An innovative new intelligent lifting device, hoist, and series of portable ergonomic conveyors promise to boost productivity and safety at ProMat 2025ROCHESTER, NY & CHICAGO, IL — Gorbel, an international leader in ergonomic material handling technology, revealed its latest innovations at the internationally acclaimed ProMat manufacturing and supply chain trade show. Each product is unique in its application and engineering:A well-known product for nearly two decades, the Gorbel Intelligent Lifting Device (ILD) has undergone its latest transformation. The G-Force® VSeries combines cutting-edge advancements in servo technology with the unit’s propriety design. Operators will experience next-level load stability and unit responsiveness that mimics natural movement.Joining the Gorbel hoist lineup is the GSS 115 VAC Single Phase Hoist. This hoist stands out for its ability to operate in versatile, medium-duty spaces with lower power infrastructure. The unit is available in 1/4, 1/2, and 1-ton capacities and features a preconfigured Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for superior load control.On the Warehouse Solutions side of Gorbel, the Destuff-it™ 2.0 represents a major expansion to their Portable Ergonomic Conveyor offerings. Two new configurations enable end-users to select a unit that is best suited to their loading/unloading environment. Each configuration is designed to optimally position operators against product walls and reduce the risk of injury.The G-Force VSeries, GSS 115 VAC Hoist, and select Destuff-it 2.0 models are available for live demo at ProMat 2025 at McCormick Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois March 17-20.More About Gorbel®Gorbel® is a leader in overhead material handling, ergonomic lifting, and industrial fall protection. Our mission is to “Improve People’s Lives,” and that principle informs our product line-up and dedication to providing world-class service. With over 40years of experience, Gorbel® has established itself as a key player and innovator in the overhead and warehouse solutions industries. We offer a wide range of systems, from long-standing Work Station Cranes and Cleveland Tramrail® patented track cranes to new age intelligent lifting devices like the G-Force® and Easy Arm®articulating jib. Gorbel® entered the warehousing industry in 2020 with the Destuff-it™ portable ergonomic conveyor system, which assists workers when loading/unloading trailers. No matter the industry or application, Gorbel® is committed to offering the highest quality equipment and providing an extraordinary customer experience.ContactSarah WeiseGorbel® Incsarwei@gorbel.com724-454-3465

The device, called a G-Force, has become a world-leading example of ergonomic design and seamlessly bridges the gap between machine power and human dexterity.ROCHESTER, NY and CHICAGO, IL — At the globally renowned ProMat material handling and supply chain trade show, Gorbel® is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its groundbreaking G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Device. This device marked a significant advancement in ergonomic design upon its release in 2000.The G-Force was designed by UC Berkeley’s Dr. Homayoon Kazerooni and allows manufacturing workers to lift materials with an ease that is often reserved for robotic technology. “My primary motivation was to reduce the risk of work-related injuries. I feel fortunate to have met the Gorbel team — visionary and forward-thinking individuals who played a key role in bringing this to life,” he said.In the 25 years since Gorbel released the G-Force in the North American andEuropean markets, it has been used to lift almost anything one can imagine from farming equipment to space rovers. Current models can lift more than 1,000 lbs with just a touch of a finger. Retired Gorbel Vice President of Sales David Butwid said of the technology, “If there’s anything grand about this [anniversary], it’s how the G-Force improved workplace safety.”At ProMat, held at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL this March 17-20, Gorbel is hosting a special celebratory breakfast and will be offering live demos of the G-Force. Press affiliates are invited to Booth S2331 to speak with a Gorbel representative about this incredible milestone and learn about the company’s next innovations.More About Gorbel®Gorbel® is a leader in overhead material handling, ergonomic lifting, and industrial fall protection. Our mission is to “Improve People’s Lives,” and that principle informs our product line-up and dedication to providing world-class service. With over 40years of experience, Gorbel® has established itself as a key player and innovator in the overhead and warehouse solutions industries. We offer a wide range of systems, from long-standing Work Station Cranes and Cleveland Tramrail® patented track cranes to new age intelligent lifting devices like the G-Force® and Easy Arm®articulating jib. Gorbel® entered the warehousing industry in 2020 with the Destuff-it™ portable ergonomic conveyor system, which assists workers when loading/unloading trailers. No matter the industry or application, Gorbel® is committed to offering the highest quality equipment and providing an extraordinary customer experience.ContactSarah WeiseGorbel® Incsarwei@gorbel.com724-454-3465

