, you’ll find that the limiting load
is 5654 lbs. in compression. Therefore, the series 5000 beam is too small. Going on to the next larger size, series
5100, it has a rating of 7620 lbs. in compression. Since this value is greater than the one calculated, series 5100
would be the correct choice for the runway.
To select the proper hanger rod, you must assume that there will be times when the maximum load condition will
exist at each support point. This maximum load determines the hanger rods that may be safely used as supports.
The total load, H, consists of:
1. The weight of the beam: PLV
PLV sketch
sketch
Series 5100 beam weighs 33.09 lb./ft. 300”
300”
Therefore: 25 ft. x 33.09 lb./ft. = 828 lbs.
2. The weight of electrification:
SAFPOWRBAR® weighs 1 lb./ft. per conductor bar
Assume four bars are used.
258
Therefore: 25 ft. x 4 x 1 lb./ft. = 100 lbs.
4000
4000lbs. 4000
4000lbs.
3. The PLV (Point Load Value) load on the hanger rod due to the
2-head end truck: Figure 2.
Calculate the Point Load Value (PLV):
Sketch out the runway and end truck and place one head of the
end truck directly below one of the hangers. Place the second
head 42” away along the length of the runway (see Figure 2).
Use the following method to calculate the PLV:
PLV = 4000 lbs. + (4000 lbs. x (258”/300”)) = 7440 lbs.
Adding all of these values together gives:
1. Beam weight 828 lbs.
2. SAFPOWRBAR™ 100 lbs.
3. PLV (Point Load Value) 7440 lbs.
Total load on Hanger Rod, H 8368 lbs.
Referring to the table on page 1 of the Track Suspension Components
section, it can be seen that the 3/4” hanger rod with maximum load Figure 3.
rating of 10000 lbs. is the proper choice. CraneBrain® can also be used
to calculate the total load.

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SAMPLE CALCULATIONS
For Selecting Runway Track and Hanger Rod Size (Continued)
Example #2 ECL sketch
sketch
Assume:
1. A double girder crane with 4-head end truck. LL

2. Girder center is 8’ 6”. A

BB
3. End truck wheelbase A = 18”, B = 138”, C = 18”, center to center of
C

wheels.
4. Maximum load applied to end truck is 16000 lbs. total (including
trolley weight and impact) and is equally distributed. D
5. Hanger rod center to center distance along the runway is 25’. R
P1 P2 P3 P4
Find:
The size of beam and hanger rod size which will safely carry the full load X

described in the assumptions.

Figure 1.
Calculate the ECL (Equivalent Center Load) value:
Sketch out the runway and end truck. Place the heads along the length of the runway based on their dimensional
relationship to the head approximately centered on the runway (see Figure 1).
Use the following method to calculate the ECL:
R = P1 + P2 + P3 + P4 R / 4 = P1 = P2 = P3 = P4 = 4000 lbs.
D = [(P3)(B) + (P4)(B + C) - (P1)(A)] / R D = [(4000)(138) + (4000)(138 + 18) - (4000)(18)] / 16000 = 69 in.
X = (L + D) / 2 X = (300 + 69) / 2 = 184.5 in.
M = [(L - X) / L](R)(X - D) - (P1)(A) M = [(300 - 184.5)/300](16000)(184.5 - 69)-(4000)(18) = 639480 in.-lbs.
ECL = 4M / L ECL = 4(639480) / 300 = 8526 lbs.
Using the ECL value, enter the table on page 6 at a span of 25’ and PLV
PLV sketch
sketch
search for a beam which has a rating that just exceeds the one 300” 300”
300”
300”
calculated above. For instance, on checking a series 5100 beam,
you’ll find that the limiting load is 7620 lbs. in compression.
Therefore a series 5100 beam is too small. Going on to the next
larger size, series 5200, it has a rating of 10823 lbs. in compres-
144”
sion. Since this value is greater than the one calculated, series 5200 282
would be the correct choice for the runway. 4000
162”
4000
To select the proper hanger rod you must assume that there will be 4000
4000
times when the maximum load condition will exist at each support
point. This maximum load determines the hanger rods that may be Figure 2.
safely used as supports. The total load, H, consists of:
1. The weight of the beam:
Series 5200 beam weighs 38.22 lb./ft.
Therefore: 25 ft. x 38.22 lb./ft. = 956 lbs.
2. The weight of electrification:
SAFPOWRBAR® weighs 1 lb./ft. per conductor bar
Assume four bars are used.
Therefore: 25 ft. x 4 x 1 lb./ft. = 100 lbs.
3. The PLV (Point Load Value) load on the hanger rod due to
the 4-head end truck:
Calculate the Point Load Value (PLV):
Sketch out the runway and end truck and place one inboard
head of the end truck directly below one of the hangers. Figure 3.
Place the other heads along the length of the runway based
on their dimensional relationship to the head centered on the
runway (see Figure 2). Use the following method to calculate the PLV:
PLV = 4000 + [4000 x (282/300)] + [4000 x (162/300)] + [4000 x (144/300)] = 11840 lbs.
Adding all of these values together gives:
1. Beam weight 956 lbs.
2. SAFPOWRBAR™ 100 lbs.
3. PLV (Point Load Value) 11840 lbs.
Total load on Hanger Rod, H 12896 lbs.
Referring to the table on page 1 of the Track Suspension Components section, it can be seen that the 3/4” hanger rod with
maximum load rating of 10000 lbs. is too small. Therefore the 1” diameter hanger rod is the proper choice. CraneBrain® can also
be used to calculate the total load.

