G-FORCE®
AND EASY ARM TECHNOLOGY: |
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THE
SMARTER WAY TO LIFT |
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INFINITE
SPEED CONTROL |
THE
SAFE ALTERNATIVE |
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The
G-Force® and Easy Arm move with the operator.
They move as fast or as slow as the operator chooses
to move. They are ideal for applications that require high
speed at some points in the cycle and slow, precise
movements at other points. |
Operators
want to use the G-Force® and Easy Arm
because theyre easy to learn and easy to use. They are
safer than manual lifting and dramatically reduce worker
injury cost. |
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Anti-Recoil
Technology |
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Blazing
Speeds |
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prevents the G-Force® or Easy Arm from moving
or recoiling when there is a sudden change in load, reducing
the risk of potentially serious injury. |
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With
G-Force® speeds reaching 200 fpm (61 mpm)
and Easy Arm speeds reaching 180 fpm (55 mpm),
these devices travel up to 4 times faster than traditional
high-end lifting devices currently on the market, making
them the fastest, most precise lifting devices on the planet. |
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Capacity
overload |
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The
unit will not lift if the load exceeds the rated capacity
of the G-Force® or Easy Arm. |
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Pinpoint
Precision |
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Power
Loss Protection |
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The
G-Force® and Easy Arm deliver unparalleled
precision with speeds of less than 1 fpm (0.3 mpm). This
gives the operator the control necessary to finesse
expensive or fragile parts. |
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A
fail safe load braking system locks the unit in place in
the event of a power loss. |
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Operator
Present Function |
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The
handle grip of the G-Force® and Easy Arm uses
a built-in photo sensor that doesn'tt allow the unit to move
unless the operator initiates the movement. |
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THE
SMART INVESTMENT |
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G-Force®
technology makes your work force more
productive by increasing their efficiency and enabling
them to perform complex tasks. The G-Force® and the
Easy Arm are more cost effective than completely
robotic solutions and they dont require the costly
custom programming that robots need to perform
even the simplest tasks. |
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Float
Mode Option |
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Both
the G-Force® and Easy Arm offer our versatile
Float Mode. With a mere 1/2 lb (227 g) of force on the
load itself, operators can precisely orient loads throughout
the full stroke range by manipulating the load with their
hands. |
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THE
PERFECT SOLUTION
The G-Force® and Easy Arm give you the best of both worlds: the
responsiveness and flexibility of a human
operator plus the power of a machine. And, they incorporate a range of speeds,
making them perfect
for quick, repetitive motions and slow, precise placements. |
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G-FORCE®
Q AND IQ
BRIDGE CRANE MOUNTED
INTELLIGENT LIFTING DEVICE
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When precision,
strength and speed are necessities, turn to G-Force® Intelligent
Lifting Device. More precise than hoists, more responsive than air balancers,
our
bridge crane mounted G-Force® units improve safety, productivity and
quality,
resulting in a direct increase to your bottom line. |
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CHOOSE
THIS CONFIGURATION FOR: |
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Higher
capacities: available in 165 LB, 330 LB and 660 LB capacities
Faster speeds: maximum speeds up to 200 fpm
More responsive performance: faster acceleration and deceleration
Covering multiple work cells with one G-Force®
Covering larger single work areas |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Automotive assembly (engines, transmissions, chassis components)
Heavy equipment manufacturing
Tool & Die changeouts
Natural Gas & Oil Industry (valves, drilling components, etc)
Repetitive lifting jobs
Parts assembly
Machining
Process equipment maintenance |
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G-FORCE®
IN ACTION: AUTOMOTIVE |
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END-USER:
A major automobile manufacturer and parts supplier.
APPLICATION:
Convertible car tops measuring 4 x 6 and weighing 200 lbs are
being moved from a conveyor to a pallet lift for inspection, then
taken away. |
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WHY
G-FORCE?
They had been using a two-speed chain hoist with a maximum
speed of 16 feet-per-minute. The assembly line was running faster
than the workers could offload the product with the chain hoist,
said the line supervisor. With speeds up to 200 feet-per-minute,
the G-Force® Q is able to perform as fast as the operators
can move, and gives them complete control of their load. |
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RESULTS:
The speed that operators are able to work, and the frequency
of loads they are able to handle, has greatly increased. Workers
are able to consistently match the assembly lines output of 22
units per hour. |
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EASY
ARM Q AND IQ INTELLIGENT
LIFTING ARM
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The
Easy Arm Intelligent Lifting Arm is an ideal solution if
youre looking for a turnkey, plug and play lifting solution.
