Guide rails for moving sled
Guide rails for moving sled
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Hello All!
So I'm in the middle of a special project for an entertainment production. I have the idea, the proven knowledge that this HAS worked many times before.
I'm looking to make a sled on a track that can hold 200 lbs or so. A simple 2 rail track, one on each side guiding the sled holding the weight. I'm going for 24 to 30 feet long and about 2 feet or so in width. Not looking to use real heavy materials for the guide rails but it needs to work with said weight and be reliable.
Any ideas on materials and other advice is highly welcomed!
So I'm in the middle of a special project for an entertainment production. I have the idea, the proven knowledge that this HAS worked many times before.
I'm looking to make a sled on a track that can hold 200 lbs or so. A simple 2 rail track, one on each side guiding the sled holding the weight. I'm going for 24 to 30 feet long and about 2 feet or so in width. Not looking to use real heavy materials for the guide rails but it needs to work with said weight and be reliable.
Any ideas on materials and other advice is highly welcomed!






RE: Guide rails for moving sled
Dik
RE: Guide rails for moving sled
You said...., “I have the idea, the proven knowledge that this HAS worked many times before.”
How did they do it, why don’t you tell us, in some considerable detail? You will need this info. and self education experience to carry your project out. Then we’ll make some suggestions. What is your own engineering education, background and experience?
RE: Guide rails for moving sled
For example https://www.csirentals.com/matthews-track-straight... (just from Google search, no affiliation)
RE: Guide rails for moving sled
RE: Guide rails for moving sled
As 3DDave notes, this type of assembly is available commercially.
Dik