Datasheet - Consumables UniBeam Track System
The Unibeam System is a heavy duty tracking solution, designed for theatres, arenas and other heavy duty applications. The track has a large variety of components, which enables the system to not only move curtains, such as front of house curtains for a proscenium arch or double layered acoustic curtains, but also scenery fittings, such as flats or portals, with a heavy duty scenery carrier which can take 400kg for heavy applications. The track can be configures for walk along, hand pull cord or motorised operation. The system is a black anodised aluminium extrusion which comes in up to 6m sections, and can be cut to any specified size, and can also be curved to create a variety or radius (minimum radius 2m). The track is finished in black, and the majority of components are Powdercoated black or naturally black finish.
Features • Walk along, Cord operated, hand wind winch or Motorised Operation available • Curved cord operation and motorised options available • Variety of fixing options for ceilings, walls and steelwork available • Custom lengths to meet room requirements • Straight and Curved sections available. • Standard curved radius of 2m and 3m, curved radius availalbe. (2m minimum radius)
Ordering When ordering the Unibeam track please quote the product codes shown on the technical specification below, or contact our team on +441422833835 or sales@jcjoel.com who will be able to assist you with the parts you need based on the requirement.
For detailed specification, loading and parts details please see technical information below.
For further information about the J&C Joel UniBeam Track System, or any other J&C Joel product or service please contact our sales team on +44(0)1422 833835 or email at sales@jcjoel.com UK
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Track Specification and Technical Information
Principal Components
UNIBEAM is an Aluminium extruded black anodised track section. The external dimensions are the same as the UNITRACK system. The standard stocked length for Unibeam is 6.1m (20 feet) It is rigid enough to be used as a suspension beam and can be curved to a minimum radius of 2m. Unibeam uses the same component range as Unitrack, the difference is that the Unibeam section incorporates a ‘Tee’ slot in its upper and lower webs that accept standard channel nuts. UNIBEAM is a track system in its own right, and is ideal where curved sections are required.UNIBEAM is perfect for permanent installations in heavy duty applications. It has also proved itself in touring environments, but is not as flexible as Unitrack for regular rentals.
System Overview Dimensionally identical to UNITRACK, UNIBEAM shares many common components. The track is available in 6.1m (20 feet) lengths and can be pre-rolled to a minimum radius of 2m. (6’6”). Joining and alignment is by means of steel plates and grub screws. The symmetrical design allows it to be used either way up, and the continuous top slot allows the use of all UNITRACK suspension fittings into a standard M12 channel nut held captive in the slot. Precision ball raced runners and scenery carriers as well as nylon sheaved pulley blocks are used for UNIBEAM from the UNITRACK range.
Track An aluminium extruded ‘I’ beam, UNIBEAM is available in 6.1m (20’) lengths and can be pre rolled to order down to a radius of 2m (6’6”). Joining and alignment is achieved with pre-drilled steel plates and grub screws. Suspension Captive channel nuts in the top slot take all standard 12mm Triple E UNITRACK suspension fittings. Runners All the master and slave runners for straight and curved tracks from the UNITRACK range can be used, as well as the heavy duty scenery carriers specifically for Unibeam.
Unibeam Parts and Descriptions Track sections UBM01 UBM01C UBM01C20/90 UBM01C30/90 UBM05 Runners TRA06
With the addition of the TracDrive motor, it can become a fully motorised system. TRA06C
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Straight Track Section per metre Curved Track Section per metre Curved Track Section 2m 90 degree Curved Track section 3m 90 Degree Joint set
2 wheeled runner, for straight track. The runner may be added or removed at any point along the track whether or not the system is corded, by removing the keeper bar. For standard curtains the runners should be spaced 300mm apart. Each runner has a SWL of 25Kg 4 wheeled runner, for curved track. The four wheels ensure that the runner cannot stick or jam. Each runner has a SWL of 25Kg
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TRA06R
TRA07
Rearfold runner, as TRA 06 but with rearfold accessory fitted. These will cause the curtain to stack at the rear or offstage end of the curtain instead of the centre. It is of particular use on painted cloths where the image is not lost as the curtain folds. Each runner has a SWL of 25Kg Master runner, used for the leading edge of curtains and to clamp the cord on corded systems. The spacing between the two curtain loops on the master runner is 55mm. Each runner has a SWL of 50Kg
TRA07S
Master runner with adjustable rope clamp, for use on single tracks when used with part number TRA31. Each runner has a SWL of 50Kg
TRA07A
Overlap arm, may be added to master runners on single tracks to create an overlap