This marks the 21st time that the Victor, NY based manufacturing company, which was founded in 1977, has been included on the Top 100 listRochester, NY – Gorbel® is pleased to announce that it has earned a spot on this year’s list of the Top 100 fastest-growing, privately owned companies in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region. The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce revealed the 38th annual Top 100 rankings at their awards celebration on November 6 at the Floreano Riverside Convention Center.To be eligible for the Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 program, companies must be privately owned, headquartered in the nine-countyRochester region, and have earned at least $1 million in revenue in each of the three most recent fiscal years.Bob Duffy, President and CEO of Greater Rochester Chamber ofCommerce, said, “Congratulations to Gorbel® for earning their spot as a2024 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 company. Their placement on this esteemed list is reflective of their commitment to growing in Greater Rochester and shaping the economy and community as one of the fastest-growing companies.”About Gorbel®Gorbel® is a leader in overhead material handling, ergonomic lifting, and industrial fall protection. Our mission is to "Improve People's Lives," and that principle informs our product line-up and dedication to providing world-class service. With over 40 years of experience, Gorbel® has established itself as a key player and innovator in the overhead and warehouse solutions industries.We offer a wide range of systems, from long standing Work Station Cranes and Cleveland Traimrail® patented track cranes to new age intelligent lifting devices like the G-Force® and Easy Arm® articulating jib. Gorbel® entered the warehousing industry in 2020 with the Destuff-it™ portable ergonomic conveyor system, which assists workers when loading/unloading trailers. No matter the industry or application, Gorbel® is committed to offering the highest quality equipment and providing an extraordinary customer experience.About the Greater Rochester Chamber of CommerceGreater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is a leading voice of business in the Greater Rochester, NY region, dedicated to promoting the interests of 1,300+ members and advocating for policies that support economic growth and prosperity. Greater Rochester Chamber is the number one resource for information, connections, and support that businesses need to succeed to a rapidly changing business environment. We strive to create a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration that encourages businesses to take risks, explore new opportunities, and grow.About the EventHeld at the Floreano Riverside Convention Center on Wednesday, November 6, the 38th Annual greater Rochester Chamber Top Awards celebrated the fasting growing, privately owned businesses in the area. A reception was followed by a ceremony. The atmosphere was party-like, with many companies bringing confetti and noisemakers.ContactJeff McNeilRob Beightolinfo@gorbel.com

Rochester, NY & Atlanta, GA – Gorbel®, a leading material handling innovator headquartered outside Rochester, is set to exhibit its groundbreaking Destuff-it™ machine at the highly anticipated MODEX 2024 supply chain industry trade show in Atlanta from March 11-14.    The Destuff-it™ represents an ergonomic approach to material handling, defined by semi-automation that assists workers instead of displacing them. Featuring an adjustable hydraulic platform, the machine allows one or two workers to precisely position themselves against floor-loaded product walls for efficient handling. Instead of repetitive reaching or bending, the Destuff-it™ brings workers to the products to significantly reduce strain and fatigue.    This is revolutionary for operations dealing with a high-volume of trailers and labor turnover, especially in warehouses or distribution centers. “Most containers and trailers are floor-loaded, meaning there are no pallets, just boxes stacked from the floor to the ceiling,” said Vice President of Sales and Customer Experience Pete Friedrich. “It's a tiring job to do if you're just heaving boxes all day long with no assistance from any other kinds of equipment.”   Gorbel® is excited to exhibit the Destuff-it™ at MODEX 2024, along with their renowned Overhead Solutions, and showcase how these innovative products align with their mission to “Improve People’s Lives.” Attendees can experience live demonstrations and interact with a team of product experts.   About Gorbel®  Gorbel® is a leader in overhead material handling, ergonomic lifting, and industrial fall protection. Our mission is to “Improve People’s Lives,” and that principle informs our product line-up and dedication to providing world-class service. With over 40 years of experience, Gorbel® has established itself as a key player and innovator in the overhead and warehouse solutions industries. We offer a wide range of systems, from long-standing Cleveland Tramrail® patented track cranes to new age intelligent lifting devices like the G-Force® and Easy Arm® articulating jib. Gorbel® entered the warehousing industry in 2020 with the Destuff-it™ portable ergonomic conveyor system, which assists workers when loading/unloading trailers. No matter the industry or application, Gorbel® is committed to offering the highest quality equipment and providing an extraordinary customer experience.   About MODEX 2024 “As the speed of manufacturing and supply chain operations continues to accelerate, building a more agile, efficient and transparent supply chain depends on today’s forward-thinking decisions. MODEX 2024 brings the entire industry together to provide end-to-end solutions for your operations... Over 45,000 manufacturing, supply chain and transportation professionals will attend seeking solutions for their operations from traditional equipment to sustainability to automation, robotics, and emerging tech.”    Hosted March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.   Contact Sarah Weise on Behalf of Gorbel® Inc. sarwei@gorbel.com 724-454-3465