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TARCA® TRACK DIMENSIONS AND

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
4200-5200 Series
The table below lists the properties of
standard Tarca® tracks for general reference.
When Tarca® track is used with electrically
operated equipment, it can be equipped with
necessary electric conductor bars, which are
held in
position by brackets easily mounted with bolts
through holes provided in the web on 10” or
larger or clamped to the top flange on the 8”
or 8-1/2” size.

Tarca® Track Series

Description
4200 4300 4500 4600 5000 5100 5200
Rail Tread Thickness “A” (in.) 0.406 0.406 0.406 0.406 0.625 0.625 0.625
Flange Width “B” (in.) 4 4.5 6 6.75 6.75 8 8.125
Flange Thickness “T” (in.) 0.313 0.438 0.438 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.625
Web Thickness “t” (in.) 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.313 0.313 0.313
Depth of Track “D” (in.) 8 8.5 10 11.75 12.5 12.5 14
Tread to Cond. Support Holes “E” (in.) - - 7.688 7.688 9.5 9.5 9.5
C/L to C/L Cond. Support Holes “F” (in.) - - 33 33 33 66 66
Weight (lb./ft.) 15.1 17.864 21.37 25.355 30.965 33.09 38.217
Section Area (in.2) 4.442 5.254 6.285 7.457 9.107 9.732 11.24
Center of Gravity “G” (in.) 4.0376 4.809 6.061 7.483 7.21 7.539 8.857
Moment of Inertia I-xx (in.4) 44.47 60.167 97.76 154.54 221.89 236.749 332.258
Moment of Inertia I-yy (in.4) 2.594 4.25 8.805 13.747 14.312 22.83 29.437
Section Modulus - Tension (in.3) 11.014 12.512 16.128 20.652 30.775 31.4 37.515
Section Modulus - Compression (in.3) 11.223 16.3 24.82 36.215 41.949 47.726 64.599
Torsion Modulus (in.4) 0.116 0.203 0.252 0.375 0.555 0.607 0.949
Radius of Gyration - XX (in.) 3.209 3.425 3.983 4.591 4.981 4.974 5.477
Radius of Gyration - YY (in.) 0.775 0.91 1.195 1.369 1.265 1.545 1.63
Rxx / Ryy 4.140 3.762 3.332 3.353 3.938 3.22 3.36
Shear Center (in.) 5.171 6.555 8.789 10.748 11.029 11.485 13.021
Effective Web Area in Shear (in.2) 2 2.125 2.5 2.938 3.906 3.906 4.375
Top Flange Area (in.2) 1.25 1.969 2.625 3.375 3.375 4 5.078
Top Flange I-yy (in.4) 1.667 3.322 7.875 12.814 21.814 21.383 27.936
Top Flange Section Modulus (in.3) 0.833 1.477 2.625 3.797 3.797 5.333 6.877
D / (B x T) (in.-1) 2.52 4.318 3.810 3.482 3.704 3.125 2.757
When Tarca® tracks are ordered, the cutting operation cuts the upper
section back 1/8” maximum from the end of the rail to assure a tight rail
joint when a coupling is applied.

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TARCA® TRACK DIMENSIONS AND

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
5250-5700 Series
The table below lists the properties of
standard Tarca® tracks for general reference.
When Tarca® track is used with electrically
operated equipment, it can be equipped with
necessary electric conductor bars, which are
held in
position by brackets easily mounted with bolts
through holes provided in the web on 10” or
larger or clamped to the top flange on the 8”
or 8-1/2” size.

Tarca® Track Series

Description
5250 5300 5400 5500 5550 5660 5700
Rail Tread Thickness “A” (in.) 0.625 0.625 0.625 0.625 0.625 0.625 0.625
Flange Width “B” (in.) 8.5 9.625 9.625 11 11.75 12.5 12.5
Flange Thickness “T” (in.) 0.625 0.625 .75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.875
Web Thickness “t” (in.) 0.375 0.375 0.375 0.375 0.375 0.375 0.4375
Depth of Track “D” (in.) 15.5 16 18 20 22 24 25
Tread to Cond. Support Holes “E” (in.) 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5
C/L to C/L Cond. Support Holes “F” (in.) 66 66 66 66 66 66 66
Weight (lb./ft.) 43.41 46.44 52.919 58.98 63.44 67.9 79.09
Section Area (in.2) 12.7675 13.658 15.564 17.346 18.658 19.971 23.263
Center of Gravity “G” (in.) 9.7369 10.319 11.92 13.5 14.911 16.327 17.161
Moment of Inertia I-xx (in.4) 442.228 498.313 696.396 938.746 1208.588 1524.18 1843.898
Moment of Inertia I-yy (in.4) 33.514 47.972 57.268 84.736 102.946 123.636 144.042
Section Modulus - Tension (in.3) 45.417 48.292 58.423 69.543 81.049 93.354 107.445
Section Modulus - Compression (in.3) 76.735 87.71 114.535 144.396 170.507 198.64 235.23
Torsion Modulus (in.4) 1.092 1.193 1.796 2.024 2.165 2.305 3.856
Radius of Gyration - XX (in.) 5.923 6.077 6.724 7.391 8.083 8.772 8.934
Radius of Gyration - YY (in.) 1.63 1.885 1.928 2.221 2.359 2.498 2.497
Rxx / Ryy 3.632 3.223 3.487 3.328 3.426 3.511 3.577
Shear Center (in.) 14.529 15.212 17.175 19.284 21.314 23.341 24.303
Effective Web Area in Shear (in.2) 5.812 6 6.75 7.5 8.25 9 10.937
Top Flange Area (in.2) 5.312 6.016 7.219 8.25 8.812 9.375 10.937
Top Flange I-yy (in.4) 31.985 46.441 55.729 83.19 101.389 122.07 142.415
Top Flange Section Modulus (in.3) 7.526 9.65 11.58 15.125 17.257 19.531 22.786
D / (B x T) (in.-1) 2.917 2.66 2.494 2.424 2.496 2.56 2.285
When Tarca® tracks are ordered, the cutting operation cuts the upper
section back 1/8” maximum from the end of the rail to assure a tight rail
joint when a coupling is applied.

