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July 19, 2007
Custom Crane Installation - Gorbel Cranes
Are Fast!
by Eric Brown
Recently, Engineered Lifting Systems
was contracted to design, provide and install a Gorbel Workstation
Crane System. The basis for the system was to furnish a 2,000#
capacity runway for two 1,000# Gorbel ergonomic bridge cranes. We
took several pictures along the way to help show how the
installation progressed.
With a survey at the time of order entry, we determined the exact
dimensions of the building to make sure the Gorbel system was
ordered to fit into the building and provide the hook travel
requirements.
This installation was made easier with an open room at the time of
installation.
The Gorbel system is laid out and
ready for installation.
Before erecting the columns, we
needed to lay out where the columns were going to be placed.
Every system starts with a good construction line.
After making sure that the column grid was laid out
precisely, and the centers of the columns were marked, it was time
to start putting up the columns.
Once a column was up, it was time to drill holes into the floor to
use for the anchor bolts.
After anchoring each of the six columns, they were
brought into plumb. The metal shipping
straps that were used to hold the columns together for shipment are
very handy shim material.
Once all six columns are up and plumb, it
is time to place the headers.
Here is a picture of Dane Vance in the action bolting
up the first header.
After installing each of the headers, it was time to
put up the runway. And roll on the crane. The finished project up
and ready for customer use!
Remember, although Gorbel offers standard crane
systems, Engineered Lifting Systems can supply a custom design to
allow column placement and hook travel to match YOUR needs.
Contact
Engineered Lifting today to discuss your application! We
handle the complete Gorbel crane product line including bridge
cranes, monorail systems, jib cranes, articulating jib cranes and
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