Rigid Rail Systems Explained: Which One Fits Your Needs?
Not all rigid rails are the same, and knowing which rail is right for your project is crucial to the safety and integrity of your height access package.
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What you need to know about our rails before choosing which option is right for your project.
Knowing which rail to use on your project from the start will avoid unnecessary costs and rework in your processes. Learn more about the difference between our rigid stealth rail, rigid 80 rail, and rigid 130 rail below.
Best use cases
- Rigid stealth rail
Best used in projects that require difficult bends and curves or unique shapes.
- Rigid 80 rail
Best used in projects that require heavy lifting or low visual impact.
- Rigid 130 rail
Best used in projects that require longer spans between rail sections for continuous rope access.
Load rating
- Rigid stealth rail
Rail: 21kN
Trolley: 15kn (200kg max load)
- Rigid 80 rail
Rail: 27kN
Trolley: 18kN (600kg max load)
- Rigid 130 rail
Rail: 27kN
Trolley: 18kN (490kg max load)
Rail usage
- Rigid stealth rail
Fall arrest and rope access
- Rigid 80 rail
Fall arrest, rope access and glass lifting
- Rigid 130 rail
Fall arrest, rope access and glass lifting
Dimensions
- Rigid stealth rail
69 x 64mm
- Rigid 80 rail
80 x 80mm
- Rigid 130 rail
130 x 60mm
Minimum bend radius
- Rigid stealth rail
400mm
- Rigid 80 rail
1000mm
- Rigid 130 rail
1000mm
Maximum span
- Rigid stealth rail
3000mm
- Rigid 80 rail
4000mm
- Rigid 130 rail
4600mm
6000mm with longspan
8000mm with double longspan
Mounting options
- Rigid stealth rail
Concrete, structure, and roof deck mount
- Rigid 80 rail
Concrete and structure mount
- Rigid 130 rail
Concrete and structure mount
Other
- Rigid stealth rail
Is NOT recommended for suspension applications.
- Rigid 80 rail
Good choice for ceiling or soffit-mounted systems.
Good for suspended applications.
- Rigid 130 rail
Can be integrated with ceilings.
Good for suspended applications.
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Need more answers?
If you need more help deciding which rail would be a perfect fit, contact our team, who can help you through the process.
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