Work Station Jib Crane

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.

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 rolling surfaces clean, contributing to easier movement and longer life. The track’s low weight-per-foot reduces the dead weight of the boom. And all Gorbel® enclosed track profiles feature 2° taper in the lower running flange which helps center the trolley in the track, increasing wheel life and allowing smooth rolling of the trolleys.

Unsurpassed Ease of Rotation
The steel enclosed track work station jibs (WSJ360, WSJ200, TSJ50 and TSJ150) weigh less and rotate easier than traditional I-beam cranes. The aluminum wall mounted jibs (AL100) feature extruded aluminum enclosed track that is lighter in weight for even easier movement of the boom.

Precise Load Positioning
A hoist trolley with low rolling resistance and lubricated-for-life sealed bearings combined with easy rotation of the boom help to precisely position and spot loads.

DURACOMP 4 Wheels
Gorbel trolley wheels are made of DURACOMP 4 - a food grade material that outperforms steel wheels in endurance and destructive testing. Wheels are tapered to match the track flange’s 2° taper, which enhances wheel life and keeps the trolleys running smoothly.

Pre-engineered for Powered Hoists
Hoist trolleys are included in the base price of all Gorbel Work Station Jib Cranes. A factor of 15% of the jib capacity is allowed for the weight of the hoist, trolley and below-the-hook device. A factor of 25% of the jib capacity is allowed for impact (covers hoist speeds up to 50 fpm).

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Free Standing Jib

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.

Easy Movement
Ease of Operation Allows operators to position loads precisely, effortlessly and efficiently Precision tapered roller bearings in top pivot and trunnion assemblies provide smooth operation and long life. Full supporting triangular base plate gussets are used (in lieu of struts) to minimize crane deflection, thus making it easier to accurately position loads.

Ease of Installation
Ease of Installation Independent head assembly, installed separately from the boom for easier installation Recessed bearing assembly allows greatly reduced clearances needed for installation Bolted head/boom connection which permits separate installation and provides maximum lift for the hoist, since it can be installed very close to the underside of the lower ceiling obstruction for greater head room.

Movable bolted trolley stops
Movable bolted trolley stops In-head totally enclosed, bottom entry collector assembly allows the option of easily adding power to the hoist for 360° rotation at the time of or after purchase./p>

Full Rated Capacity
Full Rated Capacity Pre-engineered for use with powered hoists. A factor of 15% of the jib crane capacity is allowed for the hoist and trolley weight with an additional 25% of the capacity allowed for impact, thus giving full rated capacity use of the jib.

Mast Type Jib

Mast Type Jib reduce thrust and pull forces, no foundation required.

Economical
Simple, efficient design that usually requires no special foundation makes the Mast Type Crane the most cost effective of the 360° rotation jib styles.

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 washer, provides ease of movement. Exerts the least amount of force of any Gorbel® jib on its supporting structure.

Full Rated Capacity
Pre-engineered for use with powered hoists. A factor of 15% of the jib crane capacity is allowed for the hoist and trolley weight with an additional 25% of the capacity allowed for impact, thus giving full rated capacity use of the jib. Three key requirements must be met before deciding on a Mast Type Jib Crane: An adequate structural support to stabilize the crane at the top of the mast must exist. If the jib is installed underneath an overhead crane runway or building truss, then the deflection of the supporting member may not exceed 1/2 inch. Clearance overhead for the pivot assembly must exist. Clearance overhead for the boom to rotate must exist.

Full Rated Capacity
Full Rated Capacity Pre-engineered for use with powered hoists. A factor of 15% of the jib crane capacity is allowed for the hoist and trolley weight with an additional 25% of the capacity allowed for impact, thus giving full rated capacity use of the jib.

Maximum Trolley Travel

Mast/beam connections eliminate the need for tie rods or knee braces found on competitive designs, thus permitting maximum trolley travel.

Available in Two Styles

MT400 FULL CANTILEVER - provides for maximum amount of lift where full use of available headroom is desired.

MT450 DROP CANTILEVER - jib boom can be placed at a specific height to clear overhead obstruction.