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Bridge cranes cover rectangular work areas, while monorail systems can be used to move loads along a linear path, cover various work area shapes, or to link work areas together. Work station bridge cranes and monorails can be used individually or can be readily adapted for more sophisticated applications by the addition of extra monorail tracks, curves, and transfers that can be easily configured into a total system.
Bridge: The bridge is the only part of the work station crane in motion. It supports the lifting device, and facilitates movement of your load along the X and Y axis. Bridges can be as long as 34', and are available in steel or aluminum.
Runways: The bridge's end trucks ride within the track of the crane's runways, which determine the overall coverage area of your work station crane. The track used for runways can be spliced together to span any distance.
Column (free standing only): The columns are the "legs" of a freestanding work station crane, and are bolted to the floor while supporting the columns and runways. The distance between columns is determined by your crane's overall capacity and the selected track type.
Header (free standing only): The work station crane system's header is made of back-to-back "C" channel, which allows for easy connections to the runway hanger support hardware.
The Solution for True Linear Movement
Gorbel® Work Station Crane Systems can be readily adapted for more sophisticated applications by the addition of extra tracks, curves, switches, and interlocks (transfers) that can be easily integrated into a total system. The pre-engineered modular designs offer the ultimate in flexibility, in layout, and in design for your manufacturing facility.
Monorail Curve
The monorail curve is a section of track that is rolled to provide a 90° curve. The curved sections have a straight section which projects beyond the curve. The curve needs to be supported with three or four hangers, depending on track series.