Rochester, NY & Atlanta, GA – Gorbel®, a leading material handling innovator headquartered outside Rochester, is set to exhibit its groundbreaking Destuff-it™ machine at the highly anticipated MODEX 2024 supply chain industry trade show in Atlanta from March 11-14.   The Destuff-it™ represents an ergonomic approach to material handling, defined by semi-automation that assists workers instead of displacing them. Featuring an adjustable hydraulic platform, the machine allows one or two workers to precisely position themselves against floor-loaded product walls for efficient handling. Instead of repetitive reaching or bending, the Destuff-it™ brings workers to the products to significantly reduce strain and fatigue.   This is revolutionary for operations dealing with a high-volume of trailers and labor turnover, especially in warehouses or distribution centers. “Most containers and trailers are floor-loaded, meaning there are no pallets, just boxes stacked from the floor to the ceiling,” said Vice President of Sales and Customer Experience PeteFriedrich. “It's a tiring job to do if you're just heaving boxes all day long with no assistance from any other kinds of equipment.”   Gorbel® is excited to exhibit the Destuff-it™ at MODEX 2024, along with their renowned Overhead Solutions, and showcase how these innovative products align with their mission to “Improve People’s Lives.” Attendees can experience live demonstrations and interact with a team of product experts.   About Gorbel® Gorbel® is a leader in overhead material handling, ergonomic lifting, and industrial fall protection. Our mission is to “Improve People’s Lives,” and that principle informs our product line-up and dedication to providing world-class service. With over 40 years of experience, Gorbel® has established itself as a key player and innovator in the overhead and warehouse solutions industries. We offer a wide range of systems, from long-standing Cleveland Tramrail® patented track cranes to new age intelligent lifting devices like the G-Force® and Easy Arm® articulating jib. Gorbel® entered the warehousing industry in 2020 with the Destuff-it™ portable ergonomic conveyor system, which assists workers when loading/unloading trailers. No matter the industry or application, Gorbel® is committed to offering the highest quality equipment and providing an extraordinary customer experience.   About MODEX 2024 “As the speed of manufacturing and supply chain operations continues to accelerate, building a more agile, efficient and transparent supply chain depends on today’s forward-thinking decisions. MODEX 2024 brings the entire industry together to provide end-to-end solutions for your operations... Over 45,000 manufacturing, supply chain and transportation professionals will attend seeking solutions for their operations from traditional equipment to sustainability to automation, robotics, and emerging tech.”   Hosted March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.   Contact Sarah Weise Gorbel® Inc.  sarwei@gorbel.com 724-454-3465

A manufacturer of industrial products was moving their operation to a larger facility. Many operational inefficiencies were addressed during the move, including congestion and idle materials in the painting bays. Since their painting bays processed a wide variety of materials, a dynamic solution was necessary.

Tuohy is a manufacturer of high-end office furniture based in Chatfield, Minnesota. The company’s purpose has remained the same throughout its three generations as a family business — to “provide furnishings that make people’s lives more productive, pleasing, and treasured.”

Multi/Cable Corporation is a leading manufacturer of multi-conductor cable specializing in custom constructions, short runs, and quick turnarounds.

Founded in 1990, Stellar is a manufacturer of work trucks, trailers, and accessories. They have grown to be an international presence in their industry with multiple locations.

When an automotive recycler was expanding their facility, they turned to the products that have already worked for them in other areas of the business – Gorbel® Workstation Cranes and GS Series Hoists.