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TARCA® TRACK SPANS AND EQUIVALENT

CENTER LOAD (ECL) CAPACITIES IN LBS.
For Runways and Monorails L/450
For Carrier Heads with Wheels of For Carrier Heads with Wheels of
5” Diameter or Less 7” Diameter or Less
4200 4300 4500 4600 5000 5100 5200
Span 8” @ 8-1/2” @ 10” @ 11-3/4” @ 12-1/2” @ 12-1/2” @ 14” @ Span
15.10 lb./ft. 17.86 lb./ft. 21.37 lb./ft. 25.36 lb./ft. 30.97 lb./ft. 33.09 lb./ft. 38.22 lb./ft.
5’ 14926 C 20808 T 26826 T 34357 T 5’
6’ 12425 C 17324 T 22335 T 28608 T 6’
7’ 10636 C 14832 T 19125 T 24497 T 7’
8’ 9073 C 12962 T 16714 T 21411 T 8’
9’ 7149 C 11505 T 14837 T 19008 T 9’
10’ 5770 C 10337 T 13333 T 17083 T 25491 T 10’
11’ 4748 C 9380 T 12100 T 15506 T 23144 T 11’
12’ 3969 C 8582 T 11072 T 14190 T 21186 T 21608 T 25823 T 12’
13’ 3361 C 7331 C 10199 T 13074 T 19526 T 19914 T 23800 T 13’
14’ 2877 C 6296 C 9450 T 12115 T 18102 T 18460 T 22063 T 14’
15’ 2485 C 5459 C 8800 T 11283 T 16547 C 17197 T 20555 T 15’
16’ 2163 C 4773 C 7989 D 10554 T 14500 C 16090 T 19233 T 16’
17’ 1894 C 4203 C 7039 D 9908 T 12801 C 15112 T 18065 T 17’
18’ 1668 C 3723 C 6241 D 9333 T 11374 C 14240 T 17024 T 18’
19’ 1476 C 3316 C 5563 D 8817 T 10164 C 13458 T 16091 T 19’
20’ 1310 C 2968 C 4983 D 7982 D 9129 C 12301 D 15249 T 20’
21’ 2666 C 4481 D 7195 D 8236 C 11098 D 14486 T 21’
22’ 2404 C 4045 D 6510 D 7460 C 10053 D 13790 T 22’
23’ 3662 D 5911 D 6781 C 9138 D 12943 D 23’
24’ 3325 D 5383 D 6183 C 8333 D 11818 D 24’
25’ 3026 D 4915 D 5654 C 7620 D 10823 D 25’
26’ 2759 D 4499 D 5182 C 6986 D 9937 D 26’
27’ 2520 D 4126 D 4761 C 6418 D 9146 D 27’
28’ 2305 D 3791 D 4382 C 5908 D 8435 D 28’
29’ 2110 D 3488 D 4040 C 5447 D 7794 D 29’
30’ 1933 D 3213 D 3730 C 5030 D 7214 D 30’
31’ 2963 D 3449 C 4651 D 6687 D 31’
32’ 2735 D 3191 C 4305 D 6206 D 32’
33’ 2525 D 2956 C 3988 D 5766 D 33’
34’ 2740 C 3696 D 5362 D 34’
35’ 3428 D 4990 D 35’
36’ 3180 D 4647 D 36’
37’ 2950 D 4330 D 37’
38’ 2736 D 4035 D 38’
39’ 2537 D 3761 D 39’
40’ 2351 D 3505 D 40’
41’ 41’
42’ 42’
43’ 43’
44’ 44’
45’ 45’
46’ 46’
47’ 47’
48’ 48’
49’ 49’
50’ 50’
51’ 51’
52’ 52’
53’ 53’
54’ 54’
55’ 55’
56’ 56’

• In the use of this table it is important to note that Tension of the rail, Compression of the top flange, and Deflection of the beam contribute
to the load limitations and are indicated by the letters T, C, and D respectively following the listed ECL.
• For runways and monorail systems, the deflection limit is 1/450 span with 1-1/4” maximum deflection limit for spans beyond 46’. The
maximum ratio of span to top flange width does not exceed 60. The weight of the beam has been allowed for and need not be considered
in any calculations.
• For maximum allowable load per head: For Tarca® beams with square cut ends refer to Carriers & Idlers Section pages 13 to 15. For
Tarca® beams with angular cut ends and switches refer to Curves & Switches Section pages 3 and 4.