You get all the strength, precision, and speed of our patented
G-Force® lifting technology and processor controlled electric
servo drive system in the body of an ergonomic articulating
jib crane. |
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CHOOSE
FREE STANDING FOR: |
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Easy installation: the unit ships assembled and ready to be
installed
No foundation required
Smaller work areas that require 14 spans or less
Capacities of 165 LB and 330 LB
Easy relocation: the Easy Arm is simply bolted to the floor |
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CHOOSE
UNDER HUNG FOR: |
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APPLICATIONS: |
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Saving valuable floor space
Hook heights over 11
Covering multiple work cells |
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Reaching into a work cell or around obstructions
Reaching under overhead obstructions like conveyors or exhaust
hoods
Reaching into machines
High cycle pick and place
Loading/unloading machined parts |
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EASY
ARM IN ACTION: MANUFACTURING |
![easy arm](https://www.gilmorekramer.com/more_info/easy_arm_intelligent_lifting_arm/images/easy_arm_with_man_pic_4.jpg) |
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END-USER:
Pressure Technology of Ohio |
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APPLICATION:
Raw materials weighing up to 250 lbs are loaded into a furnace
for heat treatment. During an average shift, an operator may
move up to 600 parts. |
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WHY
EASY ARM?
They had been using an overhead crane system and chain hoist,
but this was slow and bulky. It was also shared throughout the
facility, so operators tended to move parts by hand rather than
using the hoist, which concerned the company. The 330 LB
Easy Arm was perfect for the job, and they didn't
have to share it. |
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RESULTS:
We are very pleased with the easy arm, said pressure
technologys plant Manager. We are able to get precise part
placement using float mode, and its been a very easy piece of
equipment to integrate into the workplace. Since we installed the
easy arm, we have eliminated many of our concerns related
to product handling. |
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G-FORCE®
AND EASY ARM Q AND IQ
HANDLE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS |
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The
G-Force® and Easy Arm were designed to
provide flexibility in handle configurations. Choose
from the following four configurations to best fit your
application. |
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In-Line
Slide handle
The in-line slide handle allows the
operator to get close to the load for
more control and precision. With
this handle, the load moves with the
motion of the operators hand. |
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Remote
Mount Slide Handle
This configuration offers the same
smooth control as the slide handle,
but accommodates set-ups where the
operators cant be close to the load. |
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Suspended
Pendant Control Handle |
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This
handle is ideal when you
have limited headroom, when
the operator cant get close to
the load or when the operator
needs maximum lifting stroke.
This handle can also be used
when you expect the load to
bounce or tip during lifting. |
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INNOVATIVE
HANDLE DESIGN |
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G 360 Swivel Assembly |
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The
G-Force® and Easy Arm have a combined
collector/air swivel that allows the handle to continuously
rotate without damaging electrical conductors in the coil
cord or optional air coil. This is ideal in applications
where the operator is continuously rotating the handle. |
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Remote
Mount Pendant
Control Handle |
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LCD Display |
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Backlit
display on the handle allows for menu style set up
of features like Virtual Limits and Speed Reduction
Points. It also communicates valuable information like
operation modes, weight, readout, diagnostic information,
and fault codes. |
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Choose
this design when the
handle is mounted more than
one foot from where the wire
rope attaches to tooling, or when
you expect the load to bounce
or tip during lifting. |
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3.
Operator Present Function |
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The
handle grip of the G-Force® or Easy Arm uses a built in
photo sensor, making it safe and intuitive. This method senses
the presence of the operators hand without a physical lever to
depress. The result is safe, smooth operation because the
operator is not tempted to use the Operator Present Sensor safety
feature as a start/stop control. |
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4.