TRA08
Scenery carrier (top only). Used where odd items of scenery are to be suspended, the centre hole in the carrier can accommodate 12mm studding or bolts. Each carrier has a SWL of 50Kg
TRA28B
Scenery Carrier (bottom only) Can be retro-fitted to TRA28A / 28HD for full scenery carrying capability
UBM28A
Unibeam Scenery Carrier (Top Only) heavy duty scenery carrier used when heavy scenery needs to be suspended
Pulleys UBM09
Return pulley, Used at the opposite end of straight track systems from the TRA 09
TRA11
Foot stirrup, used on flown or movable track systems. It can be tensioned by placing a foot into the stirrup and pressing it to the floor. Alternatively holes are provided in the base so that it can be screwed to the floor
TRA12
Adjustable floor pulley, this can be weighted or screwed to the floor and the pulley may be altered in height and clamped to adjust the tension of the operating cord
UBM31
Single track pulley set. A set of head and return pulleys used on a single track. They can be purchased separately as UBM31H and UBM31R. When used in conjunction with TRA07S and TRA07A, a centre overlap can be achieved. When used with scenery carriers, the scenery will butt together in the centre
Heavy Duty Scenery Carrier. Capable of carrying a much heavier load than the standard Scenery Carrier, with a SWL of 100Kg
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Head pulley, used on straight track system to divert the cord down to the floor. The rearfold system uses this pulley
UBM10
Rearfold accessory, may be retro-fitted to TRA06 to make TRA06R, or to TRA06C if used on straight track sections
Scenery Carriers TRA28 Scenery carrier, used to carry items of varying thickness from 6mm to 60mm. It pivots in all directions allowing the flattage to be attached to the carrier at working height, pivoting as the track is flown. Each carrier has a SWL of 50Kg TRA28HD
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Suspension Fittings TRA13 Girder clamp, used to suspend the track from I beams. They will adjust to fit any size of beam, and are used with studding TRA18. SWL Data available on application UBM14
38 - 52mm hook clamp, used for attaching the track to any size tube, truss etc. between 48 and 62mm diameter. Tested to 70Kg SWL
UBM15
Deadline Fixing. With Eyebolt and plate assembly, 2 connections to the track
TRA16
Wall bracket set, used to attach the track to a wall or vertical surface, used with studding TRA18. Tested to 100Kg safe working load at 200mm reach
UBM18
Studding M12 x 150 Studding Kit to Fit Unibeam
UNIRING
Curved track fittings UBM19 Curve cord guide, bolts to the top of the track and guides the operating cord around the top of the track system. They should be positioned 500mm apart on the curves and at 2m centres on the straight track UBM21
Curve head pulley. Can be used to divert the operating cord either upwards to a motor, or down to the floor pulley (TRA11 or TRA12)
UBM22
Curve return pulley, Diverts the operating cord above the track back towards the head pulley (TRA21)
UBM23
Curve suspension bracket.. It is used with other suspensions (TRA13, 14, 15, 16 & 18). The top holes work as an offset plate on curve tracks that overlap and are suspended from a single tube or pipe. Unitrack parts and descriptions
Accessories UBM24 Endstop, used for the ends of all tracks to anchor the trailing edge of the curtains UBM24S
Flat endstop, for use on scenery tracks, where there is no curtain to anchor
UBM25
Line pickup, used on straight tracks on the return side of the operating cord to prevent slack line from drooping into vision. Suggested fitting at 2.5m centres
UBM26
Overlap clip set, used on straight and curved track to maintain 80mm centres and keep the tracks rigid where they overlap
TRA27
Cord / Handline, 8 plait, 8mm diameter pre stretched matt black polyester cord used to operate the track systems
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Used to suspend Curtains from the bottom of the Unibeam that do not require to be moved
Side cord system for straight tracks The side cord system is designed to solve the problem of cord sag between the master runner and end pulleys on single straight tracks over 14m long. The system can be used with both scenery and curtains. Normally on a track of 14m or longer the cord tends to sag between the master runner and the end pulleys and is therefore difficult to tension properly causing operational problems and sagging cord that can drop into vision. The side cord guides support the cord along the entire length of travel while the flippers only open in order to allow the master runner to pass through thus ensuring the cord cannot drop out of the guides and foul.
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With this cording arrangement it is possible to have two separately corded systems, one on either side of the track. This allows two curtains or pieces of scenery to be controlled independently of each other.
Loading Information
This system allows many interesting effects to be achieved. For example two pieces of scenery can be made to meet anywhere along the track allowing variable masking and entrances. A single curtain between two master runners can be opened, closed, travelled bunched or stacked anywhere along the track.
