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Shop mono rail

Shop mono rail

Shop mono rail

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I can understand the aprehension to answer this question so if someone could point me in the direction to figure this out I will do that also.

I want to put a mono rail in my shop. However I want the mono rail to also be able to travel left and right. So in essence I would have two rails plus the mono rail.
The shop is 20x20. What size beams would I need to be able to support at a max 5000 lbs. This is actually over doing it but there may be a once in a life time to use it for 5000 lbs.

RE: Shop mono rail

You need to contact a local engineer that can help.  This would involve checking connection and support points and supporting structure as well as just figuring beam size.

RE: Shop mono rail

I would suggest that you purchase a free standing jib crane. Just tell the manufacturer what capacity, height and boom length that you want. You would need to hire a local engineer to design a foundation as they are subject to a great deal of overturning force.

Another option might be to purchase a mobile monorail crane on wheels (the kind that are sometimes used to lift engines from cars). I don't know what capacities they come in but you should be able to find out.

These should suffice for a small shop.

Good Luck!

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