Monorails

Overview

Monorail systems provide highly efficient, fixed-path lifting solutions for complex manufacturing processes and heavy equipment maintenance. Consisting of an elevated steel beam supporting a travelling hoist, monorails are often structurally integrated directly into the building's roof trusses. This integration makes their inspection uniquely challenging, as any structural failure of the monorail beam or its suspension points directly threatens the integrity of the building itself. Our specialised inspection services provide exhaustive verification of your monorail assets, strictly aligning with the AS1418.18 design code for crane runways and AS2550.1 safe use requirements. We utilize advanced techniques to assess flange wear, weld fatigue, and hoist mechanical reliability, ensuring absolute safety for loads traversing directly above your workforce.

The relentless travel of heavily loaded trolleys along a fixed monorail beam induces severe, concentrated wear on the bottom flange. Over time, this flange can bend or erode to the point where the trolley wheels slip through, dropping the hoist and the load. Our chartered engineers meticulously measure flange profiles, inspect the high-tensile suspension bolts securing the rail, and rigorously test the hoist limit switches and braking systems. Whether managing annual periodic audits or overseeing comprehensive 10-year major inspections, our authoritative compliance programs eliminate the hidden risks of monorail operations. We provide PCBUs with the definitive, engineer-certified documentation required to prove unwavering commitment to WHS statutory obligations.