Work Station Cranes

Gorbel® Work Station Cranes are a proven way to improve productivity, increase quality, and provide a safer work environment. Both the aluminum and steel Gorbel Workstation Crane Systems utilize enclosed track that is high in strength and low in weight.

With the ability to span up to 30 ft. and lift capacities between 150 and 4000 lbs., our line of ergonomic crane products guarantees increased productivity. Depending on your needs, Gorbel has the workstation cranes that are sure to handle any project. Have a need for some type of customized material handling solution? Call us, we can design a solution to best fit your application.

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Free Standing floor supported systems do not put stress on the building's overhead structure. Installation is usually more straight forward, and these cranes are also easier to relocate in the future. Free Standing systems require a reinforced concrete floor of at least 6 inches.

With Ceiling Mounted Systems, supporting steel does not interfere with the handling operation. Ceiling Mounted Systems require a building with an adequate overhead structure to hang the crane.

Hybrid Workstation Cranes are an extension of Gorbel®'s work station crane line. Hybrid Cranes utilize the strength and longevity of patented track with the light weight advantages of Gorbel®'s aluminum enclosed track bridges. Utilizing these two features together allows for greater installation flexibility to meet longer support centers. It also allows for multiple higher capacity bridges to be utilized on a single crane, with no buffers. Here are some key features of our Hybrid Work Station Cranes:

• Support Centers up to 50' - match your building's support structure or minimize floor obstructions

• Multiple bridges with no buffer - take full advantage of a single crane installation with multiple bridges and no buffers

• Manual Push/Pull - save on installation and maintenance by using a higher overall capacity crane with manual bridge and runway movement

• Complete Solution - incorporate a GS Hoist, a G-Force® lifting device, or both for a complete integrated system

• Capacity up to 1,000 lbs.
• Coverage: circular, Standard spans to 16'
• 360 degree rotation
• Designed to support tool balancers, air balancers, vacuum lifters, and hoists
• Foundationless options available - Download our Foundationless Jib Cranes Flyer
• Foundationless vs. Free Standing - Download our Infographic

• Capacity up to 2000 lbs.
• Coverage: circular, Standard spans to 16'
• 360 degree rotation at each pivot point
• Can be used with hook mounted lifting devices (electric, air, or vacuum)
• Foundationless options available - Download our Foundationless Jib Cranes Flyer
• Foundationless vs. Free Standing - Download our Infographic

• Capacity up to 2000 lbs.
• Coverage: circular, Standard spans to 16'
• 200 degree rotation on the primary boom

• Capacity up to 10,000 lbs.
• Coverage: circular, Standard spans to 20'
• 360 degree rotation
• 3 Mounting styles; base plate mounted, sleeve mounted, insert sleeve mounted
• Foundationless options available - Download our Foundationless Jib Cranes Flyer
• Foundationless vs. Free Standing - Download our Infographic

Gorbel's G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Devices enable operators to lift and maneuver heavy loads efficiently and ergonomically, as if the devices were an extension of their arms. The Q2 model is our feature packed base model. It offers the same speed and precision as our higher-end iQ2 model. Here are some key features of our G-Force Q2 model:

• 2 user configurable Inputs and 2 Outputs on the handle. This allows for more customization over a wide range of applications.

• Ability to set 3 sets of virtual limits for precise control

• Servo controlled processor system

• Tablet or computer based Smart Connect user interface makes configuration a breeze. Three levels of password protected access so different user types have access to the configurations based on their needs.

• Built in wireless connectivity via Wifi. This provides the ability to service and troubleshoot without the need for Ethernet or USB (though both are still provided as a standard) 

Gorbel's G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Devices enable operators to lift and maneuver heavy loads efficiently and ergonomically, as if the devices were an extension of their arms. The iQ2 model offers 8 configurable IO points on the handle plus 8 dedicated Input and 4 dedicated Output points at the actuator. Here are some key features of our G-Force iQ2 model:

• 8 Configurable inputs and outputs on the handle and 8 dedicated input and 4 output on actuator. This allows for more customization over a wide range of applications.

