Articulating Jib Cranes

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Free Standing Articulating Jib Cranes (AJ360) are perfect for applications that demand an Articulating Jib, but lack the walls or columns needed to mount the crane.  These cranes offer effortless rotation and a consistent responsiveness when positioning loads in a work cell, through open doorways, or into machines.

  • Floor mounted for easy installation and relocation
  • Capacities from 150 to 2000 lbs., spans to 16 ft.
  • 360° rotation at both pivot points (optional)
  • Can be used with hook mounted lifting devices (electric, air, or vacuum)

Ceiling Mounted Articulating Jib Cranes (AJ360-C) can move loads around corners, reach into machines or doorways, and swing under obstructions.  This versatile crane is perfect in applications that require an operator to rotate the jib in close to the pivot point.

  • Capacities from 150 to 2000 lbs., spans to 16 ft.
  • Can be mounted to a platform supported from a Gorbel® Work Station Bridge Crane to allow the jib to swing under an obstruction or outside the normal coverage of a bridge crane
  • Can be used with hook mounted lifting devices (electric, air, and vacuum)
Wall/Column Mounted Articulating Jib Cranes (AJ200) can move loads around corners, reach into machines or doorways, and swing under obstructions.  This crane is perfect in applications that require an operator to rotate the jib in close to the pivot point.

  • Capacities from 150-2000 lbs., spans up to 16 ft.
  • 200° rotation on primary boom
  • Suited for applications where maneuvering around obstacles or swinging under obstructions is necessary
Features:
  • Floor mounted for easy installation and relocation
  • Capacities from 150 to 2000 lbs., spans to 16 ft.
  • 360° rotation at both pivot points (optional)
  • Can be used with hook mounted lifting devices (electric, air, or vacuum)
Use for:
  • Circular coverage area
  • Moving loads around corners or through doorways
  • Reaching loads into machines
  • Swinging loads under obstructions
Industry's Best Warranty - 5 years on Manual and Motorized Cranes!

Industry's Best Delivery - 5-Day Shipments available for all manually operated cranes. 2- or 3- Day Premium Service also available.

Multiple Shipping Points - We have multiple manufacturing facilities, and we ship from the closest plant to lower your freight costs and reduce product damage

"If it's late, we pay the freight" - When delivery is critical, you can depend on Gorbel. Upon request, we will guarantee your crane will be ready for shipment on the promised date or we pay the freight

Ease of Installation - We build and assemble all components with jigs and fixtures to ensure easy installationr;

Ease of Operation - This helps reduce operator injuries and increase your company's productivity

Local Representation - Gorbel® Jib Cranes are sold and serviced through a network of experienced material handling specialists through North America, China, Korea, and Australia

Versatility - Gorbel makes a complete line of jib cranes to meet your needs!

Safety - All cranes are pre-engineered for powered hoist operation - with a factor of 15% of the jib capacity for the combined weight of the hoist and trolley and an additional factor of 25% of the jib capacity for the impact of powered hoists.

Available Accessories:
  • Electric lifting devices
  • Air lifting devices
  • Vacuum lifting devices
Anchor Bolt Load: The total amount of force that is applied to each supporting anchor bolt; usually measured in kips.

Axial Load: The total vertical force applied to the supporting structure.

Formula: Axial load = (overall weight of the crane) + (design factor x weight of load)

Boom: The horizontal beam (track) upon which the hoist trolley travels. The "jib" of the Jib Crane.

Bracket Center: The distance, center line to center line, between two supporting brackets of a Wall Mounted Jib Crane (i.e. the distance between the two wall mounting points).

Capacity: The maximum live weight that the crane is designed to support. For jib cranes, the design load is based on the capacity, plus a hoist and trolley allowance (15% of capacity) and an impact allowance (25% of capacity). The allowable deflection of the crane is calculated using the design load plus the hoist allowance. Load testing can be performed to 125% of rated load capacity.

Deflection: The difference in elevation at the tip of the boom between an unloaded crane and a fully loaded crane; usually measured in inches. Gorbel tends to have stricter deflection criteria than others in the industry.

Foundation: Free Standing jib cranes require that a special foundation, usually of concrete and steel, be used to support the crane and prevent the crane from tipping over. Foundation recommendations can be found in the price pages and in the installation manual.

Height Under Boom (HUB): The distance from the floor to the underside of the crane's boom. The minimum height under boom equals the height of the load, plus the maximum distance the load is to be lifted, plus the headroom required for the hoist, trolley, and attachments.

Mast: The vertical steel component of the jib crane which supports the crane. Free Standing jib cranes (including Work Station Jibs) have a circular pipe for a mast, Wall Cantilever cranes have standard I-beams, and Mast Type cranes have wide flange beams. Wall Bracket cranes do not have a mast.

