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Ergonomic Lifting Solutions
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Ergonomic Lifting Solutions

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Overview: Gorbel's Ergonomic Work Station Cranes are designed to enhance productivity and safety in material handling. They offer a range of products including Free Standing, Ceiling Mounted, and Aluminum Work Station Bridge Cranes, as well as various Jib Cranes and Automated Systems. These cranes are suitable for different applications, with capacities ranging from 150 to 4000 lbs.
Product Specifications:
  • Free Standing Work Station Bridge Cranes: Modular design, capacities from 250 to 4000 lbs, bridge lengths from 4 ft. to 34 ft., easy installation, and movement.
  • Aluminum Work Station Bridge Cranes: Lightweight, modular design, up to 40% lighter than steel, suitable for rapid handling applications.
  • Seismic Zone IV Cranes: Designed for earthquake-prone areas, spans up to 30 ft., capacities up to 4000 lbs.
  • Ceiling Mounted Work Station Bridge Cranes: Ideal for keeping floors clear, capacities up to 4000 lbs, bridge lengths up to 34 ft.
Jib Cranes:
  • Work Station Jib Cranes: Lightweight, high-strength, up to 200º rotation, capacities from 100 lbs. to 1000 lbs.
  • I-Beam Jib Cranes: Suitable for heavier loads, capacities from 1 to 5 tons, available in various mounting styles.
Advanced Lifting Solutions:
  • G-Force™ Intelligent Lifting Device: Offers precision and speed, with capacities of 150 and 300 lbs, features include Anti-Recoil and Capacity Overload Protection.
  • Automated Crane Systems: Cost-effective alternative to robotic systems, suitable for applications requiring speeds up to 120 fpm.
Key Features and Benefits:
  • Industry-leading 5-year warranty on most products.
  • Quick Ship options available for faster delivery.
  • Ease of installation and positioning, enhancing productivity and safety.
Automated Crane Systems: Gorbel's Automated Crane Systems bridge the gap between manual and robotic material handling solutions. They incorporate encoder-based fixed belt positioning and Gorbel-designed drive assemblies into standard Work Station Cranes. Key features include cost-effectiveness, modular components for quick turnaround, and performance with positional accuracy from 1/4” to 3/8”. Applications include assembly line handling, dip tank operations, and palletizing.
Easy Arm™ Intelligent Assist Device: The Easy Arm™ integrates G-Force™ technology into an ergonomic articulating jib design, offering a 150# capacity, standard spans of 6', 8', and 10', and an optional portable base. It is ideal for reaching under obstructions, low headroom applications, and rapid direction changes.
Ergonomic Studies: A study by the Rochester Institute of Technology compared Gorbel’s G-Force™ Intelligent Lifting Device with other lifting devices, focusing on high cycle applications, precision placements, and quick direction changes. Key findings include increased productivity and reduced product damage with G-Force™, and lower energy expenditure compared to manual lifting.
Conclusion: Gorbel's solutions offer high performance and affordability, making automation accessible and efficient for various industrial applications.
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Free Standing Work Station Bridge CranesCeiling Mounted Work Station Bridge CranesAluminum Work Station Bridge CranesWork Station Jib CranesI-Beam Jib CranesArticulating Jib CranesAluminum Work Station Jib CranesSeismic Zone IV Earthquake Resistant CranesAutomated CranesG-Force > Intelligent Lifting DeviceGantry Cranes >

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GORBELS ERGONOMIC WORK STATION CRANES give you the handlingequipment you need to get the job done. With the ability to span up to 30 ft. and liftcapacities between 150 and 4000 lbs., our line of Ergonomic Work Station Crane products guarantees increased productivity. Depending on your needs, Gorbel has the Work StationCranes that are sure to handle any project.Since 1977, Gorbel has been an innovator and leader of lifting loads in a work cell.Gorbel began as a manufacturer of manually or power operated Jib Cranes, including wall bracket, wall cantilever, free standing, and mast type models. In...