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TARCA® TRACK SPANS AND EQUIVALENT

CENTER LOAD (ECL) CAPACITIES IN LBS.
For Runways and Monorails L/450
For Carrier Heads with Wheels of
7” Diameter or Less
5250 5300 5400 5500 5550 5660 5700
Span 15-1/2” @ 16” @ 18” @ 20” @ 22” @ 24” @ 25” @ Span
43.41 lb./ft. 46.44 lb./ft. 52.92 lb./ft. 58.98 lb./ft. 63.44 lb./ft. 67.90 lb./ft. 140.96 lb./ft.
5’ 5’
6’ 6’
7’ 7’
8’ 8’
9’ 9’
10’ 10’
11’ 11’
12’ 12’
13’ 13’
14’ 14’
15’ 15’
16’ 23307 T 16’
17’ 21894 T 17’
18’ 20635 T 21940 T 26572 T 18’
19’ 19507 T 20740 T 25122 T 19’
20’ 18489 T 19657 T 23814 T 28387 T 20’
21’ 17567 T 18676 T 22628 T 26977 T 21’
22’ 16726 T 17782 T 21548 T 25693 T 30002 T 22’
23’ 15956 T 16963 T 20559 T 24519 T 28636 T 23’
24’ 14699 T 16211 T 19651 T 23439 T 27380 T 24’
25’ 13484 C 15517 T 18813 T 22444 T 26223 T 30269 T 25’
26’ 12404 C 14875 T 18038 T 21523 T 25152 T 29038 T 26’
27’ 11439 C 13900 D 17318 T 20668 T 24158 T 27896 T 27’
28’ 10574 C 12841 D 16647 T 19872 T 23233 T 26833 T 30870 T 28’
29’ 9794 C 11887 D 16021 T 19128 T 22370 T 25841 T 29728 T 29’
30’ 9089 C 11023 D 15435 T 18433 T 21562 T 24913 T 28659 T 30’
31’ 8449 C 10239 D 14541 D 17780 T 20804 T 24043 T 27657 T 31’
32’ 7866 C 9525 D 13551 D 17167 T 20091 T 23224 T 26714 T 32’
33’ 7334 C 8872 D 12646 D 16588 T 19420 T 22454 T 25827 T 33’
34’ 6845 C 8273 D 11816 D 16042 T 18615 C 21220 C 24989 T 34’
35’ 6396 C 7723 D 11054 D 15172 D 17474 C 19926 C 24197 T 35’
36’ 5983 C 7215 D 10352 D 14233 D 16424 C 18735 C 22922 D 36’
37’ 5600 C 6745 D 9704 D 13366 D 15456 C 17637 C 21699 D 37’
38’ 5246 C 6310 D 9103 D 12564 D 14561 C 16622 C 20572 D 38’
39’ 4917 C 5906 D 8545 D 11821 D 13731 C 15681 C 19531 D 39’
40’ 4611 C 5529 D 8027 D 11129 D 12960 C 14807 C 18567 D 40’
41’ 4325 C 5178 D 7543 D 10485 D 12243 C 13994 C 17672 D 41’
42’ 4058 C 4849 D 7091 D 9884 D 11574 C 13237 C 16840 D 42’
43’ 4541 D 6668 D 9321 D 10949 C 12529 C 16066 D 43’
44’ 4252 D 6272 D 8794 D 10363 C 11866 C 15344 D 44’
45’ 3980 D 5899 D 8300 D 9815 C 11245 C 14670 D 45’
46’ 3724 D 5548 D 7835 D 9300 C 10662 C 14039 D 46’
47’ 3469 D 5200 D 7372 D 8815 C 10113 C 13448 D 47’
48’ 3144 D 4753 D 6778 D 8358 C 9596 C 12893 D 48’
49’ 6229 D 7927 C 9109 C 12372 D 49’
50’ 5719 D 7520 C 8648 C 11882 D 50’
51’ 5246 D 7135 C 8213 C 11421 D 51’
52’ 4806 D 6593 D 7800 C 10986 D 52’
53’ 4396 D 6073 D 7408 C 10575 D 53’
54’ 4013 D 5587 D 7037 C 10187 D 54’
55’ 3654 D 5134 D 6683 C 9820 D 55’
56’ 4709 D 6346 C 9472 D 56’

• In the use of this table it is important to note that Tension of the rail, Compression of the top flange, and Deflection of the beam contribute
to the load limitations and are indicated by the letters T, C, and D respectively following the listed ECL.
• For runways and monorail systems, the deflection limit is 1/450 span with 1-1/4” maximum deflection limit for spans beyond 46’. The
maximum ratio of span to top flange width does not exceed 60. The weight of the beam has been allowed for and need not be considered
in any calculations.
• For maximum allowable load per head: For Tarca® beams with square cut ends refer to Carriers & Idlers Section pages 13 to 15. For
Tarca® beams with angular cut ends and switches refer to Curves & Switches Section pages 3 and 4.