AeroCision has been a parts manufacturer for the commercial, military, business jet, turbine, and space industries for over 60 years. They needed to replace their facility’s hoist because it was awkward to use, inefficient, and nearing its lifting capacity for some materials.

With the Easy Arm® system, VDG operators were able to enjoy the benefits of automation without sacrificing precision.

The company used multiple 40-ton capacity overhead bridge cranes to assist in the assembly process, which normally took eight weeks. As the process progressed, so did safety risks. The nature of the work being done on these mining machines did not allow for traditional passive restraints like handrails. After researching alternative solutions, the company realized that permanent systems would impede the movement of cranes responsible for delivering parts to workers. They knew they needed a novel solution.

Hagie Manufacturing, a leading provider of agricultural crop sprayers and large-scale snow removal equipment, decided to expand its facility to improve workflow. As part of this expansion, Hagie also sought to enhance lifting capabilities in its sub and final assembly work bays for crop sprayers.

During annual process improvement initiatives, Tiffin decided to overhaul their material handling strategy so that workers no longer had to manually place components. Often, workers would also have to wait upwards of 45 minutes on components to be placed by forklift operators. Tiffin knew Gorbel® offered a wide variety of systems and chose to invest in our overhead solutions.

Gorbel provides an ergonomic solution unloading liquor bottles for a large retail outfitter.

Gorbel provides an ergonomic solution optimizing unloading activities for a large retail outfitter.

Gorbel provides an ergonomic solution increasing productivity and reducing turnover rates for a large retail outfitter.

In this automotive industry application, Cynergy Ergonomics designed a system to assist operators in the handling of superchargers during manufacturing/assembly through the packaging phase with a single lift assist device. One system consists of a telescopic rigid mast manipulator using a Gorbel iQ GForce in a nested trolley configuration; this operates in a double aluminum bridge Gorbel free standing workstation crane system. Another iQ G-Force feature is programmable virtual travel limits. This feature is used in conjunction with tooling mounted proxy switches to activate/deactivate preset travel stop elevations, placing the tooling in the exact position needed for pick and place operation

A large muffler manufacturer had concerns about worker safety and fatigue during the assembly process of their exhaust assemblies. The company decided on several Easy Arms with slide handle controls and custom gripper end tooling. The new setup allows a single operator to move the exhaust assemblies all around the welding area effortlessly and quickly.

Lewisville Motor Company, an automotive recycling facility located in Winston-Salem, NC, needed to find a faster and safer way to transport the engines around their facility. The combination of a Gorbel® Work Station Crane and Gorbel® GS Series Electric Chain Hoist was a perfect solution for that.

They were looking to increase efficiency by adding on to a Free Standing Work Station Crane that they already had. They also were looking for new equipment to help alleviate back injuries to workers lifting 50 - 70 lb. flat steel from a blast table.

Workers move around large, heavy parts. The company was looking to increase efficiency in production of their furniture pieces by allowing parts to be lifted, then rotated and moved by one person safely.

AeroCision, a maker for commercial parts for jet engines, was looking for a safer, easier, and more efficient way to move their products around their facility.

Liberty Pump uses Gorbel® products throughout their facility, allowing workers to get their job done safer and more efficiently.

At Woodward Inc. in Fort Collins, CO, a new facility was being built and equipped with Gorbel® Work Station Cranes, Jib Cranes and G-Forces throughout the plant. The G-Force® is being used in a multifaceted production area where there is a vast array of products that are produced and tested.

A large muffler manufacturer had concerns about worker safety and fatigue during the assembly process of their exhaust assemblies. The company decided on several Easy Arms with slide handle controls and custom gripper end tooling.

After visiting several tradeshows including FABTECH USA and FABTECH Canada where they tested multiple systems, Sellick Equipment stated, “when it came down to ease of use, it was by far Gorbel®, there was no one that was even close to having a system that worked as well or easy as the Gorbel® system.”

At Woodward Inc. in Fort Collins, CO, a new facility was built and equipped with about 40 Gorbel® Work Station Cranes throughout the plant. Previously, jib and overhead cranes were in use as well as gantry cranes. Woodward manufactures valves and actuators for gas and steam turbine power plants.

Workers at this Iowa seed company spent all day unloading boxes from pallets onto a gravity conveyor for staging. A 500 lb. capacity freestanding workstation crane, 165 lb capacity Q series G-Force® lifter with remote sensing hub, and an integrated AIMCO vacuum lifting tool.