• Multiple sets of virtual limits for precise control

• Servo controlled processor system for precise control of angular or linear position, velocity, and acceleration

• Tablet or computer based Smart Connect user interface makes configuration a breeze. Three levels of password protected access so different user types have access to configurations based on their needs.

• Built in wireless connectivity via Wifi. This provides the ability to service and troubleshoot without the need for Ethernet or USB (though both are still provided as a standard) 

• Our handle and user interface is available in multiple languages - English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish

A Gorbel Electric Chain Hoist is the perfect complement to your Gorbel Work Station Crane, Jib Crane, Gantry Crane, or Cleveland Tramrail System. Rely on the name that has meant superior performance at every level to provide you with a complete, reliable lifting system, exactly when you need it.

By adding chain hoists to the offering, Gorbel offers the most convenient delivery and installation in the industry.

Our hoist line offers a wide range of models in different speeds and capacities to meet your needs. Our rugged construction makes them ideal for both high production environments and those applications requiring only periodic lifting and positioning.

A Fall Arrest System is an active means of protecting workers from injury due to falls. A complete personal fall arrest system includes an anchor, a body harness and a connector- such as a shock-absorbing fall arrest lanyard or self-retracting lanyard (SRL).

Using a Gorbel Tether Track™ Rigid Rail Fall Arrest System as your anchor provides workers with a high degree of mobility and freedom, while preventing falls to lower levels. Standard systems are designed to accommodate multiple workers, each weighing up to 310 pounds with tools.

Gorbel Tether Track™ Rigid Rail Fall Arrest Systems provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for reducing the risk of injury in elevated work environments. Available in various configurations, including multiple track profiles and support center distances, fall protection can be easily customized to fit every budget and application. All systems are designed by qualified engineers to meet the OSHA 1926 Subpart M construction standard, as well as the ANSI Z359 Fall Protection code.

CEILING MOUNTED SYSTEMS use the structure for support, as the rail is mounted either perpendicular or parallel to the ceiling beams. Should overhead obstacles be present, drop rod hangers with sway bracing can be supplied so that the system avoids these obstructions.

FREE STANDING SYSTEMS may be preferred whenever floor space is readily available to install column supports, when changes in work practices are anticipated, and when a building structure isn''t available. The flexibility of free standing systems allows them to be easily modified and moved should processes or fall protection needs change.

Multiple bridges can be supplied for both ceiling mounted and free standing systems, thus allowing multiple workers to utilize the system simultaneously.

Free standing cantilevered monorails are available in heights up to 26 feet to effectively protect workers maintaining, inspecting, or loading/unloading railcars, tankers or flatbed trucks.

When floor space is at a premium, ceiling mounted monorails can provide unparalleled fall protection while maintaining an open floor plan for material handling, production, or related activities. Ceiling mounted monorails use existing support steel for overall anchorage strength, and are ideal for production facilities and warehouses with tall ceilings since column support is not needed. Even if the facility has standard ceiling heights, the compact, low-profile design of ceiling mounted monorails provides full protection without headroom concerns.

The concept of a Fold-Away Fall Arrest System is simple: Deploy it when you need it, and fold it back when you''re done, maintaining productivity without compromising safety. The Tether Track'' Fold Away Fall Arrest System is the perfect solution for work cells requiring access to overhead cranes, when valuable floor space is limited, or when infrequent fall protection is necessary.

The Tether Track portable fall arrest gantry is ideal for applications where a permanent solution is not possible. It allows for single or multiple users to complete their required tasks, and can then be moved out of the way when not needed. The square tubing uprights, knee braces, and channel base allow for stable movement, while the Tether Track trolley rolls smoothly on an enclosed track flush mounted beneath the beam.

When numerous obstacles exist in the work space and standard multiple-column systems are not practical, single pole fall protection systems provide a convenient alternative. Used regularly in tank car servicing or heavy-duty truck securing and tarping areas, single pole systems require only a single foundation. Standard span lengths from 10' to 53' mean the system can be designed to meet the requirements of most loading/unloading and maintenance facilities.

