Transfer Bridges move traffic over rails.
May 8, 2003 - Rail Transfer Bridges facilitate traffic between areas or buildings bisected by rail spurs. When trains are not active, bridge remains down for cross traffic. When trains are active, bridge raises to allow rail traffic into and out of building. Capacities range from 10,000–30,000 lb with platform sizes from 6 x 16 ½ ft to 8 x 20 ½ ft. Large box beams provide maximum rigidity. Five horsepower unit drives hydraulic cylinders that raise bridge.
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Original Press release
Advance Lifts, Inc.
701 Kirk Rd.
St. Charles, IL, 60174
USA
Reduce Time Travel with Advance Lift's Rail Transfer Bridge
Advance Lifts, Inc. of St. Charles, Illinois now offers 75 standard models of rail transfer bridges. These bridges facilitate traffic between areas or buildings bisected by rail spurs. When the trains are not active the bridge remains down for cross traffic. When the trains are active, the bridge raises to allow rail traffic into and out of the building.
The bridges are available in capacities from 10,000 lbs. to 30,000 lbs. with platform sizes from 6 ft. x 16-½ ft. to 8 ft. x 20-½ ft. The units are constructed from large box beams, which provide maximum rigidity in the structure. A 5 HP power unit drives the hydraulic cylinders that raise the bridge. Options include wheel curbs, handrails, and support legs for double long units.
Advance Lifts, Inc. manufactures loading dock equipment, work positioners, lift tables, recycling equipment, and packaging equipment.
To find out more information visit us on the Internet at www.advancelifts.com. |
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