What is a gorbel Crane?

Gorbel’s work station bridge cranes for sale are offered as freestanding, overhead ceiling mounted or a combination of both as well as monorails. The Gorbel bridge crane product line covers capacity ranges from 150 pounds through 4,000 pounds and spans up to 30 feet. 1/2-Ton Overhead Work Station. Bridge Cranes.

What are intelligent lifting devices?

Intelligent lifting devices enable operators to lift and maneuver naturally, as if the devices were an extension of their arms. These products fill the void between traditional lifting devices and completely automated robotic solutions.

What is a zero gravity hoist?

The Q2/iQ2 hoist fuses zero gravity lifting, today’s advanced smart technology, and basic human guidance to maximize productivity while minimizing the risk of injury to the operator. This technology has a broad range of applications demonstrated in our custom lifting device videos.

What is considered a lifting device?

Lifting Devices (see definition below) are used to minimize the hazards associated with materials handling operations; some examples include cranes, hoists, lift trucks, scissor lifts, lift tables and forklifts.

What is a Foundationless jib crane?

Foundationless jibs give you greater flexibility in your initial install location. It’s also easy to relocate a jib when there’s no poured foundation. When your operation changes, your Gorbel foundationless jib can keep up with the change.

What is an articulated jib?

An articulated jib crane has a joint at the midpoint. This allows the jib to wrap around obstructions, or to approach a wall, where a straight jib might not be able to operate. Articulated jibs are generally-speaking easier to move than straight jib cranes, but they are more expensive.

What equipment is used for lifting devices?

overhead cranes and their supporting runways. patient hoists. motor vehicle lifts. vehicle tail lifts and cranes fitted to vehicles.

What machines are used to lift heavy objects?

Forklifts are common heavy lifting machines used in many businesses. Many different types of heavy lifting equipment are available in the marketplace, including forklifts, winches, hoists, cranes, and vacuum lifts.

What is a luffing jib?

To luff means to move the jib of a crane vertically to lift a load. A luffing jib moves under power (hydraulic or cable) with a load or into a working angle to lift a load. Manually fixed offsets are set at ground level. The boom is lowered and the pins retaining the vertical movement of the offset are removed.

What can be used to lift heavy objects?

Equipment used for lifting heavy things – thesaurus

  • block and tackle. noun. a piece of equipment that consists of wheels and ropes, used for lifting heavy objects.
  • crane. noun.
  • derrick. noun.
  • gantry. noun.
  • hoist. noun.
  • jack. noun.
  • jib. noun.
  • pulley. noun.

What is the most commonly used light lifting device?

Hoists are one of the most common used on jib cranes. Electric chain hoists are extremely cost effective and compliment a wide variety of lifting needs. Many hoists can be outfitted with additional attachments to pick up nearly anything effectively and efficiently.