At a Midwestern manufacturer’s main fabrication site’s off the shelf material handling solution wasn’t leaving them feeling too satisfied. The system is comprised of a freestanding monorail system that features two parallel runways supporting a platform-mounted articulating jib crane. At the end of the jib is a torque arm with a Gorbel G- Force® Q and a vacuum end tool that allows for a 90-degree tilt and 360-degree rotation.

Enviro-Tech is a powder coating company that primarily focuses on the agricultural industry and also powder coats materials used in the oil field, medical and automotive industries. Grain bin foundations were loaded onto a powder coating line.

A company that manufactures Solar Panels in Mississauga, Ontario wanted to improve the way their workers loaded 1000 lb rolls of vinyl into a process machine.

Before the Gorbel Easy Arm® was installed, it took two to three employees to move and stack the large 100 pound rolls of diaper material.

A.L. Smith Glass Company is a manufacturer of glass products including insulated glass and tempered glass. Their water jet is utilized in cutting heavy glass shower doors.

Hansen is very happy with the new systems ergonomic benefits for their employees and the increased speed of production.

Matrix is extremely happy with the system and the safety it provides. They were very impressed with how user friendly and easy to incorporate the system has been. Production is up, and worker fatigue and injury concerns are reduced. The operators love the Easy Arms and say they wouldn’t want to do without them again.

A supplier of a diverse line of undercarriage components for use in the manufacturing of heavy construction equipment lacked a consistent process for preparing finished products for shipment.

A manufacturer of track for large, earth moving equipment, (Bulldozers etc…), needed to design a new work cell that would allow workers to safely flip the track during production.

Since installation they have doubled their production and output. They’re so happy with the system that they are ordering an identical unit for their new facility.

Easy Arm® provides the workers with superior control and speed during the assembly process, and the ease of lifting decreases ergonomic issues that can occur in such a fast paced environment.

Using Float Mode has allowed workers to precisely place the parts and decrease product damage in the process.

Move the Easy Arm®, mounted on a Powerhouse portable base, to the lifting application, deploy the portable base’s leveling jacks using the on board leveling indicators, and begin lifting…..it’s that easy! What

UTC Retail is a Western New York company that specializes in multichannel enterprise software, point of sale hardware and software, and hardware depot services.

A metallurgical company in Florida was growing, and feeling the pains of increased demand throughout their facility. In the heat treat area, workers unloading the treated metal simply could not move parts fast enough to keep up with demand without compromising safety or material damage.

A manufacturer of log splitters is in need of a better way to handle hydraulic cylinders. The cylinders weight up to 70 lbs. They are manually lifted off a pallet, turned 180 degrees and set on conveyor. The cylinders are packed tightly on the pallet so that only the upper surface of them could be accessed.

Hawe North America was an existing Gorbel user when they discovered they had a problem with a new product assembly workflow. This new work cell required workers to “pick and place” large parts during the assembly process of hydraulic power units. The power units themselves were large, awkwardly shaped, and weighed up to 2000lbs.

In one of the work cells, 50-80 lb.Torque Hubs® are assembled by picking up and moving the parts to an assembly table, then picking and flipping the part to place for a complete Torque Hub® assembly.

The workers were using a standard crane/hoist with pendent to maneuver the switches but the limited movement increased safety concerns with pinch-points due to multiple lift up/set down transfers between workstations during the process.

Este cliente era un fabricante que recibió un contrato para varios años de un gran vendedor al menudeo para el suministro de productos para centros de distribución regionales. El fabricante estaba obligado a consolidar pedidos individuales en tarimas o palés para cada almacén y para miles de ubicaciones.

Una planta de refabricación en Canadá necesitaba un proceso más seguro y más productivo para desarmar y volver a armar las cajas de engranajes reductores de motores de turbinas sin dañar el producto.

Gorbel’s Work Station Crane with telescoping bridges provided a Wisconsin valve maker with a cost effective way handle a growing work cell. Husco International is a world leader in providing products and services that optimize the performance, control and safety of mobile equipment. This particular work cell in their Wisconsin plant handles valves which are supplied to a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment.

