Intelligent Lifting Devices G-Force®, Easy Arm? and G-Jib
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Electric Servo Powered Intelligent Lifting Devices The Smarter Way to Intelligence. Speed. Precision. Strength.

Gorbel’s G-Force ® TECHNOLOGY Since 1977, Gorbel has specialized in overhead material handling solutions, providing the highest quality and the highest performance. We are the leading supplier of Work Station Crane systems, offering near perfect on-time delivery, a focus on customer service, and the industry’s best warranty. Now you’ll find that same level of quality in our G-Force®, Easy Arm®, and G-Jib™ Intelligent Lifting Devices. These innovative units enable operators to lift and maneuver naturally, as if the devices were an extension of their arms. Our Q and iQ model Intelligent...

G-Force® Technology:  The Smarter Way To Lift Infinite Speed Control Gorbel’s Intelligent Lifting Devices move with the operator. They move as fast or as slow as the operator chooses to move. They are ideal for applications that require high speed at some points in the cycle and slow, precise movements at other points. Blazing Speeds With G-Force® speeds reaching 200 fpm (61 mpm) and Easy Arm® speeds reaching 180 fpm (55 mpm), these devices travel up to 4 times faster than traditional high-end lifting devices currently on the market, making them the fastest, most precise lifting devices on...

Bridge Crane Mounted G-Force® TECHNOLOGY G-Force® Q and iQ  Bridge Crane Mounted INTELLIGENT Lifting Device When precision, lifting power and speed are necessities, turn to Gorbel’s patented G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Device. More precise than hoists, more responsive than air balancers, our bridge crane mounted G-Force® units improve safety, productivity and quality, resulting in a direct increase to your bottom line. Choose A BRIDGE CRANE MOUNTED CONFIGURATION FOR: • Higher capacities: available in 165, 330, 660, and 1320 lb capacities • Faster speeds: maximum speeds up to 200 fpm • More...

Jib Crane Mounted G-Force® TECHNOLOGY Easy Arm® Q and iQ  Intelligent Lifting Arm The Easy Arm® Intelligent Lifting Arm is a combination of our G-Force® lifting device and an articulating jib crane. It is an ideal solution if you’re looking for a turnkey, plug and play lifting solution. You get all the strength, precision, and speed of our patented G-Force® lifting technology and processor controlled electric servo drive system in the body of an ergonomic articulating jib crane. Choose Free Standing Easy Arm® for: • Smaller work areas that require 14’ spans or less • Capacities of 165 lb...

Added Intelligence Features There are two models of Gorbel® Intelligent Lifting Devices to choose from: the Q and the iQ. The Q model is our feature packed base model. It offers the same speed and precision as our higher-end iQ model, but without the added Input/Output features that the iQ offers. The iQ model offers a wealth of additional intelligence features. The Q and the iQ may look the same on the outside, but under their covers is a different story. Optional Pendant Control Handle Soft Touch Control Handles Make Tooling Integration Easier Feature Comparison Teachable Virtual Limits...

1 Q and iQ Handle Configuration Options The G-Force®, Easy Arm®, and G-Jib™ were designed to provide flexibility in handle configurations. Choose from the following four configurations to best fit your application. 2 In-Line Slide Handle 3 The in-line slide handle allows the operator to get close to the load for more control and precision. With this handle, the load moves with the motion of the operator’s hand. Innovative Handle Design Remote Mount Slide Handle This configuration offers the same smooth control as the slide handle, but accommodates set-ups where the operators can’t be close...

G-Force® Q and iQ Bridge Crane Mounted Lifting Device Capacity A “With the G-Force® we were able to move more product in less time. We produced more engines in the past year than any other year in company history—with fewer overtime hours.” - Manufacturing Manager B 165 lb (75 kg) 8.625” (219mm) 14.375” 15” (381) 17” (432) 17” E 23” (584) 25.25” F 16” (406) 16” (622) (300 kg) 10.25” (260mm) 24.5” 24.5” (260mm) 15” (381) 17” (432) 24.5” (622) (622) 25.25” (641) 16” (406) (641) (406) C dimension may change according to the track series you’re using. Consult factory for actual dimension. D...

Case Studies Easy Arm® In Action: Manufacturing END-USER: Pressure Technology of Ohio Application: Raw materials weighing up to 250 lbs are loaded into a furnace for heat treatment. During an average shift, an operator may move up to 600 parts. Why Easy Arm® ? They had been using an overhead crane system and chain hoist, but this was slow and bulky. It was also shared throughout the facility, so operators tended to move parts by hand rather than using the hoist, which concerned the company. The 330 lb Easy Arm® was perfect for the job, and they didn’t have to share it. Results: “We are very...

GORBEL’S G-Force® Technology: Proven Performance GORBEL’S G-Force® Tooling Examples Ergonomic Study Ease of Tooling Integration The following summary is based on a study performed by the Rochester Institute of Technology. The study compared the performance of Gorbel’s G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Device to other lifting devices. It focused on High Cycle Applications and Precision Placement Applications. To read the whole study, go to: http://www.gorbel.com/pdfs/study/gforceergostudy.pdf. The Q and iQ units were designed with tooling integration in mind. Optional handle auxiliary control...

Gorbel’s Q and iQ Technology TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Bridge Mounted G-Force® Q and iQ Quick Facts G-Force® Maximum Capacity (Load & Tool) Maximum Lifting Speed Unloaded Maximum Lifting Speed Fully Loaded Maximum Float Mode Lifting Speed Q iQ Q iQ Q iQ 330 lb 660 lb 75 kg 150 kg 330 kg 600 kg 200 ft/min 100 ft/min 50 ft/min 25 fpm 7.47 m/min 61 m/min 30 m/min 14.94 m/min 75 ft/min 42 ft/min 21 fpm 38 m/min 23 m/min 12.80 m/min 6.4 m/min 103 ft/min 65 ft/min 38 ft/min 19 fpm 31 m/min 20 m/min 11.58 m/min 5.79 m/min 5.5 ft 11 ft 11 ft 11 ft 3.35 m 3.35 m 3.35 m 1.68 m 8 ft 8 ft 8 ft 5.5 ft...