THE SMARTER WAY TO LIFT: G-FORCE® & EASY ARM®
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® The leader in crane technology and ergonomic lifting G-FORCE & EASY ARM® ELECTRIC SERVO POWERED INTELLIGENT LIFTING DEVICES

Does your lifting application require a little more than traditional lifting devices can offer? When speed, precision, and programmability matter—choose Gorbel®’s G-Force® and Easy Arm®. Gorbel®’s G-Force® and Easy Arm® Intelligent Lifting Devices use exclusive patented technology and an industrial processor controlled servo drive system to deliver unmatched lifting precision and speed. Their fusion of advanced technology and basic human guidance maximize your productivity while minimizing the risk of injury to your operators. Choose our G-Force® unit to mount to a bridge crane, or go with...

ANTI-RECOIL TECHNOLOGY This prevents the G-Force® and Easy Arm® units from moving or recoiling when there is a sudden change in load, reducing the risk of potentially serious injury. FLOAT MODE The G-Force® and Easy Arm® units offer our versatile Float Mode. With as a little as 1/2lb (227 g) of force on the load itself, operators can precisely orient loads throughout the full stroke range by manipulating the load with their hands. POWER LOSS PROTECTION A fail safe load braking system locks the unit in place in the event of a power loss. BLAZING SPEEDS With G-Force® speeds reaching 200 fpm...

G-Force® now uses the latest processor to offer you the most advanced features in the intelligent lifting market. Our cutting edge units are available in two models – our base model, the Q2, loaded with intelligence features for most applications, and our enhanced model, the iQ2, which offers even more configuration options with electrical control Input/Output (I/O) points at the handle and in the actuator. • Updated computer based user interface makes configuration a breeze. • More customizable handle-based I/O options mean the lower priced Q2 model can handle a wider range of simple...

Standard Features Anti-recoil technology Infinite speed control Power loss protection Operator present detection Capacity overload Float mode Pinpoint precision User settable load limiting OLED display Multiple language capabilities and on-screen handle display Seven different handle configurations Menu setting lock out feature User settable maintenance alerts Fault code history log G-Link Smart Connect IoT connectivity enabled Multiple sets 8 points that can be configured as Inputs or Outputs* User configurable Inputs and Outputs at the actuator Tablet or PC based wireless user interface...

G-FORCE G-FORCE® Q2 AND iQ2  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 MOUNTED CRANE CONFIGURATION FOR: • Higher capacities: available in 165, 330, 660, and 1320 lb capacities • Faster speeds: maximum speeds up to 200 fpm • More responsive performance: faster...

EASY ARM® Q2 AND iQ2  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 turn-key, 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, 330, and 660 lbs • Easy installation:...

3 INNOVATIVE HANDLE DESIGN G 360™ Swivel Assembly Our G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Devices have a combined collector/air swivel that allows the handle to continuously rotate without damaging electrical conductors in the coil cord or optional air coil. This is ideal in applications where the operator is continuously rotating the handle. Multi-Language Handle Display High resolution OLED, multilanguage handle display allows for menu style set up of features like Virtual Limits and Speed Reduction Points. It also communicates valuable information like operation modes, weight readout,...

Q2 AND iQ2 HANDLE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS The G-Force® and Easy Arm® were designed to provide flexibility in handle configurations. Your Gorbel distributor or your tooling integrator can help you choose the handle configuration best suited for your application. See tooling examples on pages 15-16. In-Line Slide Handle 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. Remote Mount Slide Handle This configuration offers the same smooth control as the slide handle, but...

G-FORCE® Q2 AND iQ2: BRIDGE CRANE MOUNTED LIFTING DEVICE C dimension may change according to the track series you’re using. Consult factory for actual dimension. D references unit in full up position.

HANDLE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS Remote Mount Slide Suspended Pendant Control 8.5” Remote Mount Pendant Control 17.5” FORCE SENSING HANDLES

1320 LB. UNIT HANDLE CONFIGURATIONS Remote Slide In-Line Slide Remote Pendant Suspended Pendant Remote Slide In-Line Slide D references unit in full up position.

GORBEL’S G-FORCE® TECHNOLOGY: PROVEN PERFORMANCE ERGONOMIC STUDY 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. Figure 1: Number of Palletizing Lifts (Normalized for Energy Expenditure) 30 High Cycle Test Operators were: 124 % more productive with the G-Force 74 % more...