An aircraft maintenance re-manufacturing plant in Canada needed a safer, more productive process for disassembling and reassembling turbine engine reduction gear boxes without product damage. The operation utilized a motorized I-beam crane with an electric hoist to lift shafts from gear boxes.

Industry: Heavy Truck Maintenance and Repair. Application: This company provides maintenance and customization for heavy trucks. Parts weighing from 1 to 3 tons are lifted and moved about 25 ft. across the building to a staging area where maintenance is done.

Lifting, changing, and moving print rollers weighing 65 lbs. The work area serves two twin printing presses with a 15 ft. wide aisle between presses. Work Station Crane Helps Commercial Printer Increase Safety And Decrease Product Damage.

Business: Primary Metal-Iron Pipe Foundry Application: The cranes handle patterns and flasks used to make ductile iron fittings. They are used to prepare each pattern/flask combination for entry to a mold conveyor line where they will be filled with sand and drawn out for molding. The Problem: This line had a severe lack of material handling equipment. Pieces were often being moved with forklifts 3-4 time to accomplish the task of preparing the flasks for the mold loop.

A glass mirror manufacturer makes large mirrors for the furniture industry. In the packaging process of these mirrors, the large heavy (up to 300lbs.) sheets of glass must be lifted off a conveyor, tilted 90 degrees, and then placed in a wooden shipping crate. To keep the fabrication process running efficiently, one mirror must be lifted and placed in the crate every 60 seconds.

ndustry: Distributor of Industrial Pipe Valves and Fittings. Application: The loading and unloading of pip product in the warehouse is a slow and cumbersome process. It requires multiple trips with a fork truck as well as two or more employees to safely handle the loads. This process can turn approximately 3 trucks per day.

Heavy lifting on the production floor always invites back injuries, but when the rate of such maladies nears 30%, there are serious implications for worker morale, not to mention lost productivity and higher insurance rates. That was the situation facing a manufacturer of plastic products for the pharmaceutical and medical industries. After considering all of their options the company decided that a system consisting of an overhead crane with hoists and roll handling devices would fit the bill perfectly.

An automotive manufacturer in Canada needed a process for overhead material handling when their plant converted from a warehouse operation to a manufacturing operation. They chose Free Standing Bridge Crane systems to serve their engine/transmission assembly lines because the building could not support Ceiling Mounted Bridge Cranes. The bridge crane system has three bridges on a single runway which is 86’ long. Each bridge serves a work area that is approximately 28’ long.

In a lab that is part Jacques Cousteau and part George Lucas, an east coast oceanographic institute is using advanced technology to open the doors for expanded open sea scientific research. The centerpiece of the lab is a 50-thousand gallon water tank in which the aquatic research facility simulates open sea conditions while experimenting with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV’s) and remote operated vehicles (ROV’s). These underwater vehicles conduct a wide variety of test using lasers, targets and various large obstacles that average 500 lbs. and measure 5 feet long x 6 feet high.

For an electrical utility company, looking out for employee safety is a high priority. It’s that concern for safety that drives them to test the insulation inserts for cherry picker truck baskets to be sure that any line workers who are repairing power lines above the ground are protected from potential electrical shock. The problems: • 120 lb. baskets were being lifted by hand • Average worker is 55 years old • Worker was injured hoisting the basket in the water basin. The solution, a 500 pound capacity work station crane to cover the entire work area. To service the entire work space, the system was installed as two perpendicular systems that shared common support columns.

A Midwestern manufacturer of electrical enclosures splits its time building both standard stock and high end custom enclosures for their customers, so they know what it’s like to go out of their way to create a unique solution for customer satisfaction.

A large manufacturer of flooring materials makes a considerable effort toward environmentally friendly products, using recycled and biodegradable materials in its products whenever possible. While their process was targeting environmental sustainability, it was becoming very obvious that is was not ergonomically sustainable. The solution was the PIVOT PRO® articulating jib crane with a 150 pound capacity, 9-foot height under boom and 12-foot span, paired with a Vaculex vacuum lifter. The benefits provided: Reach around columns / obstructions, Accessible by two conveyor lines, One worker can unload 2 conveyor lines in a safer working environment with less injuries to wrists and shoulders.

A components supplier of commercial lawn mowing equipment installed a new press brake for forming sheet metal into the decks for large mowers. The brake bends the ends of pre-cut sheet metal and forms deck plates that measure 42-72 inches. The metal sheets are 7 to 10 gauge, and range in weight from about 40-125 pounds.

