Jib Cranes

·       Wall Bracket Jib Cranes are the Most Economical Style of JibCrane

·       Capacities from 1/4 ton to 5 tons, with spans up to 30 ft.

·       180 – 200 degree rotation available.

·       Require a structurally adequate wall or column to support thejib.

·       Require sufficient clearance above the boom throughout its arcto accommodate the tie rod suspension.

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Wall Mounted Jib Cranes economically providehoist coverage for individual use in bays, along walls or columns, or assupplements to an overhead crane or monorail system.

·       Provide more hook height than Wall Bracket Jib Crane

·       Capacities from 1/4 to 5 Tons, with spans up to 20 ft

·       180 – 200 degree rotation provided.

·       Provide hoist coverage for individual use in bays, along wallsor columns, and as supplements to an overhead crane or monorail system.

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Heavy Duty Jib Cranes built to yourSpecifications – Gorbel – Spanco

Heavy Duty Free Standing Jib Cranes are veryversatile cranes.  These Floor Mounted Jib Cranes are perfect underneathlarge bridge cranes, in open areas where they can serve several work stations,in outdoor applications such as loading docks, or in machining and assembly operationswhere they can be overlapped with other jib cranes to provide staged coverage.

·       Industrial Jib Cranes are available in floor mounted, and sleeveinsert mounted styles

·       Capacities from 500 to 10,000 lbs, with spans to 20 ft.

·       Use I-beam boom assemblies for heavier capacities and longerspans

·       Motorized Rotation Jib Cranes Available

Typical uses of Jib Cranes:

·       Circular coverage areas

·       Outdoor applications such as loading docks

·       Applications underneath large bridge cranes

·       Open areas where the jib can serve several areas

·       Machining or assembly applications where it can be overlappedwith other jibs to provide staged coverage

Selection of the right Jib Crane should bebased on the type and extent of structural support available, requirements(present or anticipated) for powered operation of the hoist or crane, therelative cost of equipment, and the overall cost of installation.

Capacity:   The maximum weight intons that the crane is designed to support.  It is based on a design loadwhich equals the capacity of crane plus a standard hoist allowance (15% ofcapacity) and an standard impact allowance (25% of capacity).

Underboom Height:  The distance in feetfrom the floor to the underside of the jib crane boom.  The minimum heightunder boom must be equal to the height of the load, the maximum distance theload is lifted, plus the headroom required for the hoist, trolley and liftingattachments.

Overall Height: The distance in feet to thehighest point on the Jib Crane.  A minimal clearance (3? nominal) from anyobstructions above the boom or tension rod assembly must be provided throughthe entire rotation of the Jib Crane.

Working Span:  This is less than thenominal span.  It is a function of the maximum hook reach and the abilityto get the trolley close to the mast.

Power Requirements: Will the crane requirepower for rotation or to operate the hoist or trolley?  If so, will it beair or electric power supplied to the Jib Crane?  Will power be suppliedabove the Jib Crane Mast or at ground level?

Installation:  The cost of installing thecrane in the plant can equal or exceed the cost of the crane itself.  Lookfor a crane design that simplifies the installation procedure by providingbolted connections between the mast and the boom.

Safety: Insist on features that maximizeprotection to the worker and the load such as:   fabricated fittings,double shear bolt mountings, movable endstops, avoidance of tension welds andprotection from accidental dislodgement of the head and boom.

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Free Standing Work Station Jib Cranes are theideal substitute for traditional, heavy I-Beam Jib Cranes. These jibs aredesigned to service circular areas and support tool balancers, air balancers,vacuum lifters, and hoists. When floor mounted, Workstation Jib Cranes canaccommodate up to a 360 degree rotation. Workstation Jib Cranes area availablein capacities from 100 lbs. to 1000 lbs. with spans up to 16 ft.

·       Most can be bolted directly to existing floors without addingspecial foundations

·       Feature a retaining pin through the pivot pin to help resistaccidental upward dislodgement of the boom assembly

·       Includes hoist trolley

·       Roller bearings provide for unsurpassed ease of movement.

·       Portable Bases are available with forklift pockets for flexiblepositioning.

Workstation Jib Crane Portable Bases

Portable counterweight bases are available forFreestanding Workstation Jibs, which allow Jib to be moved by large fork liftanywhere in the facility.

Portable Workstation Cranes eliminate the needfor redundant hoisting equipment.  One unit can handle multiple areas.