Overall Height: The distance to the highest point on the jib crane (should include hardware). A minimal clearance (nominally 3 inches) is required from any obstructions above the boom or tie rod assembly throughout the entire rotation of the crane.

Span: For a jib crane, span is the distance from the center of the pivot point to the end of the boom. Note that "span" is greater than actual "working span" or "hook coverage."

Supporting Structure: For a free standing articulating jib crane the supporting structure is the foundation which the crane is bolted to or implanted in. For a wall or column mounted articulating jib crane , the supporting structure is the wall or column to which the crane is bolted.

Thrust and Pull: Forces exerted by a crane on its supporting structure. Thrust is the pushing (or compressive) force exerted on the structure, while Pull is the tensile force. Thrust and Pull are thus equal (but opposite in direction) to each other. The maximum thrust and pull occurs when the crane is loaded at full capacity.

Features:
  • Mounted overhead so it doesn't disrupt the workflow in the production area below
  • Can be stationary mounted or platform supported from a Gorbel® dual girder Work Station Bridge Crane, which allows usage outside the normal coverage of a bridge crane, and allows coverage of multiple work cells
  • Available in standard capacities to 2000 lbs. with spans to 16 ft.
  • Requires minimal overhead clearance for installation
Use For:
  • Places you cannot reach with a traditional jib
  • Moving loads around corners
  • Reaching into machines or through doorways
  • Swinging under obstructions
Industry's Best Warranty - 5 years on Manual and Motorized Cranes!

Industry's Best Delivery - 5-Day Shipments available for all manually operated cranes. 2- or 3- Day Premium Service also available.

Multiple Shipping Points - We have multiple manufacturing facilities, and we ship from the closest plant to lower your freight costs and reduce product damage

"If it's late, we pay the freight" - When delivery is critical, you can depend on Gorbel. Upon request, we will guarantee your crane will be ready for shipment on the promised date or we pay the freight.

Ease of Installation - We build and assemble all components with jigs and fixtures to ensure easy installation

Ease of Operation - This helps reduce operator injuries and increase your company's productivity

Local Representation - Gorbel® Jib Cranes are sold and serviced through a network of experienced material handling specialists through North America, China, Korea, and Australia

Versatility - Gorbel makes a complete line of jib cranes to meet your needs!

Safety - All cranes are pre-engineered for powered hoist operation - with a factor of 15% of the jib capacity for the combined weight of the hoist and trolley and an additional factor of 25% of the jib capacity for the impact of powered hoists.

Available Accessories:
  • Air swivel for boom and arm
  • Air swivel for boom
  • Air swivel for arm
  • Collectors for boom and arm
  • Collectors for boom
  • Collectors for arm
  • Rotation stops for boom
  • Rotation stops for arm
Anchor Bolt Load: The total amount of force that is applied to each supporting anchor bolt; usually measured in kips.

Axial Load: The total vertical force applied to the supporting structure.

Formula: Axial load = (overall weight of the crane) + (design factor x weight of load)

Boom: The horizontal beam (track) upon which the hoist trolley travels. The "jib" of the Jib Crane.

Bracket Center: The distance, center line to center line, between two supporting brackets of a Wall Mounted Jib Crane (i.e. the distance between the two wall mounting points).

Capacity: The maximum live weight that the crane is designed to support. For jib cranes, the design load is based on the capacity, plus a hoist and trolley allowance (15% of capacity) and an impact allowance (25% of capacity). The allowable deflection of the crane is calculated using the design load plus the hoist allowance. Load testing can be performed to 125% of rated load capacity.

Deflection: The difference in elevation at the tip of the boom between an unloaded crane and a fully loaded crane; usually measured in inches. Gorbel tends to have stricter deflection criteria than others in the industry.

Foundation: Free Standing jib cranes require that a special foundation, usually of concrete and steel, be used to support the crane and prevent the crane from tipping over. Foundation recommendations can be found in the price pages and in the installation manual.

Height Under Boom (HUB): The distance from the floor to the underside of the crane's boom. The minimum height under boom equals the height of the load, plus the maximum distance the load is to be lifted, plus the headroom required for the hoist, trolley, and attachments.

Mast: The vertical steel component of the jib crane which supports the crane. Free Standing jib cranes (including Work Station Jibs) have a circular pipe for a mast, Wall Cantilever cranes have standard I-beams, and Mast Type cranes have wide flange beams. Wall Bracket cranes do not have a mast.

Overall Height: The distance to the highest point on the jib crane (should include hardware). A minimal clearance (nominally 3 inches) is required from any obstructions above the boom or tie rod assembly throughout the entire rotation of the crane.

Span: For a jib crane, span is the distance from the center of the pivot point to the end of the boom. Note that "span" is greater than actual "working span" or "hook coverage."