UNIBEAM suspended at 1m centres: Has a maximum point loading (midspan) of 535 Kgf.(PL) and a maximum uniformly distributed load capacity (UDL) of 1070 Kgf.(UDL)
Many examples of the layouts possible with this system are shown in the cording diagram section. Side cord fittings UBM32 Side cord guide. These are used at 2 to 4 metre centres to support the cord and prevent sag over longer distances. The flipper stops the cord from falling out of the guide whilst allowing the master or scenery carrier to pass through. UBM32HD Heavy Duty Version of UBM32 UBM33
Side cord centre overlap diverter. This is used when curtains or scenery need to meet in the centre of the track
UBM33HD Heavy duty version of UBM33 UBM34
All Loading information given below is based on a 5:1 Safety factor
UNIBEAM suspended at 2m centres: has a maximum point loading (midspan) of and a maximum uniformly distributed load capacity (UDL) of UNITBEAM suspended at 3m centres: has a maximum point loading (midspan) of and a maximum uniformly distributed load capacity (UDL) of
Safe working loads (SWL) for runners: TRA06 2-wheeled runner TRA06c 4-wheeled runner TRA28 Scenery carrier (complete) TRA28A Scenery carrier (top only) UBM28A Unibeam Scenery Carrier
UBM34HD Heavy duty version of UBM34 UBM35HD Side cord rope clamp. This bolts into an existing hole on the side of a master runner or scenery carrier and is used to secure it to the cord
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530 Kgf.(UDL)
170 Kgf.(PL) 340 Kgf.(UDL)
Safe working loads (SWL) for suspension fittings: UBM14N Hook Clamp 200 Kgf.(SWL) TRA15 Deadline fixing 150 Kgf.(SWL) TRA16 Wall Bracket set (at 200mm reach) 100 Kgf.(SWL)
Side cord head and return pulley set (three parts). Together these divert the cord to and from the floor pulley or motor
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265 Kgf.(PL)
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25 Kgf.(SWL) 25 Kgf.(SWL) 50 Kgf.(SWL) 50 Kgf.(SWL) 385kgf (SWL)
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Part ID Number
Part Description
TRA06
2 Wheeled Runner
TRA06C
4 Wheeled Runner
TRA06R
Rearfold Runners (2 Wheeled)
TRA07
Master Runner
TRA07A
Overlap Arm
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Part ID Number
Part Description
TRA07S
Master Runner with Adj Rope Clamp
TRA08
Rearfold Tag (bolt on accessory)
TRA11
Foot Stirrup
TRA12
Adjustable Floor Pulley
TRA13
Girder Clamp
TRA16
Wall Bracket Set
TRA27
Black Polyester Cord 8mm (per metre)
TRA27W
5mm Cotton Covered 2.5mm Wire Rope (per metre)
TRA28A
Scenery Carrier Top Only
TRA28AHD
Scenery Carrier Heavy Duty Top Only
TRA28ARM
Scenery Carrier Arm Curved Track
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Part ID Number
Part Description
TRA28B
Scenery Carrier (Bottom Only)
TRA28HDARM
Scenery Carrier Arm Heavy Duty
UBM31H
Single Track Head Pulley
UBM31R
Single Track Return Pulley
UBM32
Side Cord Guide
UBM32HD
Side Cord Guide Heavy Duty
UBM33
S/C Centre Overlap Diverter
UBM33HD
S/C Centre Overlap Diverter Heavy Duty
UBM34
S/C Head & Return Pulley Set (3 Part)
UBM34HD
S/C Head & Return Pulley Set Heavy Duty (3 Part)
UBM35HD
S/C Rope Clamp for Master Runner Heavy Duty
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Part ID Number
Part Description
UNIRING
Uniring Curtain Suspension
UBM01
Unibeam Straight Track (per Metre)
UBM01C
Unibeam Curved Track (per Metre)
UBM01C20-90
Unibeam Curved Track 2m radius (90 Degree)
UBM01C30-90
Unibeam Curved Track 3m radius (90 Degree)
UBM05
Unibeam Joint Set
UBM09
Unibeam Head Pulley
UBM10
Unibeam Return Pulley
UBM14
Hook Clamp 48-51mm
UBM15
Deadline Fixing
UBM17
Offset Plate
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Part ID Number
Part Description
UBM18
M12 x 150mm Studding
UBM19
Curve Cord Guide
UBM21
Curve Head Pulley
UBM22
Curve Return Pulley
UBM23
Curve Suspension Bracket
UBM24
Endstop
UBM24S
Flat Endstop
UBM25
Line Pickup
UBM26
Overlap Clip
UBM28A
Unibeam Scenery Carrier Top Only (385kg SWL)
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