Transfer table

A sliding platform serves to connect in a confined space numerous parallel tracks with each other and with one or more sidings. For this purpose a piece of track is arranged transversely in front of the tracks. Have sliding platforms, largely replaced together with the transition from annular to rectangular roundhouse engine shed and workshops with parallel track arrangement, the hubs.

They are built in different shapes, including a recessed ( the track supports running in a pit ), as flat countersunk ( the track supports running in a trafficable flat sink) and a flat sliding platforms ( the track supports running over the continuously navigable floor). In the last two cases, track ramps lead up to the track supports.

Partial serve sliding platforms, similar to segment turntables, as turnout replacement. When rack system Locher course is for example not possible. But even for small cars and in industry they are often hand operated, used. Especially in industries where the products have to be moved in the production on track guided vehicles, they are inevitable. They are therefore often in the ceramics industry ( brickworks, porcelain production ) to find where the goods are moved to Brennwagen through tunnel.