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SUPER TARCA® TRACK DIMENSIONS AND

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
8050-8501 Series

The table below lists the properties of

standard Super Tarca® tracks for
general reference.
When Super Tarca® track is used
with electrically operated equipment, it
can be equipped with necessary
electric conductor bars, which are held
in position by brackets easily mounted
with bolts through holes provided in
the web.

Super Tarca® Track Series

Description
8050 8070 8100 8150 8200 8271 8321 8351 8421 8501
Rail Tread Thickness “A” (in.) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Flange Width “B” (in.) 7 9.625 11 12.5 14 16 18 19 20 20
Flange Thickness “T” (in.) 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.875 0.875 1 1 1 1
Web Thickness “t” (in.) 0.375 0.375 0.375 0.438 0.438 0.438 0.438 0.438 0.438 0.438
Depth of Track “D” (in.) 16 16 19 22 25 28 32 34 36 40
Tread to Cond. Support Holes “E” (in.) 12.625 12.625 12.625 12.625 12.625 12.625 12.625 12.625 12.625 12.625
C/L to C/L Cond. Support Holes “F” (in.) 33 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66
Weight (lb./ft.) 52 58 66 77 91 101.7 121 127.5 133.8 139.8
Section Area (in.2) 15.19 17.16 19.32 22.72 26.86 29.92 35.62 37.49 39.37 41.12
Center of Gravity “G” (in.) 8.72 9.54 11.62 13.68 16.35 18.68 22.22 23.73 25.24 27.72
Moment of Inertia I-xx (in.4) 615.11 698.02 1089.68 1637.74 2412.97 3301.25 4901.55 5768.76 6729.47 8685.14
Moment of Inertia I-yy (in.4) 27.27 61.56 89.03 127.98 206.01 304.61 491.97 577.57 672.67 672.7
Section Modulus - Tension (in.3) 70.57 73.2 93.76 119.73 147.61 176.71 220.61 243.1 266.57 313.27
Section Modulus - Compression (in.3) 84.46 107.98 147.7 196.82 278.85 354.27 501.1 561.73 625.67 707.5
Torsion Modulus (in.4) 1.956 2.325 2.571 3.026 4.475 5.005 7.541 7.93 8.319 8.431
Radius of Gyration - xx (in.) 6.48 6.48 7.62 8.6 9.58 10.6 11.82 12.5 13.17 14.63
Radius of Gyration - yy (in.) 1.37 1.93 2.18 2.4 2.8 3.22 3.75 3.95 4.16 4.07
Rxx / Ryy 4.749 3.367 3.498 3.577 3.421 3.292 3.156 3.16 3.163 3.593
Shear Center (in.) 12.452 14.219 17.456 20.671 23.886 27.046 31.133 33.166 35.196 39.16
Web Area in Shear (in.2) 6 6 7.12 9.62 10.94 12.25 14 14.87 15.75 17.5
Top Flange Area (in.2) 5.25 7.22 8.25 9.37 12.25 14 18 19 20 20
Top Flange I-yy (in.4) 21.44 55.73 83.19 122.07 200.08 298.67 486 571.58 666.67 666.67
Top Flange Section Modulus (in.3) 6.125 11.58 15.125 19.531 28.583 37.333 54 60.167 66.667 66.667
D / (B * T) (in.-1) 3.05 2.22 2.3 2.35 2.04 2 1.78 1.79 1.8 2

When Super Tarca® tracks are ordered, the cutting operation cuts the
upper section back 1/8” maximum from the end of the rail to assure a tight
rail joint when a coupling is applied.

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SUPER TARCA® TRACK SPANS AND

