Wall Bracket Jib Cranes

Gorbel wall mounted jib cranes come in two different styles: wall bracket jibs and wall cantilever jibs. Wall bracket jibs are sometimes also referred to as tie rod jibs in reference to the tie rod that is used to reinforce the Jib. Wall cantilever jib cranes typically cost a little more than tie rod jibs, but offer the advantage of greater headroom. Wall mounted jib cranes are the most cost-effective way to get hoist coverage in your work area. By mounting to an existing wall or column, you save the expense of pouring a foundation.

Gorbel Wall Bracket Jib Cranes

Features:

  • Low dead weight of the boom combined with bronze bushings and oil-impregnated bronze thrust washers provide for easy rotation and superior load positioning.
  • Formed bracket fittings provide greater reliability. No welds in tension, all bolts are in double shear.
  • Pre-engineered for use with powered hoists.
  • Single tie rod, right hand threaded at both ends for easy boom adjustment and installation.
  • All connections bolted, including movable bolted trolley stops.
  • Grease fittings are provided for easy field lubrication.
  • Optional powered 200° rotation available.

Applications:

  • Individual hoist coverage in work bays.
  • Applications along walls or columns of plants.
  • Supplement to an overhead crane or monorail system.

Accessories:

  • Tie rods for jib kits (right hand threads – both ends).
  • Retrofit I universal motorized kit – 1/4 to 2 ton, 20 ft. maximum span.
  • Retrofit II universal motorized kit – 3 to 5 ton, 20 ft. maximum span.
  • Tagline assemblies.
  • Anchor bolt templates.
  • Multi-position lock device.
  • Single-position lock device.

Gorbel Wall Cantilever Jib Cranes

Features:

  • The fittings contain bronze bushings and oil-impregnated bronze thrust washers which provide for easy rotation and superior load positioning.
  • Fabricated steel fittings provide excellent torsional rigidity.
  • Pre-engineered for use with powered hoists.
  • When the bracket center dimension is 6’0″ or less, the mast/boom connection is welded to provide the most economical means of installation.
  • When the bracket center is greater than 6’0″, a bolted mast/boom connection is used, enabling larger cranes to be shipped disassembled for ease of handling during shipping and installation.
  • Optional 200° powered rotation available.

Applications:

  • Hoist coverage along walls or columns.
  • Individual use in bays.
  • Supplement to an overhead crane or monorail system.

Accessories:

  • Retrofit I universal motorized kit – 1/4 to 2 tons, 20 ft. maximum span.
  • Retrofit II universal motorized kit – 3 to 5 tons, 20 ft. maximum span.
  • Tagline assemblies.
  • Anchor bolt templates.
  • Multi-position lock device.
  • Single-position lock device