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Jib Cranes

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Industry's Best Warranty
Gorbel offers a ten-year (20,000-hour) warranty on manually operated crane systems, ensuring long-term quality and dependable service for customers.
Quick Ship Programs
Gorbel provides a 5-Day Quick Ship program for most cranes and components, with optional two and three-day shipments available at a premium. This program ensures fast, reliable, and on-time shipments.
Reliability
Since 1996, Gorbel has maintained an over 99% on-time shipping rate, making it a reliable partner for customers' installation schedules.
Ease of Installation
Gorbel's products are noted for their ease of installation compared to others in the industry.
"If it’s late, we pay the freight" Program
If an order is not ready to ship on or before the scheduled date, Gorbel will cover the freight costs.
Multiple Shipping Points
With facilities in New York, Alabama, and China, Gorbel offers multiple shipping points to reduce costs for customers.
Extensive Dealer Network
Gorbel's dealer network spans North America and many international locations, providing local support and solutions.
Customer Service Support
Gorbel prides itself on having the best customer service teams in the industry.
Crane Types and Specifications
  • Free Standing I-Beam Jibs: For heavy-duty applications, capacities from 1/4 ton to 5 tons, spans 8’-20’.
  • Wall Bracket Jibs: Economical heavy-duty solution, capacities from 1/2 ton to 5 tons, spans 8’-30’.
  • Wall Cantilever Jibs: Maximizes headroom, capacities from 1/4 ton to 5 tons, spans 8’-20’.
  • Mast Type Jibs: Reduced thrust and pull, capacities from 1/4 ton to 5 tons, spans 10’-20’.
  • Work Station Jibs: Lower capacity, high productivity, up to 2000 pounds, spans 4’-16’.
  • Aluminum Wall Bracket Jibs: Minimal bounce, up to 2000 pounds, spans 4’-20’.
  • Tool Support Jibs: For tool suspension, 50-150 pounds, spans 4’-12’.
  • Articulating Jibs: For reaching around corners, up to 2000 pounds, spans 8’-16’.
  • PIVOT PRO®: Optimized for vacuum tube lifters, up to 150 pounds, spans 8’-12’.
Motorized Jib Cranes
Gorbel's motorized jibs are designed with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for precise load control and positioning. They feature a precision drive assembly, worm gear reducer, and are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The VFD reduces maintenance costs by eliminating magnetic reversing contactors.
Retrofit Existing Jibs
The Retrofit Traction Drive kit can upgrade existing Free Standing Jibs with motorized power, suitable for indoor applications up to 5 tons with spans to 20 feet.
Free Standing Jib Cranes
These cranes are versatile, suitable for various applications, and designed for ease of operation and installation. They feature a boxed style head for stability and reduced deflection.
Wall Bracket Jib Cranes
An economical solution for hoist coverage, requiring a structurally adequate wall or column. They offer ease of movement and installation, with full rated capacity for powered hoists.
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of various Gorbel jib cranes, including Wall Bracket Jibs, Wall Cantilever Jibs, Mast Type Jibs, and Work Station Jib Cranes. It outlines their capacities, dimensions, and installation requirements.
Wall Bracket Jibs: These jibs are designed for wall mounting and offer various capacities ranging from 1 ton to 5 tons. Key features include ease of movement due to bronze bushings, safety with torsional rigidity, and full rated capacity usage. Installation varies based on bracket center dimensions, with welded or bolted connections.
Wall Cantilever Jibs: The WC200 series provides 200° rotation and is suitable for use along walls or columns. It requires a structurally adequate support and sufficient clearance. Advantages include ease of movement, safety, and full rated capacity. The document includes a thrust and pull diagram for structural support considerations.
Mast Type Jib Cranes: These cranes offer 360° rotation and are available in full cantilever (MT400) and drop cantilever (MT450) styles. They require adequate structural support and clearance for installation. Benefits include economical design, reduced force on structures, and full rated capacity.
Work Station Jib Cranes: Designed for circular areas, these cranes support tool balancers and hoists with up to 360° rotation. They are noted for reducing worker injuries and maximizing workspace efficiency. The enclosed track design facilitates easy movement and longer lifespan.
Model Number Explanation: Each crane model number provides information on capacity, style, span, and other specifications. Custom sizes and capacities are available through Gorbel dealers.
Conclusion: Gorbel offers a range of jib cranes tailored for different industrial needs, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and ease of installation. The document highlights the importance of structural support and provides detailed specifications for each crane type.
Overview of Gorbel® Enclosed Track Jib Cranes
Gorbel® offers a range of enclosed track jib cranes designed for ease of use, precise load positioning, and durability. These cranes feature a lightweight design that reduces dead weight and enhances ease of rotation compared to traditional I-beam cranes. The enclosed track profiles have a 2° taper in the lower running flange, which centers the trolley and increases wheel life.