EQUIVALENT CENTER LOAD (ECL) CAPACITIES IN LBS.
For Runways and Monorails L/450
For Carrier Heads with Wheels of 9-1/2” Diameter
8050 8070 8100 8150 8200 8271 8321 8351 8421 8501
Span 16” @ 16” @ 19” @ 22” @ 25” @ 28” @ 32” @ 34” @ 36” @ 40” @ Span
52 lb./ft. 58 lb./ft. 66 lb./ft. 77 lb./ft. 91 lb./ft. 101.7 lb./ft. 121 lb./ft. 127.5 lb./ft. 133.8 lb./ft. 139.8 lb./ft.
15’ 37148 C 40228 T 51594 T 65936 T 81322 T 15’
16’ 34776 C 37658 T 48306 T 61740 T 76151 T 91224 T 16’
17’ 31523 C 35386 T 45401 T 58033 T 71583 T 85759 T 17’
18’ 28045 C 33363 T 42814 T 54734 T 67517 T 80896 T 18’
19’ 25097 C 31550 T 40497 T 51778 T 63875 T 76539 T 95607 T 19’
20’ 22576 C 29916 T 38408 T 49114 T 60592 T 72613 T 90708 T 20’
21’ 20403 C 28434 T 36515 T 46699 T 57617 T 69056 T 86271 T 95128 T 21’
22’ 18517 C 27085 T 34791 T 44501 T 54909 T 65817 T 82231 T 90679 T 22’
23’ 16867 C 25850 T 33214 T 42491 T 52432 T 62856 T 78537 T 86612 T 23’
24’ 15417 C 24716 T 31766 T 40645 T 50158 T 60137 T 75146 T 82878 T 90953 T 24’
25’ 14133 C 23709 D 30431 T 38943 T 48062 T 57632 T 72022 T 79438 T 87184 T 25’
26’ 12993 C 21233 D 29196 T 37369 T 46124 T 55316 T 69133 T 76258 T 83699 T 98589 T 26’
27’ 11973 C 19583 D 28050 T 35910 T 44326 T 53167 T 66453 T 73308 T 80468 T 54801 T 27’
28’ 11059 C 18104 D 26348 C 34551 T 42654 T 51168 T 63961 T 70565 T 77463 T 91278 T 28’
29’ 10234 C 16771 D 24467 C 32121 C 41093 T 49304 T 61637 T 68006 T 74660 T 87993 T 29’
30’ 9488 C 15566 D 27768 C 29904 C 39633 T 47561 T 59463 T 65614 T 72040 T 84922 T 30’
31’ 8811 C 14472 D 21227 C 27893 C 38265 T 45926 T 57426 T 63372 T 69584 T 82045 T 31’
32’ 8194 C 13476 D 19825 C 26065 C 36979 T 44391 T 55512 T 61266 T 67278 T 79344 T 32’
33’ 7630 C 12565 D 18547 C 24397 C 35769 T 42946 T 53710 T 59284 T 65107 T 76802 T 33’
34’ 7112 C 11731 D 17376 C 22870 C 34627 T 41582 T 52011 T 57415 T 63061 T 74405 T 34’
35’ 6636 C 10963 D 16301 C 21469 C 33547 T 40294 T 50406 T 55649 T 61127 T 72141 T 35’
36’ 10256 D 15313 C 20180 C 32525 T 39074 T 48886 T 53977 T 59297 T 70000 T 36’
37’ 9603 D 14400 C 18991 C 31556 T 37918 T 47446 T 52393 T 57562 T 67970 T 37’
38’ 8998 D 13556 C 17892 C 29805 C 36820 T 46078 T 50888 T 55915 T 66043 T 38’
39’ 8436 D 12774 C 16873 C 28163 C 35775 T 44776 T 49457 T 54349 T 64212 T 39’
40’ 7912 D 12047 C 15927 C 26639 C 34780 T 43537 T 48095 T 52859 T 62469 T 40’
41’ 7424 D 11370 C 15047 C 25221 C 33039 C 42356 T 46796 T 51437 T 60807 T 41’
42’ 6968 D 10739 C 14225 C 23901 C 31335 C 41228 T 45556 T 50080 T 59221 T 42’
43’ 6541 D 10149 C 13458 C 22668 C 29745 C 40149 T 44371 T 48783 T 57706 T 43’
44’ 6140 D 9597 C 12740 C 21516 C 28260 C 39117 T 43236 T 47542 T 56256 T 44’
45’ 5763 D 9079 C 12067 C 20436 C 26868 C 38128 T 42149 T 46353 T 54867 T 45’
46’ 5408 D 8592 C 11434 C 19423 C 25563 C 37179 T 41107 T 45213 T 52511 C 46’
47’ 5055 D 8134 C 10840 C 18471 C 24338 C 36269 T 40106 T 44119 T 50095 C 47’
48’ 4604 D 7702 C 10279 C 17576 C 23185 C 35393 T 39144 T 43067 T 47824 C 48’
49’ 7294 C 9750 C 16731 C 22099 C 34551 T 38219 T 42056 T 45687 C 49’
50’ 6725 D 9251 C 15934 C 21074 C 33740 T 37329 T 41082 T 43672 C 50’
51’ 6178 D 8778 C 15181 C 20106 C 32959 T 36471 T 40144 T 41770 C 51’
52’ 5668 D 8330 C 14312 D 19190 C 31166 D 35382 C 39240 T 39974 C 52’
53’ 5194 D 7905 C 13296 D 18323 C 29141 D 33872 C 37701 C 38274 C 53’
54’ 4751 D 7501 C 12348 D 17501 C 27257 D 32441 C 36120 C 36663 C 54’
55’ 4337 D 7117 C 11465 D 16483 D 25503 D 30532 D 34622 C 35136 C 55’
56’ 6686 D 10639 D 15368 D 23866 D 28615 D 33199 C 33687 C 56’
57’ 6152 D 9867 D 14326 D 22337 D 26825 D 31822 D 32309 C 57’
58’ 5651 D 9143 D 13350 D 20907 D 25151 D 29878 D 30999 C 58’
59’ 5180 D 8463 D 12434 D 19566 D 23583 D 28058 D 29751 C 59’
60’ 4737 D 7824 D 11575 D 18309 D 22113 D 26352 D 28561 C 60’

• In the use of this table it is important to note that Tension of the rail, Compression of the top flange, and Deflection of the
beam contribute to the load limitations and are indicated by the letters T, C, and D respectively following the listed ECL.
• For runways and monorail systems, the deflection limit is 1/450 span with 1-1/4” maximum deflection limit for spans beyond
46’. The maximum ratio of span to top flange width does not exceed 60. The weight of the beam has been allowed for and
need not be considered in any calculations.
• For maximum allowable load per head: For Tarca® beams with square cut ends refer to Carriers & Idlers Section page 13 to
15. For Tarca® beams with angular cut ends and switches refer to Curves & Switches Section pages 3 and 4.

