RailMast™ utilized as an FAA National Standard
With installations across the U.S.
Custom Design.
Adaptable Solutions.
Limitless Possibilities.
The RailMast™ is a very low profile solution for deploying equipment to an elevated position. It mounts to an existing structure i.e., the side of a building, light pole, existing tower, silo, barn, high rise, elevator shaft, the possibilities are literally limitless.
This ease and adaptability of installation adds up to significant savings to your bottom line due to the following attributes:
- Due to its ease of installation — (often the RailMast is “attached” to an existing structure) there are typically fewer hurdles and often fewer permit requirements. (traditional tower permits can take years to secure).
- Installation time is streamlined, in most cases taking days rather than weeks.
- The unit can be color matched to any existing structure. It’s adaptability and customization creates “a chameleon effect”, blending into the existing environment and existing infrastructure.
- As Environmental restrictions and activism increases - the Railmast™ offers a virtually "no footprint" solution.
- Safe - no climbing. All repairs and maintenance happen on ground level.
The Railmast™ can be used for a variety of applications:
Communication – The Mast was specifically designed around communication applications – meeting the challenges of efficiently managing- antennas, radio equipment, cable management and lightning. Extremely well suited to handle newer radio systems – putting the transceiver directly on the carrier within a few feet of the antenna.
Surveillance – The RailMast Systems stable platform is ideal for mounting cameras and sensors. All cabling and power remains safely within the system protecting it from the environment, prying eyes, and negative intent.
New & Emerging Technologies – Developing solutions for previously unconsidered technologies or equipment is the cornerstone of RailMast. It’s flexibility and structure lends itself well to developing new solutions in a constantly changing world.
Solar Panels/Wind birds – Typically these installations required established elevation to be at their most efficient, the RailMast system works with existing structure & easily lifts these items up to “clean air” & out of turbulence and/or shadowed areas. Concurrently, the RailMast can be easily lowered for servicing and testing of equipment.
Lighting – The RailMast system allows for the easy and safe maintenance of lighting, by a single individual, who never leaves the safety of the ground regardless of weather and conditions.
Environmental Considerations
Durability & Strength
Design applications are as flexible as the Railmast™ itself. Often, locations dictate a variety of customized solutions to address specific geographic and environmental situations. For example, installations in seaside or waterfront locations take into account the environmental assaults on the equipment, such as UV, salt water, extreme winds, volcanic ash, or high acid air content. These elements often destroy steel and denigrate casings. Our design team took these considerations into account while designing the RailMast System utilizing stainless steel, aluminum, High-density polyethylene (HDPE), and Polyoxymethylene (Delrin) to ensure a high resistance to corrosion and other environmental impacts.
Whatever the terrain or the environment - the RailMast™ can be customized to site specific needs.
Low Weight • No Foundation • No Climbing
Safer Design
OSHA has labeled tower climbing “the most dangerous job in America”. Unlike a freestanding tower, the RailMast™ easily attaches to nearly any structure. The innovative design eliminates the need for climbing during maintenance or repair. Lights and electronic equipment can be extended up to 150 feet above the ground level access. Once the RailMast is installed, all access including installation of your equipment, upgrades and repairs are all done from the ground. And that greatly reduces your liability costs.
Rapid Deployment
Easy to transport to the most remote locations the Railmast's™ innovative design goes up more quickly and with a smaller construction crew than a standalone tower—saving you money and reducing your risks. The Railmast was also designed to be lightweight and fit easily into a variety of aircraft - allowing deployment in the most remote locations.
Easier Maintenance
Our patented design puts an end to dangerous high-level repairs. Just lower the antenna, dish, solar panel, wind turbine or other equipment and repair it safely on the ground—within easy reach of your tools. Then simply raise the RailMast™ back into position.
Smaller Footprint
Traditional towers can take up enormous space by the time you pour a foundation and string guy lines. The RailMast™ footprint is measured in square inches instead of square feet.
Preserves Signal Quality
For communications, any extra cable can result in signal degradation. The RailMast™ requires just 10 feet more cable than the height of the tower, helping preserve signal quality. The Mast is also designed with fewer moving parts - which equates to fewer things going wrong with the system. The patented pulley system also minimizes stress and reduction of any "pinching" and wear & tear on cables.
Built To Last
Designed to meet virtually all environmental challenges, the RailMast™ has been successfully installed and tested in conditions ranging from brutal arctic temperatures of -30 degrees F. to blazing +120 degrees F.
Custom Designs
From custom heights to color matching allowing the RailMast™ to architecturally blend with your structure. Custom configurations to meet nearly any application of the RailMast™ system to your specific needs.
RailMast™ Specifications
Standard & Custom Designs Offered
HEIGHT
Up to 150 ft.
Taller applications require special engineering.
LOAD CAPACITY
CARRYING
1,000 lbs. standard (can be higher)
LATERAL
300 lbs. with
1.5" mast pole
DEFLECTION
+/-1" max. with 2 sq. ft. at 105 mph wind 1.5" Mast
MAST SIZES
1" - 2" Standard
Other sizes and types of mounts available upon request.
There are RailMast™ installations throughout the U.S.,
deployed at some of the nation's busiest international airports, in all varieties of climates. From Alaska, operating in extreme arctic locations at temperatures of -60 degrees Fahrenheit to the Tropic's, where it operates in temperatures as high as +110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Clients speak out
Omid Kayvan
FAA System Engineer
RailMast is by far the most innovative piece of equipment we’ve implemented into our system in recent memory. It’s simple, sleek and safe and the FAA’s “no climbing” policy makes this the obvious choice.
Alan Judkowitz
Science Applications International Corporation
Aesthetically pleasing installation...'Through the engineering design process, the airport authority was hesitant to have a 'metallic' box running down the side of the building, impacting the exterior look of the building. The RailMast was painted to match the building facade making it aesthetically pleasing to the airport authority, as it looked no different than the downspout on the opposite corner of the building.
Christopher Greza
Ice Technical Services
For the past 10 years, I have been involved in RailMast installations all over the US. From international airports to downtown hi-rises, from the East Coast to the Pacific Islands. And while the system never ceases to wow the client, the landlord and the users, I believe the most impressive statistic is we've NEVER had a service call. They just work!!!