Regal Granite & Marble owner was aware of the risks associated with handling the heavy, fragile material, and wanted to minimize the risk. Without a crane system it would take numerous people to lift and move the slabs around the facility causing safety and productivity issues. Solution: A Freestanding Gorbel work station crane with a 2000 pound capacity aluminum bridge to cover the work cell and service both machines.

A leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment was seeking a new solution for the handling of hydraulic cylinder pins during the heat treat process. In this application, the hydraulic pins are loaded and eventually unloaded from the heat treat furnace and placed directly into a quenching machine. The size of the pins are extremely variable, with some as small as 3” long, 1” in diameter and just 5 lbs, up to pins that are 48” long, 16” in diameter with a weight of 300 lbs. One operator is responsible for the loading and unloading of 20- 30 parts per hour.

An international distributor of sustainable, environmentally friendly office space had recently opened a new facility in the south, and was looking to optimize the safety of its employees in high risk applications.

A tool & machine shop owner's customer base was growing, and the parts he was running through his CNC lathes and milling machines were becoming larger and more diverse. A 500 pound capacity Gorbel work station bridge crane was installed. The system featured custom header to column connections, which brought the 16 foot, 11 inch runways right to the edge of room, allowing wall-to-wall coverage.

Rather than closing down lanes on the bridge for several weeks the company had installed access platforms about 20 feet beneath where the bearing retrofit would take place at two locations. The access platform was the staging area for the project, with structural steel components, tools and other hardware coming from down below. Two articulating jib cranes were installed, one for each of the identical work areas. The 1000 pound capacity jib cranes measure 14’ of overall span (8’ for the primary arm, 6’ for the secondary).

A leading hydraulic cylinder manufacturer purchased a 1320 lb capacity G-Force® to handle their increasingly heavy products in the summer of 2009, and they knew they found a lifting solution that they could bank on for the future.

When reviewing statistics from the previous year, the Safety Manager at an aluminum castings company in the northwest saw something he couldn’t ignore. Of all the injuries and complaints, 47% of them were the result of poor ergonomics. While looking for a lifting solution, the company saw a demonstration of Gorbel’s Easy Arm. The immediate response to the Easy Arm was so positive; the company decided the long term solution for this work cell was a 330 pound capacity unit.

A regional provider of truck transmission, rear differentials and steering components was building a new facility for their transmission assembly. With several existing buildings and a variety of applications, the company had experience with several overhead lifting solutions. In other buildings workers were using and I-Beam crane to move transmission that weigh from 100-1000 lbs. in a final testing area. “It was wearing our people down”, said the Production Manager. “They were too much effort.”

he fabrication area is where covers and guards for electronic controls are built in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The most common components being moved are tubular and angled steel, which could be as light as 15-20 pounds or as heavy as 500 pounds. The problem was an overhead bridge crane was shared between multiple work bays causing production delays when more than one person needed to use it.

A manufacturer of insulated power and control cables for use in consumer electronics, aerospace and petrochemical industries was experiencing a drag in productivity and risking injury in its “bunching” application. After exploring motorized lifts as well as jib cranes, the company decided that a Gorbel freestanding workstation bridge crane was the most attractive solution.

During assembly and maintenance of vehicles, workers climb to the top of the coaches to be sure they are properly sealed, as well as to inspect vents and satellite dishes for damage. The average height of these vehicles is 13 feet. The company has installed 7 total, Tether Track Fall Arrest Systems. Two are two-person dual track monorails and the rest are single person monorails.

Workers are doing their final welds on the trays, and lifting them onto a cart to be banded and prepared for shipping. The trays resemble aluminum extension ladders when complete and range in dimension from 6-36 inches wide and 10-20 feet long, each weighing between 50-130 pounds. To lift the long trays safely with the most control, the company was looking for a way to lift both ends of the tray in one synchronized motion.

Atlas Copoco needed a piece of equipment that was able to lift very heavy steel cylinders and place them with precision into the milling machine without damaging the part or the machine. After exploring multiple servo-powered lifting devices, the company selected a 660 pound capacity G-Force Q. The G-Force has reduced the risk of injury and product damage and the worker response to the G-Force has been overwhelmingly positive.