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TARCA® AND SUPER TARCA® WEB COUPLING

Beam web couplings are used in conjunction with top flange splice plates, where two beams are joined together.
Web couplings hold beams in proper alignment at suspension points. They are also used when Tarca® track is
coupled to existing beams when extensions are made. Welded components are most common. Bolted couplings are
available as an alternative.

Welded Web Coupling Tarca® Track Series Net Wt.

Part Number: 1-32093-000 4200 through 8050 through
1.5 lb.
5770 8200
Features:
• Made of heavy steel stampings.
• Two web plates required on 4200 through 4600 Tarca®.
• Four web plates required on 5000 through 5770 Tarca® and
8050 through 8200 Super Tarca®.
• Holds beams in alignment.
• Part number is one plate only.
• Top flange splice plate required, see page 11.
Finish:
• Plain steel to be painted in the field after welding.

Bolted Web Coupling for Tarca® Series 4200 through 4600

Tarca® Track Series Net Wt.
Part Number: 77895
4200 through 4600 4.5 lb.

Features:
• Holds beams in alignment.
• Includes required hardware.
• Top flange splice plate required, see page 11.
Finish:
• Painted gray-green.

Bolted Web Coupling for Tarca® Series 5000 through 5770 Tarca® Track Series Net Wt.
Part Number: 77896 5000 through 5770 15.3 lb.

Features:
• Holds beam in alignment.
• Includes required hardware.
• Top flange splice plate required, see page 11.
Finish:
• Painted gray-green.

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TOP FLANGE SPLICE PLATES
These drilled or punched splice plates are used for stiffening top flange of beam at coupling point where single
hanger or two hanger rods act as unit support. Double rod supports are mounted on splice plate. Splice plates are
made from hot-rolled steel plate and must be field welded.

Finish: Plain steel to be painted in the field after welding.

Note: Splice plates shown with slotted holes to accommodate beam support fittings with either 5-3/8” or 5-3/4”
hole spacing (see note 3 for exceptions).

For Single Rod Suspension

Dimensions (in.)
Part Number Weight
A B C H T W
1-28735-000 2-7/8 8-3/4 2-1/4 11/161 5/8 4 5 lb.
1-28737-0003 1-1/8 6 5-9/16 11/162 1/2 7-3/8 6 lb.
1-28738-000 2-7/8 8-3/4 2-1/4 11/161 1/2 5-1/2 6 lb.
1-28740-000 4-1/4 12-1/2 3-1/2 1-1/164 1 7-1/4 27 lb.
1. Slotted hole (11/16” x 1-5/8”) lengthwise.
2. Slotted hole (11/16” x 1-1/16”) crosswise.
T = PLATE THICKNESS 3. 1-19610-000 and 1-19618-010 support fittings can not be used with these splice
H = HOLE SIZE plates.
4. Round hole.

For Double Rod Suspension

Dimensions (in.)
Part Number Weight
A B C H L T W
1-28700-000 4-3/8 17-1/2 10 lb.
1-28700-100 6 20-3/4 2-1/4 11/161 5-3/4 5/8 4 12 lb.
1-28700-200 7-1/2 23-3/4 14 lb.
1-28702-0003 3 12 13 lb.
1-28702-1003 6 18 5-9/16 11/162 2-1/4 1/2 7-3/8 19 lb.
1-28702-2003 7-1/2 21 22 lb.
1-28703-000 4-3/8 17-1/2 13 lb.
1-28703-100 6 20-3/4 2-1/4 11/161 5-3/4 1/2 5-1/2 15 lb.
1-28703-200 7-1/2 23-3/4 18 lb.
T = PLATE THICKNESS
H = HOLE SIZE 1-28705-000 6-3/4 27 42 lb.
1-28705-100 8-1/2 30-1/2 3-1/2 1-1/164 8-1/2 1 7-1/2 47 lb.
1-28705-200 10-3/4 35 54 lb.

1. Slotted hole (11/16” x 1-5/8”) lengthwise.

2. Slotted hole (11/16” x 1-1/16”) crosswise.
3. 1-19610-000 and 1-19618-010 support fittings can be used with these splice plates.
4. Round hole.

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FLANGE & WEB PREPARATION
Detail Dimension Sketches of Type Beam Preparation
Beam Punch Layout
For ease of transmitting information for factory fabrication, the nomenclature on the following diagram should be
used for reference.

Type Beam Ends or Intermediate Hole Patterns2 For Standard Hanger Rod Fittings:
U-1(S)1, 3 T-13(S)1 U-20
Used with 4200 through 5200 track Used with 5100 track series and largerUsed with 1-1/4” hanger rod only.
series and 3/4” or 1” hanger rod only. and 3/4” or 1” hanger rod only.

U-21 1. Adding “S” to part number indicates web holes for coupling plates.
Use with 1-1/2” or 1-3/4” hanger rod 2. Consult Customer Service for any deviation to hole patterns shown on this page.
only. 3. Used for fittings with 2-1/4” x 5-3/4” hole pattern.

Note: Maximum top flange width is 16” for punchings shown on this page.

Additional Available Hole Patterns2 (For Rigid Suspensions, etc.)