Ergonomic Handle Design |
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Our
long lasting handle was designed with your operators
comfort in mind. Its shape, size, and material were carefully
planned to fit comfortably in the curve of your hand, while its
rubber, textured coating gives you a positive grip. |
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G-Force®/Easy
Arm Q and IQ Technical Specs |
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IQ Specific
Information |
G-Force® Easy Arm |
Q |
IQ |
Primary Lift Voltage |
220 +/- 10% |
Maximum Current (Amps) |
10 |
Duty Cycle |
H5 |
Operating Temperature Range |
41 - 122° F |
Operating Humidity Range
(Non-Condensing) |
35 - 90% |
Power Available for Tooling |
Not Available |
24VDC @0.5A |
Virtual Limits (Upper, Limit,
Power Limit, Speed Reduction) |
Optional |
Standard |
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I/O Actuator (IQ Only) |
IQ |
Number of Inputs, Type |
8, Sinking |
Input Current @ 24 VDC |
6ma |
Number of Outputs, Type |
8, FET |
Continuous Current/Channel (Amps) |
0.5 |
Module Maximum Current (Amps) |
0.5 |
Handle with I/O Module (IQ Only) |
IQ |
Number of Inputs, Type |
8, Sinking |
Input Current @ 24 VDC |
4ma |
Number of Outputs, Type |
8, FET |
Continuous Current/Channel (Amps) |
0.5 |
Module Maximum Current (Amps) |
0.5 |
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Now
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1320
lb./600 kg Capacity G-Force® |
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1320 lb./600 kg |
Q |
IQ |
Maximum Capacity (Load & Tool) |
1320 lb |
Maximum Lifting Speed Unloaded |
25 fpm |
Maximum Lifting Speed Fully Loaded |
21 fpm |
Maximum Float Mode Lifting Speed |
19 fpm |
Maximum Lift Range |
5.5 ft |
Maximum Lift Stroke |
5.5 ft. |
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Infinite
Speed Control: The G-Force® moves with the
motion of the operator, going as fast or as slow as the
operator chooses to move. It is ideal for heavy lifting
applications that require high speed at some points in the
cycle and slow, precise movements at other points. |
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Pinpoint
Precision: The G-Force® delivers unparalleled
precision throughout its full range of speed. This gives the
operator the control necessary to finesse expensive or
fragile parts. |
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Safety
Features: Anti-Recoil Technology, Capacity
Overload, Power Loss Protection, Operator Present
Function |
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Float
Mode Option: As with all other G-Force® models,
the 1320 lb. capacity unit can be equipped with Float
Mode. With Float Mode engaged, operators can apply
a very slight amount of force onto the load itself to
precisely orient loads with both hands throughout the full
stroke range. |
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There
was a definite wow factor the first time we saw the G-Force.
Everyone
who touched it was amazed with the ability to float such large parts.
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As business grew
for hydraulic cylinder manufacturer Best
Metal Products, so did the size of their product. As a producer
of cylinders for use in large cranes, mining equipment and man
lifts, they saw demand for heavier duty cylinders increase. The
result was their existing products nearly doubling in size and
weight. |
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We were
regularly making cylinders that were topping out at
around 600 pounds, said Matt Malfroid, Quality & Training
Supervisor for Best Metal Products. Now we expanded our
product offering to include cylinders that weigh more than
1,000 pounds. We didnt have a safe way to lift them. |
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After examining
chain hoists as an option, they sought a lifting
device that gave operators more control and maneuverability
when handling the large cylinders. After a G-Force® demonstration
with the companys work force, they found that the best solution
was right in their hands. |
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They purchased
a 1320 lb/600 kg G-Force® with a magnetic
end effector to grip and move the cylinders. |
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Control
is the big thing, said one operator. Once I lock onto
the part with the magnet, I can lift it, rotate it or put it in float
mode to position it onto the clamp exactly where it needs to be. |
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PRICING
FOR FREE STANDING EASY ARM
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Capacity |
Height
Under
Hook |
Span |
Series |
Model Number |
Shipping
Weight
(lbs.) |
Price |
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Model Number |
Shipping
Weight
(lbs.) |
Price |
165# |
6' |
6' |
Q |
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629 |
$28,166
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IQ |
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629 |
$35,660
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8' |
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644 |
$28,818
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$36,280
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10' |
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$29,978
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756 |
$37,388
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12' |
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853 |
$30,626
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853 |
$38,008
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14' |
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889 |
$31,275
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889 |
$38,627
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8' |
6' |
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674 |
$28,980
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674 |
$36,436
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8' |
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689 |
$29,629
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689 |
$37,056
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10' |
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877 |
$30,793
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877 |
$38,162
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12' |
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898 |
$31,439
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898 |
$38,784
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14' |
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934 |
$32,089
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934 |
$39,402
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10' |
6' |
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798 |
$29,792
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798 |
$37,210
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8' |
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889 |
$30,441
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889 |
$37,831
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10' |
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922 |
$31,605
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922 |
$38,940
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12' |
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943 |
$32,252
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943 |
$39,559
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14' |
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$32,901
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979 |
$40,178
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330# |
6' |
6' |
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$34,827
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837 |
$44,209
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8' |
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855 |
$35,638
