Hydraulic Bridge – Rail Bridge
Innovative Custom Design: Hydraulic Crossing Bridge (Rail Flap) for Efficient Hall Connection
We are pleased to present another technical innovation from our company—a custom-made hydraulic crossing bridge, also known as a rail flap, which we specifically developed and manufactured as a special solution tailored precisely to our customer's individual requirements.
The Challenge: Our customer required a safe and efficient solution to move back and forth between two production halls without having to take a long detour across the outdoor site. The reason: an existing railway track with rails prevented a direct connection. The solution: a custom hydraulic crossing bridge—deployed exactly where conventional ramps or fixed bridges are not feasible.
What Is a Hydraulic Crossing Bridge (Rail Flap)?
A rail flap-type crossing bridge is a movable access system that allows obstacles such as rails or ground elevations to be crossed. Unlike permanently installed ramps, it can be opened or closed as needed—making it ideal for dynamic logistics or production processes.
Our hydraulically operated custom design was developed directly in our facility and precisely matched to the customer’s specific structural and logistical conditions. It now serves as a safe and flexible transition solution over an existing rail track of a railway siding.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
- Crossing length: approx. 4,000 mm
- Width: approx. 2,500 mm
- Load capacity: up to 6,000 kg total weight
- Drive system: Hydraulic system for precise opening and closing
- Application: Crossing by forklifts and other industrial trucks
The bridge is designed to be easily driven over by a forklift. Thanks to its robust design and high-quality materials, it is built for daily industrial use and ensures a long service life with minimal maintenance intervals.
Benefits of the New Rail Flap for Our Customer
The installation of this custom solution has provided our customer with several key advantages:
- No more need for detours across the site
- Time savings through direct hall access
- High load capacity for forklifts and heavy loads
- Long service life due to sturdy construction and professional workmanship
- Hydraulic drive for comfortable operation
- Individual adaptation to on-site structural conditions
Particularly noteworthy is the fact that, thanks to this solution, our customer not only saves time but has also significantly optimized internal logistics. The previous route across the outdoor area is now completely eliminated—a major gain in terms of efficiency, safety, and process quality.
Conclusion: Custom Engineering for Maximum Flexibility
With this specially designed hydraulic crossing bridge, we once again demonstrate our expertise in developing and manufacturing customer-specific solutions. Our engineers don’t just plan, design, and build to standard specifications—we create tailor-made engineering solutions precisely aligned to our customers’ needs.
Whether as a rail flap, access ramp, or mobile bridge—we find the right technical answer for every challenge.
Thanks to this crossing solution, our customer avoids a significant detour across the outdoor site when moving from one hall to the other.
