Gorbel Jib and Workstation Cranes
One Operator Instead of Two.
Gorbel jib and workstation cranes from 150 to 4,000 lbs, laid out and installed by an authorized Gorbel dealer serving the Southeast.
Tell Us What You Lift
Do You Need a Jib or a Workstation Crane
Quick answer
A jib crane covers a circle around one fixed point. A workstation bridge crane covers a rectangle. Both use enclosed track, where the trolley runs inside the section rather than on an exposed flange, which is what makes them light enough to move by hand.
- Capacities from 150 to 4,000 lbs; bridge spans up to 34 feet.
- Free-standing, ceiling-mounted workstation, and portable gantry configurations.
- Enclosed track workstation cranes are designed to ANSI MH27.2.
- G-Force and Easy Arm Intelligent lifting devices for precise placement.
Why a Gorbel Crane Feels Different to the Operator
How it works
Modular Construction
No Power for Bridge Travel
Free-Standing or Ceiling-Mounted
Work Out Which One You Need
Configure a crane
Enter the load, the reach and what can carry it. The tool returns the configuration that fits and the reason a jib or a bridge is the right answer.
Cranes We Have Installed
Recent work
Most of these went into buildings that were already running. A stainless system for a washdown bay, ergonomic lifting fitted around a live vehicle assembly line, jibs added at individual machines where the building crane was the bottleneck. The constraint is almost never the crane. It is the slab, the roof steel, or the fact that the line cannot stop while you install it.
We handle the survey, the layout, the foundation work and the installation on one contract, so there is no gap between what was quoted and what gets built.
Jib Crane or Workstation Crane, Side by Side
Choose a configuration
In one line: choose a jib crane when one station needs circular coverage around a fixed point. Choose a workstation bridge crane when you need rectangular coverage of a cell or multiple stations.
Gorbel Crane History and Product Line
Gorbel has manufactured ergonomic cranes since the late 1970s. The company was founded as a manufacturer of manually rotated jib cranes. As Gorbel developed into a larger company, mechanized jibs were added to expand the crane line.
Gorbel saw a need for a wider range of lifting products in the manufacturing environment. That need produced its line of enclosed track workstation bridge cranes, including free-standing workstation bridge cranes, ceiling-mounted workstation bridge cranes, monorails and workstation jib cranes.
Gorbel I-beam jib cranes are available with manual or motorized rotation, alongside a full line of enclosed track jib cranes.
Gorbel overhead material handling cranes are sold through distributors like Power and Motion.
Explore the rest of the Gorbel line: Gorbel gantry cranes, G-Force and Easy Arm intelligent lifting devices, and Cleveland Tramrail patented Tarca track for 5 to 40 ton systems.
What Buyers Check Before Calling
FAQ
If yours is not here, call the shop.
Can you install one without stopping the cell?
Typically, a freestanding jib crane with a capacity under 1,000 lb can be designed with a foundation-less mounting system. Above that capacity, a dedicated concrete foundation is generally required, which involves cutting, pouring, and allowing the concrete to cure before installation. Freestanding bridge cranes, wall-mounted cranes, and ceiling-mounted cranes can generally be installed much faster, often within a single shift, provided the existing structure is suitable and any required preparations are complete.
How does a jib crane's price compare with a workstation crane?
A jib crane typically costs less than a freestanding workstation crane because it does not require a runway, support columns, or building modifications. Pricing depends on capacity and boom length, but the comparison usually turns on coverage, not capacity.
Are you an actual Gorbel dealer?
Yes, an authorized dealer, which is why the layout, the order and the installation come from one place rather than from a manufacturer and a separate installer.
Will our building steel take it?
That is the question we answer before anything is quoted. Ceiling-mounted systems load the roof structure, and free-standing masts put a substantial overturning moment into the slab. We check both ourselves.
Do you handle washdown or corrosive environments?
Yes. Stainless and specialty finishes are available for food, pharmaceutical and chemical environments.
Who inspects and services it afterwards?
We do. Crane inspection is one of our own services, so the system is supported by the people who installed it.
Tell Us What You Lift, How Often, and Where
Start a crane project
Call 770-529-0418 or use our contact form to schedule a site review. You'll receive an AutoCAD layout of the proposed crane system and a clear, itemized proposal covering equipment, freight, and turnkey installation.
