Gorbel Workstation Cranes and Monorails

Workstation cranes are designed to enhance productivity and safety in industrial settings. They are engineered to meet the demands of modern manufacturing and assembly environments, providing a reliable tool for handling heavy loads.

Gorbel Workstation Cranes can significantly boost productivity and create a safer working environment by allowing workers of all ages and strengths to easily lift and position heavy loads. With a productivity index of 100:1, these cranes enable workers to move 1,000-pound loads with minimal effort, reducing strain and fatigue. This versatility empowers up to 90% of your workforce to perform repetitive lifting tasks safely and efficiently, maximizing overall productivity.

Types of Workstation Cranes

Gorbel's workstation line of cranes include jib, free standing, and ceiling-mounted enclosed track systems. But Gorbel also manufactures some other closely related products, including portable gantry cranes and I-beam jib cranes. Below are some of the Gorbel cranes that Tri-State Overhead Crane offers.

Tri-State Overhead Crane is one of the largest Gorbel Master Distributors in the United States. We offer free on-site analysis for applications regarding workstation bridge cranes, jib cranes, and gantry cranes. In addition, we can typically provide you with a quote and drawings within one business day. If you have any questions, please contact our sales team to speak with one of our trained professionals.

What is a Workstation Crane?

While workstation cranes share some common components with other types of cranes, there are several key features that set them apart:

• Compact Size and Mobility: Workstation cranes are typically smaller and more maneuverable than traditional overhead bridge cranes, making them ideal for confined spaces and frequent repositioning within a workspace.
• Adjustable Boom or Arm: Many workstation cranes feature adjustable booms or arms, allowing for greater flexibility in positioning the load and accommodating various work tasks.
• Ergonomic Design: Workstation cranes are often designed with ergonomics in mind, featuring user-friendly controls, easy access to the load, and features that reduce strain on operators.
• Specialized Features: Some workstation cranes may have specialized features such as built-in scales, remote controls, or safety interlocks, tailored to specific applications or industries.

These components, along with their compact size and focus on efficiency, make workstation cranes well-suited for a wide range of industrial tasks in settings where flexibility and ease of use are essential.

Workstation Bridge Cranes vs. Overhead Bridge Cranes

While both workstation bridge cranes and traditional bridge cranes serve the purpose of lifting and moving heavy loads, they offer distinct advantages tailored to specific applications.

	Workstation Bridge Crane	Overhead Bridge Crane
Application	Ideal for smaller-scale operations, specific workstations, and frequent use.	Better suited for larger-scale material handling, spanning entire bays or buildings.
Mobility	More maneuverable and can be easily repositioned within a workspace.	Typically less mobile and require more planning for relocation.
Customization	Highly customizable to fit specific needs and workspaces.	More standardized in design, with limited customization options.
Ease of Use	Designed for frequent use by multiple workers, with intuitive controls.	May require more specialized training and operation.
Capacity	Generally lower capacity cranes, suitable for moderate loads.	Higher lifting capacity, ideal for handling heavier loads.

Tri-State Overhead Crane are experts in the overhead crane industry. We design and manufacture custom Single Girder to Double Girder Bridge Cranes to your specifications. Learn more on our Engineered Overhead Bridge Cranes page.

Overhead Workstation Bridge Cranes

Enclosed track workstation bridge cranes are the perfect solution for covering a rectangular work area. They are designed for easy movement and lead the industry in their ability to spot handle on the X and Y axis. Gorbel workstation bridge cranes can handle applications ranging from 150 pounds to 4,000 pounds with bridge lengths up to 34 feet and runway lengths up to 124 feet. (longer bridge lengths and runway lengths available upon request).

Gorbel workstation bridge cranes are available in two styles: Free Standing and Ceiling Mounted. Systems can also be designed as a combination of the two.

Ceiling mounted systems are available in steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel constructions and allow operators to freely move loads without interfering with floor traffic. They do, however, require the building to have an adequate overhead ceiling structure so the system can be safely mounted.

Free standing workstation systems, on the other hand, are independent of the building and do not put any stress on your ceiling structure. This means that free standing workstation cranes can be located wherever you need them and can also be easily relocated. Like the ceiling mounted systems, free standing systems are available in steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel constructions.

Gorbel workstation bridge cranes are the perfect solution for anyone focused on safety and productivity. According to an independent study conducted by the Rochester Institute of Technology – Ergonomics Department, operators using Gorbel workstation bridge cranes were able to increase productivity by up to 28% when compared to a traditional I-beam jib crane.

Learn more about some of the Workstation Bridge Crane Installations we have performed here.

Gorbel Bridge Crane Features and Options

• Motor Driven Tractor Drives can be added to motorize your crane. This can be an add on item after the crane is installed. TSOC can add any additional controls needed, including a radio remote control.
• Longer cantilevered supports can be added with bracing back to the headers.
• Can be rated for Seismic Zone IV.
• Stainless Steel Options for food grade applications.
• Ease of Installation - Systems go together like an erector set and can be installed on most 6-inch concrete floors, so no foundation is needed.

Gorbel Ceiling Suspended Crane Options

• Standard Full Suspension
• Parallel Flush Mount
• Perpendicular Flush Mount
• Sloped Roof Mount

1/4-Ton to 1/2-Ton Workstation Bridge Cranes

• Configurations: Freestanding, Ceiling Mounted, Monorail, or a combination.
• Standard Lift Heights: 10 - 14 feet
• Standard Runway Lengths: 11.5 - 124 feet
• Standard Bridge Lengths: 10 - 34 feet
• Standard Support Centers: GLCS 20 ft. / GLCSL 25 ft. / GLCSLX 30 ft.

1 Ton to 2 Ton Workstation Bridge Cranes

• Configurations: Freestanding, Ceiling Mounted, Monorail, or a combination.
• Standard Lift Heights: 10 - 14 feet
• Standard Runway Lengths: 11.5 - 124 feet
• Standard Bridge Lengths: 10 - 34 feet
• Standard Support Centers: GLCS 20 ft. / GLCSL 25 ft. / GLCSLX 30 ft.

Gorbel Monorail Systems

A Gorbel monorail system is the perfect solution for both the simplest and most complex lifting and transport applications. Gorbel monorails can be as simple as a single straight track used to lift and moves parts along a single axis, or they can be customized to transport parts throughout entire facilities. The modular design of Gorbel monorail systems allows for free standing track, ceiling mounted track, monorail curves, switches, and interlock transfers to all be used in a single system. Gorbel monorail systems are available in capacities ranging from 150 to 4,000 pounds.

Gorbel monorail systems can also be used as parts in more complex workstation crane systems. Using monorail curves, switches, and interlock transfers, custom monorail systems can handle extremely sophisticated lifting and transfer applications from one workstation to another. Custom monorail systems make Gorbel workstation cranes adaptable. Whether you are planning for workstation expansion, moving a workstation, creating a specialized solution, or updating an existing solution, Gorbel's modular design offers industry leading adaptability and customizability.

Gorbel Crane Documents

Tri-State Overhead Crane is a master distributor, installer, and service provider of Gorbel Bridge Cranes and Monorail Systems. These workstation crane systems are ideal for machining, fabrication, warehouse, injection molding, and assembly applications. TSOC serves clients from coast to coast, Canada, and Mexico, and is especially focused in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Florida, and Oklahoma.