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Gorbel Free Standing Work Station Bridge Cranes can handle the toughest overhead lifting tasks. These cranes, which can be installed on any normal6-inch reinforced concrete floor, feature a pre- engineered modular design that can easily expand as your work centers expand. > Designed to be completely free standingand do not require sway bracingՕEase of installation Easy movement ՕSuperior load positioning Capacities from 250 to 4000 lbs.ՕBridge lengths from 4 ft. to 34 ft.A modular design for flexible factory layouts ՕMultiple bridges can be installed on one runway system to increase productivity...

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CANTILEVERED SUPPORT COLUMNS Increasing the effectivenessof large cranes, these support columns are used where material is delivered or removed from work cells by large overhead cranes or in applications where doors swing into the area. Cantilevered supports can handle loads up to 4000 lbs. and are the answer anytime the normal header of a free standing support assembly interferes with an operators activity in the work cell. > FEATURES: ҕSpans up to 30 ft. Free Standing or Ceiling MountedՕEasy movement for increased productivitySteel and aluminum enclosed track designed to be completely free...

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When a work area must be free from any support structures that may interfere with operations, ceilingmounted bridge cranes are an excellent solution tokeeping floors clear. Handling capacities up to 4000 lbs. with overall bridge lengths up to 34 ft., these systems are pre-engineered and modularly designed for easy installation, expansion and relocation.Customers can install multiple bridges along one setof runways and greatly increase their productivity. > Ease of installationՕEffortless movementSuperior load positioning ՕCapacities from 250 to 4000 lbs. Bridge lengths from 4 ft. to 34 ft. ՕA...

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NESTED TROLLEY Ideal for low headroom applications, ournested trolleys enable you to raise theheight of the hoist and increase theavailable lift. A nested trolley is constructedof a dual girder bridge with a box shapedassembly (a nestӔ) that travels betweenthe bridge girders. With this customdesigned nestӔ, the hoist is mounted upinside the bridge structure, which allowsyou to get back the lift typically taken upby the body of the hoist. > MANIPULATOR PLATFORMS INTERLOCK/TRANSFERS Gorbels manipulator platforms are specially designed platforms to support almost any rigid or base plate mounted...

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ARTICULATING JIB CRANES This versatile crane can move loads around corners, reach into machines or doorways, and swing under obstructions. This crane is also perfect in applications that require an operator to rotate the jib in close to its pivot point. Capacities from 150 lbs. to 2000 lbs. with spans up to 16 ft. Available in free standing, ceiling and wall mounted. > AL100 WALL BRACKET WORK STATION JIB CRANES 200 ROTATION PORTABLE BASES The AL100 Wall Bracket Work Station Jib Crane utilizes Gorbelڒs patented light-weight, high-strength extruded aluminum enclosed track. This revolutionary track...

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I-BEAM JIBS Gorbels I-Beam Jibs are available in free standing, wallbracket, wall cantilever and mast-type jibs. They are ideal for heavier loads from 1 to 5 tons (heavier capacities available, contact the Factory). They are also available in motorized or manual rotation. FREE STANDING JIB CRANES (FS300, 350,350S) ҕFloor-mounted or insert styleCapacities from 1/4 ton to 5 tons, with heights andspans up 20 ft. Contact the Factory for additional heights, spans and capacitiesՕVersatile cranes well-suited for use beneath travelingcranes, in open areas where they serve several work areas, in outdoor...

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The G-Force > ٙ is a servo-powered lifting device thatenables operators to lift loads and manipulate objectslike it is an extension of their own arm. It uses exclusivepatented technology and an industrial processor-controlled servo drive system to deliver unmatchedlifting precision and speed. Its fusion of advancedtechnology and basic human guidance maximizesproductivity while minimizing the risk of injury to the operator. > The G-Force > delivers unparalleled precision at speedsfrom less than 1 fpm up to 275 fpm, giving operators the control necessary to finesse expensive or fragile parts. >...

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AUTOMATED CRANE SYSTEMS Our Automated Crane Systems give you greatperformance for less money than a customprogrammed robot. They provide a costeffective alternative for applications wheremachine tool tolerances are not required.WHAT IS AN AUTOMATED CRANE SYSTEM?Gorbels Automated Crane System fills the gap between completely manual and completelyrobotic material handling solutions. We useencoder based positioning and modified tractordrive assemblies, built to your specifications,with the option for several additional features. > The Easy Arm > is the newest addition to our G-Force > ٙ family of...

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