Just In Time CNC Machining was relocating and looking for a crane system that would service several CNC machines and the full selection of products without interfering with the current flow of materials. The building was leased with very high ceilings so they could not use a ceiling mounted system. Gorbel provided them with a freestanding work station crane system which solved their problems.

Two side by side Gorbel® Free Standing Work Station Cranes with vacuum handling devices - 100 ft. runways and 25 ft. bridges were installed. The previous high count for a day was 500. Now the plant is able to produce 700 panels in a day even with the elimination of overtime hours, an increase of 40%. The operators are also able to move the panels without assistance and they don't complain of back strains. The cart paths were entirely eliminated, which allowed for more usable floor space for production.

A 2-ton Cleveland Tramrail® monorail system, with roughly 90 feet of straight and curved Tarca® track and Safpowrbar, was installed to replace the existing monorail. New support steel was installed and two new columns on concrete piers in front of the loading dock. Header beams and bracing were bolted to the new columns to provide rigid support to the monorail and switches. With the switches secured by the rigid mounting, the system was aligned once, and after repeated use, continues to remain properly aligned.

Two Free Standing Work Station Bridge Cranes with 1 ton aluminum bridges and chain hoists with vacuum end effectors were installed. "The Gorbel system has worked out very well," said Moeller. "One operator is able to do 30 cycles per shift now, where before we may have only done 15. Plus, there have been no injuries."

Gorbel® Work Station Crane with an Aluminum Bridge and a G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Device was installed. The Q model G-Force® was a great fit for the application because the G360™ swivel feature allowed the tooling to continuously rotate without twisting the coil cord. The workers natural flow in this application is circular which caused problems for the previous lifting devices. The speed that the operators are now able to work, and the frequency of loads they are able to handle has greatly increased. They are now able to keep up with the lines output of 22 units per hour, whereas before they were falling behind.

This customer was a manufacturer who received a multi-year contract from a large national retailer to supply retail products for regional distribution Centers. The manufacturer was required to build individual pallet orders on a per-store basis for thousands of locations. This required the company to dedicate an in-house order picking “store” to palletize the requests of individual retail locations. The company wanted a lift assist systems that would allow 2 works per shift to build 20 pallets (240 cases) per worker hour in a work cell measuring 100’ x 40’.

This customer fabricates countertops using granite and marble. In this application, workers at a new facility need to move huge slabs of granite from station to station through the various stages of the fabrication process. Business: Stone Countertop Fabrication, SIC Code: 3281, Product type: Free Standing Work Station Crane, Lifting Device: End Effector (provided by others).

An aircraft maintenance re-manufacturing plant in Canada needed a safer, more productive process for disassembling and reassembling turbine engine reduction gear boxes without product damage. The operation utilized a motorized I-beam crane with an electric hoist to lift shafts from gear boxes.

A Free Standing Work Station Bridge Crane with a 1000# aluminum bridge and chain hoist was installed for a Manufacturer of Fabricated Stone Products. The Application was that large stones slabs are loaded and unloaded by hand or with fork trucks. Both methods caused problems with space, safety, and productivity. Not to mention the stress caused by the fact that the slabs are hand picked by the customer and any damage to the slab would be a very costly and time-consuming mistake. The crane system has helped to recruit and retain good employees by allowing them to work in a safe environment.

Industry: Manufacturer of Gears and Gear Cutting Machinery for the Auto Industry. Application: Large, heavy machined parts are brought in on pallets to have tolerances measured. Parts are picked from the pallet, moved to the testing machine, and once testing is complete moved back to the pallet and on to the next operation. Several Stations perform similar processed very close to each other.

An Electric Lift Truck Manufacturer needed a work station crane to lift truck parts of different sized and shapes from a steel cart and moved into a room where precision measuring takes place on a laser measuring table. They needed a system for their fragile application and have the flexibility to change or add to it as need in the field.

Work Station Crane w/Telescoping Bridge with Chain Hoist helps overcome spacing issues for a supplier of machined components. “The telescoping WSC allowed us to maximize our available space while keeping the work area free of obstructions”. Machining operations occur in order across three different CNC machines, located side by side, arranged in a line. Operators are required to take a blank out of dunnage, perform a brief machining operation on a workbench in front of them and then load the blank into a CNC machine. The machined part is then unload and placed into finished dunnage and moved to the next process in the line if needed.