Welcome to our Uplifted Blog. Stay up to date on the latest and greatest happenings at Gorbel and the world of manufacturing, material handling, and fall protection through the eyes of our bloggers.

This article is not about the importance of safety in your job. Instead, it's about making sure that you don't fall into the false choice between safety and productivity.

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In this article we discuss the eight most common warehouse problems that increase the risk of falling and some simple steps you can take to address them.

Inadequate fall protection can put your business at a higher risk for employee injury and death. This article covers seven ways your company can make fall protection a top priority in 2020.

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Here we cover some of the challenges facing today's industrial companies and the many ways that enclosed track workstation cranes help to address these challenges.

In this article we want to examine three of the most commonly used types of overhead cranes: the bridge crane, the gantry crane, and the monorail crane. We'll briefly discuss the defining characteristics of each of these systems, and how each one works. But our primary focus will be on understanding the particular environments and applications for which each type of crane is best suited.

Improving how your team handles product can be a key factor in increasing productivity and achieving operational efficiency. Through an examination of your current methods, you may find that it's time for your warehouse to put Intelligent Lift Assist Devices (ILDs) to work.

Most facility managers are always on a sprint to keep up with the safest, most efficient mode of running their factories, and upgrading to an electric chain hoist is one of them.

As with most companies, there is a desire to cut costs without jeopardizing quality. For distribution centers, unloading floor-loaded product faster while minimizing damage is key.

With proven productivity gains that not only reduce unload time, but also reduce or eliminate demurrage charges, standby charges and drop trailer charges, the Destuff-it can also reduce the number of doors needed for the unload operation with more trailer turns per door. The robust construction of each Destuff-it make it an ideal unloader for multi-shift operations.

Typically, companies who start using a Destuff-it machine over their usual step-stool method see a reduction in unload times of 50%. The total man hours required to unload a trailer are reduced by a similar amount. While the case rate will vary due to box size & weight, it is typically in excess of 800 boxes per hour. In addition, the unit can be connected to an auto palletizer for even higher case rates and further labor reductions.

When in unload mode, the Restuff-it is capable of achieving similar results to the Destuff-it. It is capable of reducing unload times as well as demurrage charges, standby charges and drop trailer charges. The Restuff-it can reduce the number of doors needed for the unload operation by enabling more trailer turns per door.

In loading mode, the ergonomic benefits of the Restuff-it are realized by using the operator platform to lift the worker to the proper position relative to the box wall. In addition to this ergonomic benefit, by increasing the accessibility to the top of the container, many users also realize an increase in cube utilization.

The cascading conveyor concept enables the setup of conveyor lines in any length. There are standard models including loading conveyors, unloading conveyors and universal conveyors (for loading and unloading purposes).

Cascading belt conveyors can easily be moved from dock to dock. In addition, the conveyor system can be linked to control and sorting functions including counting, scanning & weighing.

We are pleased to partner with FMH Conveyor, A World Class Manufacturer of Conveyors. As North America's leading provider in fluid truck loading and unloading material handling solutions, FMH Conveyors has led the industry for years with their NestaFlex, BestFlex, BestReach, MaxxReach and BestConnect brands.

With its innovative design, the BestFlex 1.9″ power roller conveyor requires less storage space when fully retracted and can service multiple dock doors for maximum productivity.

We utilize MaxxReach telescopic conveyors which provide the highest level of productivity for large volume, shipping and receiving applications at any type of distribution center. With its narrow footprint, long reach, and touch-free extension, you stay clear of floor surfaces and gain valuable floor space when the unit is fully retracted. Despite its heavy duty design, it is very easy to install and requires minimal operator control.

With the MaxxReach system, you can automate your loading and unloading areas and convey a variety of products from large to small packages, from loose bags to tires. Our state of-the-art engineered design incorporates quality, ergonomics and safety into each build-to-order design that help maximize efficiencies.