Introduction
Metreel’s Safetrack
system is a rigid horizontal
enclosed track system which
employs a mobile anchorage device,
allowing a person/persons to
move freely and safely without
the need to unhook/disconnect
from the system.
The system comprises a fixed
track installation and a mobile
travelling trolley unit to be
used in conjunction with personal
protective equipment.
The Safetrack
System has been designed to
comply with the Safety Standard
‘EN 795’ Class D
- Anchor devices employing horizontal
rigid anchor rails.
System
Components
The Safetrack
system components are produced
using mild steel and as standard
are supplied in either a plain
or zinc plated finish, however
hot dip galvanising, powder
coating, stainless steel and
many other finishes can be supplied
on request.
The components detailed in
this brochure are a selection
of the most common items used.
A vast range of additional components
are also available should these
not suit specific requirements.
In addition Metreel also offer
a bespoke design service for
special equipment. Utilising
our in-house design department,
our ability to provide solutions
is second to none.
Installation
Metreel offer a comprehensive
installation service and we
would always recommend using
our own qualified engineers,
or alternatively one of our
highly qualified approved installers.
When considering an installation,
it is necessary to obtain full
details of the site and the
installation position. A site
visit or copies of structural
drawings will be needed to determine
the extent of the installation.
Metreel offer this service as
part of our package. Mounting
Centres
One of the main criteria which
will determine the effectiveness
of our rigid horizontal life
line solution is the correct
selection of mounting centres.
The following information is
a guide to maximum fixing centres
allowed for typical installation
requirements.
Restraint
- Up to 2 Persons •
400 Profile @ 2.0 metre
centres maximum Fall
Arrest - 4 Persons (Design Load
10kn) •
500 Profile @ 1.2 metre
centres maximum •
600 Profile @ 3.0 metre centres
maximum •
700 Profile @ 4.0 metre
centres maximum
The information supplied above
is a guide only and we would
always recommend you discuss
any requirement with our trained
sales team.
For larger/wider fixing centres
it is possible to utilise a
track reinforcement methods
similar to the illustration
at the bottom of this page.
For cradle, bosun seat or abseiling
applications, please refer to
Metreel for track selection
and fixing centre details.
