Trolley Rail for Ship-to-Shore Cranes
Glory Track Solution for the Short Rail Headache
What Is Trolley Rail and Short Rail?
Trolley rails are the components on a ship-to-shore (STS) crane that guide the trolley’s movement along the crane boom and girder during container handling.
Short rails are used at the boom hinge joint—where the boom and girder rails are interrupted to allow the crane to boom up. The short rail connects these two parts, enabling the trolley to pass through smoothly.
These rail segments are typically made of high-strength steel, specially machined to absorb the dynamic shock and wear during trolley transitions. Different connection styles are used here, with most requiring precision machining or welding to ensure alignment and performance.
Material Options for Trolley Rail
Our short rails are commonly produced using 42CrMo4, a medium carbon alloy structural steel (EN 10083-3). This material offers high strength, toughness, and excellent hardenability.
Through heat treatment, 42CrMo4 delivers superior fatigue resistance and impact performance—essential qualities for high-load port machinery applications like STS cranes.
Key Features and Technical Advantages
- Tailor-made for A75, A100, A120, and flat bar rails
- High-precision machining minimizes geometric imperfections
- Durable under 2M+ container moves in standard conditions
- Shock-proof design reduces wear and vibration
- Welded or bolted installation options available
- No need to replace short rails between long rail upgrades
Real-World Custom Short Rail Solutions
Over the years, we’ve helped global port equipment manufacturers solve short rail alignment, durability, and customization challenges with precision-fit designs. We support multiple short rail types, including:
- Reinforced wide-type short rails (for single-box girder systems)
- Standard-type short rails (for dual-box girder cranes)
- Fixed with bolts, clamping plates, or fully welded ends
Why Choose Glory Track Trolley Rails?
With over 15 years of expertise in rail system production, Glory Track is your trusted partner in precision short rail manufacturing.
Our short rail systems are deployed across major ports and container terminals, helping operators reduce downtime and increase crane longevity.
Our team ensures that every rail delivered fits your crane geometry, trolley configuration, and long-term durability expectations.
Short Rails We Supply
Looking for a Short Rail System that Works?
Let us help you design a trolley rail solution tailored to your STS crane. Whether it’s for new installations or retrofitting, we ensure performance and reliability.