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Seismic Zone IV

Seismic Zone IV

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Overview
Gorbel's Work Station Cranes are designed for Seismic Zone IV applications, offering ergonomic solutions with capacities ranging from 150 lbs to 4000 lbs and spans up to 30 feet. These cranes can be free-standing or ceiling-mounted, providing flexibility and ease of movement to enhance productivity.

Key Features

Ease of Installation: Can be installed on a standard 6-inch reinforced concrete floor. The design reduces the number of hangers needed, lowering installation costs.
Ease of Movement: Up to three times easier to move than traditional cranes, with aluminum bridges being up to 44% lighter than steel.
Superior Load Positioning: Features rigid runways and floating end trucks with anti-binding wheels for precise positioning.
Productivity: Operators using these cranes are 28% more productive than those using traditional cranes.

Design and Materials

Steel Enclosed Track: Trussed track design for longer spans and flexibility in layout.
Aluminum Enclosed Track: Patented design for low weight and effortless movement, weighing up to 44% less than steel.

Component Designs

Hoist Trolleys: Designed for easy movement with tapered wheels, durable DuraComp 4™ material, and sealed ball bearings.
End Trucks: Feature a boxed design for rigidity, tapered wheels for reduced resistance, and meet ANSI B30.11 and MH27.2 specifications.

Seismic Zone IV Design

Free Standing Cranes: Designed for areas without overhead support, featuring a completely free-standing support structure with bolted connections for flexibility.
Ceiling Mounted Cranes: Provide clear floor areas with a modular design for easy installation and relocation, optimized for movement and load positioning.

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Work Station Cranes As the leader in the Enclosed Track Work Station Crane industry, Gorbel provides the widest variety of overhead ergonomic solutions in the world, including cranes designed for Seismic Zone IV (SZ4) applications. With Gorbel’s innovative aluminum and steel enclosed track designs, each crane system delivers unmatched ease of movement and performance. Gorbel Work Station Cranes are “A Class Above” in: Ease of Installation Gorbel’s Seismic Zone IV (SZ4) Free Standing Bridge Cranes can be installed on any normal 6” reinforced concrete oor. The spanning capability of Gorbel’s steel...

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Superior Component Designs for High Performance and Safety Hoist Trolleys Gorbel hoist trolleys are designed to provide easy movement of the hoist along the bridge. The trolleys feature: Ⅲ Wheels that are tapered to match the 2° taper of the track and keep the trolley centered which means easier rolling and longer wheel life. Ⅲ DuraComp 4™ wheel material that is more durable and lasts longer than steel wheels. Ⅲ Ball bearings in the wheels that are sealed and lubricated for life. Ⅲ An operating temperature range between +5°F to +200°F. Ⅲ Drop stops that are integrated into the body of the trolley....

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Ceiling Mounted Work Station Bridge Cranes For clear oor areas, Gorbel’s ergonomic solution when a work area must be free from any support structures that may interfere with operations. Gorbel Ceiling Mounted Bridge Cranes and Monorails feature: Ⅲ A pre-engineered, modular design that makes them easy to install, expand, and relocate Ⅲ Rigid runways and special end trucks that optimize movement and load positioning Ⅲ Track with a high strength-to-weight ratio Ⅲ Ease of movement that is three times that of traditional I-beam cranes Ⅲ Designed to meet Seismic Zone IV applications. Gorbel Ceiling...

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Seismic Zone IV

Seismic Zone IV

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