Gorbel work station jib cranes.
We recently installed a 500# capacity Gorbel work station jib crane to increase the productivity in a work cell. The employees were handling sheet of wood by hand several times per day. The jib crane, in conjunction with a Demag chain hoist and a Anver vacuum lifter will provide a safer work environment for the employees.
Applications for Gorbel work station jib cranes:
The following are just a few of the infinite number of uses for a Gorbel® jib crane:
• In work cells to provide localized material handling
• To supplement a large overhead crane system
• Where overhead cranes are not possible (due to lack of adequate building supports, etc.)
• To transfer materials from one work cell to another
• For suspension of tools
• For economical application outdoors
Jib cranes are not created equally. Gorbel offers the most comprehensive features and design criteria in the
industry.
Properly applied Gorbel® jib cranes:
• Cover circular (or semi-circular) work areas
• Are versatile enough to perform a wide variety of local handling and spotting functions
• Are economical enough to be dedicated to individual work stations
• Can increase worker satisfaction and encourage safe work practices
• Provide a rapid return on investment
• Can be a useful addition to an overhead handling system, providing coverage in areas not efficiently serviced by
a main crane
• Can relieve a main crane of many handling operations where the greater capacity and energy consumption of
the larger unit would be wasted
• Can be effectively applied in the absence of a main crane, especially where load handling is localized
• Are an economical choice for outdoor installations
Considerations for Selecting a Jib Crane:
A careful analysis must be performed to determine how the crane will affect the efficiency of the work area and how
it will be used in daily operation. The following are the most important considerations when selecting a crane:
• The type and extent of the structural support available
• Current and anticipated requirements for powered operation of the hoist or crane
• The characteristics and design of each crane type
• The overall height and height under boom offered
• The relative cost of each jib crane type
• The overall cost of installation
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