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855 |
$44,981
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10' |
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1018 |
$37,089
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1018 |
$46,370
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12' |
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1055 |
$37,901
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1055 |
$47,140
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14' |
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1080 |
$38,712
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1080 |
$47,916
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8' |
6' |
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904 |
$35,842
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904 |
$45,179
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8' |
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922 |
$36,656
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922 |
$45,951
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10' |
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1085 |
$38,104
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1085 |
$47,339
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12' |
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1122 |
$38,916
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1122 |
$48,114
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14' |
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1147 |
$39,728
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1147 |
$48,888
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10' |
6' |
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1050 |
$36,858
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1050 |
$46,149
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8' |
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1068 |
$37,667
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1068 |
$46,923
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10' |
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1152 |
$39,123
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1152 |
$48,310
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12' |
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1189 |
$39,931
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1189 |
$49,085
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14' |
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1214 |
$40,742
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1214 |
$49,857
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Foundation
Notes: |
To
purchase an Free Standing Easy Arm,
please complete the following part number: |
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When mounting the Free Standing Easy Arm,
the baseplate must have the following clearance
from walls, expansion joints and any cracks in
the floor: |
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Units with a 6 or 8 span require a 48 square
inch area around the baseplate |
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Units with a 10 or 11' span require a 60 square
inch area around the baseplate |
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The jib must be mounted to a 6 reinforced
concrete floor based on 3000 psi concrete
pressure and soil pressure of 2500 psf |
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Rotation
Limit Notes: |
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The Free Standing Easy Arm has the following
rotation limits: |
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The Primary
Arm of 330# capacity units has a
rotation limit of 345 degrees |
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The Primary Arm of 165# capacity units has a
rotation limit of 335 degrees |
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The Secondary
Arm of all units has a rotation limit
of 325 degrees |
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Rotation
Limit Notes: |
To
purchase an Under Hung Easy Arm, please complete
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The Easy Arm has the following
rotation limits: |
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The Primary Arm on all units has a
rotation limit of 335 degrees |
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The Secondary Arm of all units has a
rotation limit of 325 degrees |
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Continuous rotation is available with
optional collector |
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Application
Notes: |
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When sizing the Under Hung Easy Arm, it is
critical to select the optimal span for your
application. As with any crane system, choose the
minimum span needed to maximize ease of
movement |
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Wire rope length can be adjusted from standard to
accommodate platform height |
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Remote
Mount Pendant Control Handle
Choose this design when the handle is mounted
more than one foot from where the wire rope
attaches to tooling, or when you expect the load
to bounce or tip during lifting. |
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Suffix |
Details |
Price
Adder |
- RPH
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For mounting handle on lifting tool |
$1,346.40
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Used when tooling is too large or unstable to use the
remote mount slide handle |
Must provide factory with length from coil cord to the
handle when ordering |
Call us for lengths greater than 2 m (6.5') |
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Part
Number Example: For a 330# IQ Free Standing
Easy Arm with a 6' span, 8' height under hook,
remote mount pendant control handle and dual
control switch, use the following part number:
EA-F-330-6-8-iQ-N-Y-RPH/CSD |
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Suffixes under Suspended Pendant Handle to add pilot
valves and control switches. |
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Portable
base models in gray have an (S) after the plate thickness.
These models use steel plate portable bases. |
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Portable base
models in white have a (C) after the plate thickness.
These models use steel tubs that must be filled with concrete (not included). |
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HUH |
Capacity |
165# |
Span |
6' |
8' |
10' |
12'
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6'
- 14' |
6' |
Model
Number |
PB-54-12 |
PB-60-12 |
PB-60-15 |
PRTBSE.610A |
PRTBSE.610 |
Price |
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Square
Length |
54" |
60" |
60" |
72" |
72" |
Thickness |
1.25"
(S) |
1.25"
(S) |
1.5"
(S) |
12"
(C) |
12"
(C) |
Shipping
Weight |
1,098# |
1,363# |
1,617# |
1,098# |
889# |
8' |
Model
Number |
PB-54-12 |
PB-60-12 |
PRTBSE.6010A |
PRTBSE.610A |
PRTBSE.610 |
Price |
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Square
Length |
54" |
60" |
72" |
72" |
72" |
Thickness |
1.25"
(S) |
1.25"
(S) |
12"
(C) |
12"
(C) |
12"
(C) |
Shipping
Weight |
1,098# |
1,363# |
889# |
889# |
889# |
10' |
Model
Number |
PB-54-12 |
PRTBSE.610A |
PRTBSE.610A |
PRTBSE.610A |
PRTBSE.610 |
Price |
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Square
Length |
54" |
72" |
72" |
72" |
72" |
Thickness |
1.25"
(S) |
12"
(C) |
12"
(C) |
12"
(C) |
12"
(C) |
Shipping
Weight |
1,098# |
889# |
889# |
889# |
889# |
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For
PB-54-12, PB-60-12 and
PB-60-15, fork pocket dimensions
= 7-1/4" inside width, 3-1/2" inside
depth, and 20-1/2" from centerline
to centerline. |
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For
PRTBSE.610A and
PRTBSE.610, fork pocket
dimensions = 12" inside width,
4" inside depth, and 29" from
centerling to centerline. |
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Price
Includes: fork pockets, leveling feet and mast mounting hardware |