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Cartesian Bridge Rail

Overhead Rigid Rail Fall Arrest Protection When and Where you need it

The FLS Cartesian Bridge Rail provides the functionality of our Single Rigid Rail enclosed track in a bridge format. Much like an overhead crane, the Bridge Rail can be positioned anywhere along the runway and provide large areas of fall protection coverage. The bridge rail is an ideal solution in industrial applications with existing overhead cranes or varying areas where fall protection is needed.

Maximum Flexibility and Coverage

Flexible Lifeline System’s cartesian bridge fall protection solution provides maximum flexibility and coverage for users. A typical Cartesian Bridge Rail system consists of parallel runways that support a single rigid rail bridge. Users manually move the Cartesian Bridge Rail into the work position. This provides fall protection coverage over a wide area.

The Cartesian Bridge Rail system can also be retrofitted to existing overhead crane runways, providing a viable option for overhead fall protection in areas with cranes. The Cartesian Bridge can be designed for spans from 6’ to 60’. Shorter bridge spans will automatically follow the user’s movement, while longer spans require manual positioning.

Cartesian Bridge Rail Features

EASY TO USE FALL PROTECTION

EASY TO USE FALL PROTECTION

The system is completely hands-free, allowing the employee to concentrate on the task at hand. Due to the 1:100 movement-to-weight ratio, the retractable lifeline remains directly overhead at all times, eliminating the possibility for an in-line swing fall.

OPTIONAL BYPASS CAPABILITY

OPTIONAL BYPASS CAPABILITY

With each user on their own enclosed track, multiple users gain the added benefit of bypass resulting in increased safety and productivity.

RELIABLE AND MAINTENANCE FREE

RELIABLE AND MAINTENANCE FREE

By far the most reliable rigid rail system in use today. With an enclosed track eliminating dust, debris, and ice and snow build up, the beam and trolley system is virtually maintenance free. FLS systems are installed around the world providing the best fall protection available.

Durable

Durable

All structural components are hot-dip galvanized for added durability and corrosion control. The teflon wheels of the sealed bearing trolleys do not damage the coating resulting in years of maintenance free use. A life expectancy of 25 years, maintenance free, is not uncommon in most industries.

AFFORDABLE

AFFORDABLE

Combining a competitive initial cost with minimal ongoing maintenance, increased productivity, and peace of mind, the rigid rail fall protection systems provide unmatched value for certain applications.

OSHA COMPLIANT

OSHA COMPLIANT

Complies with US OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359.6 and Canadian CSA Z259.2 standards for Engineered Fall Protection.

Adaptable Application

The FlexBridge system has gained popularity because it gives the owner the flexibility of changing the layout of their operations without having to reconfigure their fall protection sytems. In hangars and facilities where change is the norm, the FlexBridge rigid rail fall protection system is a preferred solution.

FlexBridge is commonly used in applications such as fixed wing and rotary aircraft hangars and industrial and manufacturing facilities with overhead cranes.

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