Key Features
  • Ease of Rotation: The steel and aluminum jibs rotate more easily due to their lightweight construction.
  • Load Positioning: Low rolling resistance hoist trolleys with sealed bearings allow for precise load positioning.
  • DURACOMP 4® Wheels: Made from a durable, food-grade material, these wheels outperform steel in endurance tests.
  • Pre-engineered for Powered Hoists: Hoist trolleys are included in the base price, with allowances for hoist weight and impact.

Product Specifications
  • WSJ360 Free Standing Jib Cranes: Offer 360° rotation, can be bolted to existing floors, and are available in capacities up to 1000 lb. and spans up to 16’.
  • WSJ200 Wall Cantilever Jib Cranes: Provide 200° rotation with maximum headroom, available in capacities up to 1000 lb. and spans up to 16’.
  • AL100 Wall Bracket Jib Cranes: Feature a lightweight aluminum track, reducing rotational dead weight by up to 68%, available in capacities up to 2000 lb. and spans up to 20’.
  • TSJ50 & TSJ150 Tool Solution Jib Cranes: Designed for light duty lifting with capacities of 50 lb. and 150 lb. and spans up to 12’.

Installation and Accessories
  • Jib cranes can be installed without special foundations, and eccentric cam followers facilitate easy installation and adjustment.
  • Accessories include festooning options for cable management and various trolley designs for different load requirements.

Additional Information
  • Gorbel® offers additional sizes and capacities upon request.
  • Specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
Overview
The document provides detailed specifications and options for Gorbel's Tool Solution Jib Cranes, including the TSJ50 and TSJ150 models, as well as Articulating Jib Cranes like the AJ360-F and AJ360-C. These cranes are designed for various applications, offering features such as easy installation, adjustable rotation, and different mounting options.

Specifications
  • TSJ50 and TSJ150 Models: These models are available in wall or floor-mounted configurations, with spans up to 10 feet for TSJ50 and 12 feet for TSJ150. They offer up to 180 degrees and 200 degrees of rotation, respectively, and use the 250 Series Track.
  • Articulating Jib Cranes: The AJ360-F and AJ360-C models provide 360-degree rotation for the primary and secondary booms. They are available in capacities up to 2000 lbs and spans up to 16 feet.

Features and Options
  • Rotation Lock/Adjustable Friction Brake: Available for TSJ50, allowing secure locking of the crane boom in position.
  • Portable Base: An optional feature for TSJ150, providing a stable and movable base with fork pockets for easy relocation.
  • Articulating Jib Cranes: These cranes offer easy movement and precise load positioning, ideal for applications requiring maneuvering around obstacles or through doorways.

Installation Requirements
  • Free-standing jib cranes require a 6-inch reinforced concrete floor.
  • Articulating Jib Cranes require specific foundation and anchor bolt specifications based on soil pressure and concrete compressive force.