Supporting Structure: For a free standing articulating jib crane the supporting structure is the foundation which the crane is bolted to or implanted in. For a wall or column mounted articulating jib crane , the supporting structure is the wall or column to which the crane is bolted.

Thrust and Pull: Forces exerted by a crane on its supporting structure. Thrust is the pushing (or compressive) force exerted on the structure, while Pull is the tensile force. Thrust and Pull are thus equal (but opposite in direction) to each other. The maximum thrust and pull occurs when the crane is loaded at full capacity.

Features:
  • Can handle up to 200° rotation for the primary boom
  • Standard capacities up to 2000 lbs.
  • Standard spans up to 16 ft.
Use For:
  • Places you cannot reach with a traditional jib
  • Maneuvering under obstructions or around obstacles
  • Reaching into machines or through doorways
  • Swinging under obstructions
Industry's Best Warranty - 5 years on Manual and Motorized Cranes!

Industry's Best Delivery - 5-Day Shipments available for all manually operated cranes. 2- or 3- Day Premium Service also available.

Multiple Shipping Points - We have multiple manufacturing facilities, and we ship from the closest plant to lower your freight costs and reduce product damage

"If it's late, we pay the freight" - When delivery is critical, you can depend on Gorbel. Upon request, we will guarantee your crane will be ready for shipment on the promised date or we pay the freight

Ease of Installation - We build and assemble all components with jigs and fixtures to ensure easy installation

Ease of Operation - This helps reduce operator injuries and increase your company's productivity;

Local Representation - Gorbel® Jib Cranes are sold and serviced through a network of experienced material handling specialists through North America, China, Korea, and Australia

Versatility - Gorbel makes a complete line of jib cranes to meet your needs!

Safety - All cranes are pre-engineered for powered hoist operation - with a factor of 15% of the jib capacity for the combined weight of the hoist and trolley and an additional factor of 25% of the jib capacity for the impact of powered hoists.

Available Accessories:
  • Air swivel for boom and arm
  • Air swivel for boom
  • Air swivel for arm
  • Collectors for boom and arm
  • Collectors for boom
  • Collectors for arm
  • Rotation stops for boom
  • Rotation stops for arm
Anchor Bolt Load: The total amount of force that is applied to each supporting anchor bolt; usually measured in kips.

Axial Load: The total vertical force applied to the supporting structure.

Formula: Axial load = (overall weight of the crane) + (design factor x weight of load)

Boom: The horizontal beam (track) upon which the hoist trolley travels. The "jib" of the Jib Crane.

Bracket Center: The distance, center line to center line, between two supporting brackets of a Wall Mounted Jib Crane (i.e. the distance between the two wall mounting points).

Capacity: The maximum live weight that the crane is designed to support. For jib cranes, the design load is based on the capacity, plus a hoist and trolley allowance (15% of capacity) and an impact allowance (25% of capacity). The allowable deflection of the crane is calculated using the design load plus the hoist allowance. Load testing can be performed to 125% of rated load capacity.

Deflection: The difference in elevation at the tip of the boom between an unloaded crane and a fully loaded crane; usually measured in inches. Gorbel tends to have stricter deflection criteria than others in the industry.

Foundation: Free Standing jib cranes require that a special foundation, usually of concrete and steel, be used to support the crane and prevent the crane from tipping over. Foundation recommendations can be found in the price pages and in the installation manual.

Height Under Boom (HUB): The distance from the floor to the underside of the crane's boom. The minimum height under boom equals the height of the load, plus the maximum distance the load is to be lifted, plus the headroom required for the hoist, trolley, and attachments.

Mast: The vertical steel component of the jib crane which supports the crane. Free Standing jib cranes (including Work Station Jibs) have a circular pipe for a mast, Wall Cantilever cranes have standard I-beams, and Mast Type cranes have wide flange beams. Wall Bracket cranes do not have a mast.

Overall Height: The distance to the highest point on the jib crane (should include hardware). A minimal clearance (nominally 3 inches) is required from any obstructions above the boom or tie rod assembly throughout the entire rotation of the crane.

Span: For a jib crane, span is the distance from the center of the pivot point to the end of the boom. Note that "span" is greater than actual "working span" or "hook coverage."

Supporting Structure: For a free standing articulating jib crane the supporting structure is the foundation which the crane is bolted to or implanted in. For a wall or column mounted articulating jib crane , the supporting structure is the wall or column to which the crane is bolted.

Thrust and Pull: Forces exerted by a crane on its supporting structure. Thrust is the pushing (or compressive) force exerted on the structure, while Pull is the tensile force. Thrust and Pull are thus equal (but opposite in direction) to each other. The maximum thrust and pull occurs when the crane is loaded at full capacity.