R-1(S)1 R-3(S)1 R-4(S)1 R-5(S)1 R-6(S)1

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WEB DRILLING AND WELDING
Detail Dimension Sketches
77895 Drilling 77896 Drilling

Single Rod Welding for Tarca® Track Single Rod Welding for Super Tarca® Track

Double Rod Welding for Tarca® Track Double Rod Welding for Super Tarca® Track

Welding for Tarca® Track with No Rod Double Rod Welding for Super Tarca® Track
without Flange Holes
*

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SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES
Special Application of Standard Assemblies When Coupling Beams of Unequal Depth
A system that requires that beams of two different sizes be coupled (determined
by span loading condition of each beam) requires special preparation of the
standard suspension assemblies prior to application.
There are two major types of build up ends. Type TU (Figure 1) is used at
the coupling of two beams with depth differences no greater than 4”. Type TH
(Figure 2) is used at the coupling of two beams with depth differences greater
than 4”.
Each type is sub-divided into two categories: Tarca® beams with different rail
thickness (grind weld of smaller beams for web splice plate) and Tarca® beams Fig. 1
with the same rail tread thickness.
Rod centers from 6” minimum to 15” maximum should use 3/4” or 1” hanger
rod on double rod suspension. 1-1/4” and 1-1/2” hanger rods should be used
on rod centers from 13-1/2” minimum to 21-1/2” maximum on double rod
suspension.

Fig. 2

Type TU - Undercut End

(WITH DIFFERENT RAIL TREAD

THICKNESS) (WITH IDENTICAL RAIL TREAD THICKNESS)

Type TH - Stooled End

(WITH DIFFERENT RAIL TREAD

THICKNESS) (WITH IDENTICAL RAIL TREAD THICKNESS)

Note: Diagrams show double rod suspension - single rod suspension may also be applied.

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END STOPS
End stops are required, and must be provided, at ends of carrier or trolley travel on runways (forks are provided at
open ends of interlocking crane girders).
Listed standard end stops are for normal applications where contact with end stops is infrequent and travel is at
slow speed.
When service conditions are such that carrier, trolley, or crane will contact stop frequently or at high speed,
spring bumpers or other energy absorbing type end stops are available and should be used. For their application
and detail consult Customer Service.

Standard Finish: Gray-green

Use on Carrier
Net
Drawing Part Number Beam Description Wheel
Weight
Series Diameter
Application
• Use for light service.
• Use where end approach is critical.
• Use as wheel-stop when carrier bumper
4200
extension is inadequate. 5” or
2-02108-030 through 1.9 lb.
less
4600
Assembly Includes
• Two halves, high strength malleable iron
castings.
• 1/2” alloy steel bolt.
Application
• Use where carrier or trolley approaches
track ends with moderate frequency.
• For less than 3 ton.
4200
5” or
2-02104-000 through 2.0 lb.
Assembly Includes less
4600
• High strength malleable iron casting.
• Two 1/2” alloy steel bolts.

Application
• Use where carrier or end truck
approaches track ends with moderate
frequency.
4200
• Use where cushioned stop is required. 5” or
2-03104-010 through 8.5 lb.
less
6200
Assembly Includes
• Welded structural bracket with flexible
bumper surface.
• Four 1/2” alloy steel bolts.

Application
• Use on bridge girders when using a hoist
manufacturer’s trolley that is not
4200 compatible with other Cleveland
TramraIL® end stops. 7” or
2-03400-000 through 7 lbs.
• For applications up to 5 ton capacity. less
6200

Assembly Includes
• Two end stop angles and mounting
hardware (web mounted).
Application
• Use on bridge girders or monorails when
using a hoist manufacturer’s trolley that
4200 is not compatible with other Cleveland
Tramrail® end stops. 9” or
2-03450-000 through 10 lbs.
• For applications over 5 ton capacity. less
8520

Assembly Includes
• Two end stop angles and mounting
hardware (web mounted).

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END STOPS (Continued)
Standard Finish: Gray-green

Use on Carrier
Net
Drawing Part Number Beam Description Wheel
Weight
Series Diameter

Application
• Use where carrier or end truck
approaches track ends with moderate
frequency.
4500
Assembly Includes 5” or
2-03104-000 through 6.5 lb.
• High-strength malleable iron casting. less
6200
• Four 1/2” alloy steel bolts.

Application
• Use where carrier or end truck
approaches track ends with moderate
frequency.
5000 • Use where cushioned end stop is
7” or
2-03300-000 through required. 12.8 lb.
less
6200
Assembly Includes
• Welded structural bracket with flexible
bumper surface.
• Four 5/8” alloy steel bolts.

Application
• Use where carrier or end truck
approaches track ends with moderate
frequency.
• Use with 6-1/2” or 7” diameter wheels.
5000
7” or
2-03204-000 through 10.8 lb.
Assembly Includes less
6200
• Welded structural bracket.
• Four 5/8” alloy steel bolts.

Application
• Use as wheel-stop when carrier bumper
extension is inadequate.

5000 Assembly Includes

7” or
2-03304-000 through • Two halves, high strength malleable iron 12.6 lb.
less
6200 castings.
• Two 3/4” alloy steel bolts.

Application
• Use when carrier or end truck
approaches track ends with moderate
frequency.
8050
Assembly Includes 9-1/2” or
1-25044-000 through 11.2 lb.
• Welded structural bracket. less
8520
• Four 3/4” alloy steel bolts.

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