Additional Information
Additional sizes and capacities are available upon request, and the document notes that dimensions are subject to change without notice. The base price includes essential components like the jib boom, arm, and friction brakes, with festooning as an optional feature.
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of Gorbel's jib cranes, specifically focusing on the AJ200 Wall Mounted and AJ360 Ceiling Mounted Articulating Jib Cranes, as well as the PIVOT PRO® articulating jib crane.
Specifications: The document lists various models of the AJ200 Wall Mounted Jib Cranes with different capacities (250#, 500#, 1000#, 2000#) and spans (8’ to 16’). Each model is detailed with its weight, thrust & pull, and fitting type. The AJ360 Ceiling Mounted Jib Cranes are described with their rotation capabilities and mounting specifications.
PIVOT PRO® Features: The PIVOT PRO® is highlighted as a lightweight, ergonomic jib crane designed for loads under 150 lbs. It offers easy movement, reduced physical stress, and increased efficiency. The crane provides 360° rotation for free-standing models and 200° to 300° rotation for wall-mounted models.
Advantages: The PIVOT PRO® is noted for its ergonomic design, easy movement, and rapid return on investment due to increased productivity and reduced injuries. It is compatible with major OEM vacuum tube lifters and does not require a foundation, making it versatile for various applications.
Optional Accessories: The document lists optional accessories for the PIVOT PRO®, including a portable base, filter bracket, vacuum pump platform, and smart hook for storage.
Wall Mounted and Free Standing Models: Detailed specifications for wall-mounted and free-standing PIVOT PRO® models are provided, including capacity, span, model numbers, shipping weight, and thrust & pull values.
Conclusion: Gorbel's jib cranes, particularly the PIVOT PRO®, offer ergonomic solutions for material handling, reducing maintenance costs and improving safety and efficiency in industrial settings.
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Capacities from 50 pounds to 5 tons Performance l-Beam Jibs Enclosed Track Work Station Jibs Articulating Jibs Light Duty Tool Suspension Jibs PIVOT PRO® Vacuum Sealed Jibs

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Why Choose Gorbel® Products? 1 2 3 Industry’s Best Warranty We are proud to offer a ten year (20,000 hour) warranty on manually operated crane systems. With this warranty, our customers are guaranteed years of quality, dependable service. 4 5 Quick Ship Programs Gorbel offers a 5-Day Quick Ship program which means that most cranes and most components can ship in five working days. Fast, reliable, on time shipments are just one of many ways Gorbel is working with our customers to make it easier to purchase our products. Optional two and three day shipments are also available at a premium. Reliability...

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Performance Jibs Motorized Rotation Jib Cranes Why a Gorbel® Motorized Jib Crane? Performance Jibs Gorbel® Motorized Jibs are not mere adaptations. They are totally conceived as motorized products, with all the outstanding features of our standard jib cranes, plus these: Control • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) are standard on all Motorized Jib Cranes. The drive can be configured for single or multiple speeds Long Life • Precision drive assembly with field adjustable torque limiter for added drive protection • Worm gear reducer with oil bath lubrication for reliable operation and low maintenance....

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Free Standing Jib Cranes Performance Jibs For heavy duty, high productivity applications Free Standing Jib Cranes are Gorbel’s most versatile crane. They are perfect to place underneath large bridge cranes, in open areas where they can serve several work stations, in outdoor applications such as loading docks, or in machining and assembly operations where they can be overlapped with other jibs to provide staged operation. Gorbel’s Advantage: Ease of Operation • Allows operators to position loads precisely, effortlessly and efficiently • Precision tapered roller bearings in top pivot and trunnion...

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Wall Bracket Jib Cranes An economical heavy duty solution The Wall Bracket (WB100) Jib is the most economical means of providing hoist coverage for individual use in bays, along walls or columns of plants, or as a supplement to an overhead crane or monorail system. Two key requirements must be met before applying the Wall Bracket Series: 1. A structurally adequate wall or column to support the jib must exist 2. Sufficient clearance above the boom throughout its arc to accommodate the tie rod suspension must exist Gorbel’s Advantage: Ease of Movement • Low dead weight of the boom combined with...

