Enter your cold room dimensions, choose the species and the designer lays out the rail following Bernad’s mounting criteria: dimensioned plan, parts list with references and the price of the whole installation.
- 61,50 €/mcomplete twin-track rail, excl. VAT
- R 350 mmbends and switches
- No weldingbolted assembly
- Since 1987own manufacture
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BIRRAIL overhead rail: what it is and what it is for
BIRRAIL is the twin-track overhead rail that José Bernad, S.L. manufactures in Albacete, Spain, for moving meat overhead in abattoirs, cutting rooms, cold rooms and sausage factories. Two extruded aluminium profiles form the rail; they hang from the structure on brackets with stainless steel bolts, with no welding and no drilling.
Being modular, the layout can be extended or changed while reusing every part. Trolleys run lightly and quietly, and the twin track keeps them from derailing.
Design criteria for an overhead rail layout
These are the dimensions the designer applies. All of them refer to the rail axis.
| Criterion | Beef | Pork and lamb |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum spacing between storage lines | 900 mm | 800 mm |
| Recommended running level | 3,000 mm | 2,400 to 2,600 mm |
| Design load per metre of rail | 450 kp/m | 350 kp/m |
| Storage density | 3 half carcasses per metre | 3 to 5 half carcasses per metre · 10 lambs per hanging frame |
| Rail axis to wall | at least 500 mm | |
| Rail end to wall | at least 300 mm | |
| Radius of bends and switches | 350 mm (400 × 400 mm footprint; triple switch, 800 × 400 mm) | |
| Underside of the support beam | Running level + 110 mm | |
| Maximum beam span | 4,000 mm | |
The entry rail always runs through the door axis, and hanging carcasses must not touch the walls or the floor.
System parts and prices
- Complete twin-track railAluminium rail, brackets and stainless steel bolts. Supplied in 4 m bars.61,50 €/m + VAT
- 90° horizontal bend350 mm radius. Also available at 45°.95,00 € + VAT
- 90° single switchDiverts trolleys to a perpendicular line. Also available at 45°.130,00 € + VAT
- 90° triple switchSplits left and right from the entry rail.290,00 € + VAT
- Stainless steel end stopCloses every line that ends inside the room.16,00 € + VAT
- Trolleys with stainless steel hook15 mm hook for pork and 18 mm for beef.from 29,45 € + VAT
Frequently asked questions
How much does BIRRAIL overhead rail cost per metre?
Complete twin-track rail costs 61,50 € per metre with brackets every 66 cm and 69,00 € per metre with brackets every 50 cm, VAT not included. Add to that the bends (95,00 €), the switches (130,00 € single and 290,00 € triple), the end stops (16,00 €) and the trolleys.
How far apart should the lines be?
800 mm between axes for pork and lamb, and 900 mm for beef. The axis of each line stays 500 mm or more from the walls.
At what height is the rail mounted?
The recommended running level is 3,000 mm for beef and 2,400 to 2,600 mm for pork and lamb. The underside of the beam sits 110 mm above the running level.
How many carcasses fit per metre of rail?
Under normal conditions, 3 beef half carcasses per metre, 3 to 5 pork half carcasses per metre and 10 lambs per hanging frame and metre.
Does it need welding or drilling?
No. The brackets are bolted to the structure with stainless steel bolts, and the rail is held to the brackets by its slots.
What structure does it need?
A galvanised structure independent of the cold room insulation, resting on the floor: columns of 80.80.4 structural tube with anchor plates and IPN beams from series 120 to 280, with spans of up to 4,000 mm. It is sized from the layout drawing.
Can I save or send my design?
Yes. The page address changes with every design: copy it with “Copy design link” and open it whenever you like. You can also download the drawing as a PDF or send it to our technical office on WhatsApp, at +34 670 863 794.