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Wall Cantilever Jib Cranes An ideal jib for maximizing headroom The Wall Cantilever (WC200) provides hoist coverage and 200° rotation for individual use in bays, along walls or columns of plants, or as a supplement to an overhead crane or monorail system. The jib has the advantage of providing maximum lift for the hoist, since it can be installed very close to the underside of the lowest ceiling obstruction. Two key requirements must be met before applying the Wall Cantilever Series: 1. A structurally adequate wall or column to support the jib must exist 2. Sufficient clearance above the boom...

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Mast Type Jib Cranes Reduced thrust and pull forces, no foundation required Gorbel’s Advantage: Economical • Simple, efficient design that usually requires no special foundation makes the Mast Type Cranes the most cost effective of the 360° rotation jib styles Exerts Less Force On Building Structure • Exerts the least amount of force of any Gorbel® jib on its supporting structure Safety • Utilizes a self-aligning radial bushing at the top which cannot be displaced, and an identical self-aligning radial bushing at the bottom which, when used in combination with an oil-impregnated bronze thrust...

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Work Station Jib Cranes Lighter capacity, easy rolling enclosed track jibs Gorbel® Work Station Jib Cranes provide excellent coverage in circular areas not efficiently served by a main crane. They’re ideal for supporting tool balancers, air balancers, hoists, vacuum lifters and welding wire feeders. And they can handle up to 200° rotation when column or wall mounted, and up to 360° rotation when floor mounted. Gorbel’s Advantage: Easy Movement Gorbel® Work Station Jib Cranes are easier to move and position than traditional I-beam jibs. The cold-formed, highstrength enclosed track design keeps...

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Enclosed Track Jibs WSJ360 Free Standing Work Station Jib Cranes WSJ200 Wall Cantilever Work Station Jib Cranes AL100 Wall Bracket Work Station Jib Cranes TSJ50 & TSJ150 Tool Solution Jib Cranes 360° Rotation In most cases, Gorbel® WSJ360 Free Standing Series Jib Cranes can be bolted directly to your existing floor without adding special foundations (see the specific product information on the pages that follow for more details). Installation and adjustment are easy with our eccentric cam followers. Free Standing Work Station Jibs are available in capacities to 1000 lb. and spans up to 16’. See...

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WSJ360 Free Standing Work Station Jibs: 360° Rotation A (Span) H T G D C (Overall Height) B (Height Under Boom) E F WSJ360 L Base Bolt Patterns WSJ360 is available in stainless steel for models with 250 or 500 lb. capacities. Jib crane foundation requirements are based on a soil pressure of 2500# per square foot. Concrete recommended for jib crane foundation is 3000# per square inch of compressive force. Standard hoist trolley and end stops included in the base price. Festooning, anchor bolts and installation templates are optional. Hoist by others. Dimensions and design details subject to change...

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WSJ200 Wall Cantilever Work Station Jibs: 200° Rotation A (Span) 7” TYP B T G 3” TYP WSJ200 O5/8” Hardware (Provided by others) CAPACITY 150# 250# 500# 1000# H 10” D SPAN (A) MODEL NUMBER TRACK SERIES WEIGHT 8’ 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 8’ 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 8’ 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 8’ 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ WSJ200-150-8 WSJ200-150-10 WSJ200-150-12 WSJ200-150-14 WSJ200-150-16 WSJ200-250-8 WSJ200-250-10 WSJ200-250-12 WSJ200-250-14 WSJ200-250-16 WSJ200-500-8 WSJ200-500-10 WSJ200-500-12 WSJ200-500-14 WSJ200-500-16 WSJ200-1000-8 WSJ200-1000-10 WSJ200-1000-12 WSJ200-1000-14 WSJ200-1000-16 250 250 250 500 500 250 250 500 500...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.