Abus Jib Cranes
Abus Jib Cranes
Performing work in teams unites the potentials of individuals With the touch of a button, they can handle loads up to Take a look at our brochure:
to form a strong company. ABUS jib cranes are efficient 6.3 tonnes precisely and effortlessly – whether mounted on Quick overview / standard models Page 4 — 5
partners performing their tasks reliably and easing the load on their own pillars or on walls or columns. For loading machines, ABUS Jib cranes in detail Page 6 — 9
the people who use them. With its comprehensive product line changing heavy tools or lifting workpieces onto tables for “Added value” solutions clearly explained Page 10 — 11
of jib cranes, ABUS offers flexible and cost efficient material processing – with ABUS jib cranes, the lifting is easier, more Jib cranes used by our customers Page 12 — 15
handling solutions for any job in the workplace. ABUS jib efficient and safer. Mounting solutions Page 16 — 19
cranes can be individually tailored – from the type of mounting Optional configurations Page 20 — 22
or hoist to optional configurations for particular requirements ABUS hoists, integral parts of the system Page 24
– all produced to ABUS’ high levels of quality. ABUS crane systems, all products Page 25
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The crane finder | ABUS jib cranes
to to via pendant
270° chain push-pull • single-coat water-based paint finish of column machinery directive as well as the German
1t 7m from hoist
hoist
and arm in RAL 1007, daffodil yellow “Equipment and Product Safety Law”
• direct control with 400 V / 50 Hz control voltage (for jib cranes
LSX
with electric chain hoist ABUCompact GM8 and electric
Requirements for use
Electric Push-pull wire rope hoist with 48 V control voltage as standard)
to to via pendant
270° chain or push-pull Foundation block • complete with electrical systems including lockable mains • ABUS jib cranes and components are designed exclusively
0,5 t 7m from hoist
hoist powered with anchor rods
switch and power supply to the hoist for use in completely enclosed buildings under normal
free- Pillar jib Dowel plate with • electrical equipment with class F insulation, industrial operating conditions.
standing cranes VS floor dowels
2t
via pendant protection type IP 55
from • operated from floor level via the ABUCommander
Electric Push-pull Intermediate plate
to to hoist alt.
4t 10 m
n x 360° chain or
mobile
with floor anchors pendant controls (protection type IP 65)
hoist powered
pendant
control
VS
Electric
mobile
to to wire
6,3 t 10 m
n x 360°
rope
powered pendant ABUS electric chain hoist ABUCompact ABUS electric wire rope hoist GM
control
hoist
• 2 lift speeds for quick lifting and precise setting down of • 2 lift speeds for quick lifting and precise setting down of
loads in a ratio of 1:4 (1:6 for ABUCompact GM8) loads in a ratio of 1:6
LW
• pole-changing rotary cylinder motor with • 2 travel speeds in a ratio of 1:4
Electric electromagnetically releasable disc brake • pole-changing rotary cylinder motors with
to to via pendant
250 kg
to to via pendant
180° * chain or push-pull support column
0,5 t 7m
hoist powered
from hoist • motor housing painted in RAL 5017, traffic blue • easy-to-assemble electrical connections
on building 3-sided column • high-strength, galvanised profile steel chain with quick-fitting connectors
support Wall jib bracket on reinforced
with chain container • class F insulation, protection type IP 55
column cranes VW concrete columnsn
or wall
via pendant • push-pull trolley, which is rolled on the lower jib arm • gear unit limit switches for highest and lowest hook position
from
Electric Push-pull Weld-on plate on flange or in the profile of the jib arm • painted in RAL 5017, traffic blue
2t
to to hoist alt.
180° * chain or building column/wall
4t 10 m mobile • clamping buffers fitted as end stops for the trolley • galvanised wire rope specially constructed for increased
hoist powered
pendant
Wall bracket mounted service life
control
on reinforced
• o ptimal size due to compact construction
VW concrete wall
• practically maintenance-free due to direct drives and
Electric
3,2 t
3,2 t
180° * The effective slewing range depends on the installation position; it may be greater or less than 180°.
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A BU S Ty p e s | A BU S jib c r an e s
to 5 1000 to 7 125
to 6 250
to 4 500
250 kg
• trolley with easy roll plastic rollers jib arm for optimised hook height
• standard wall bracket
• easy installation of hoist trolley due to removable
Jib length [m] Capacity [kg] jib end plate and adjustable clamping buffers
to 4 500
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A BU S Ty p e s | A BU S jib c r an e s
Jib length [m] Capacity [kg] Jib length [m] Capacity [kg]
2t 3,2 t
3,2 t
to 9 3200 to 9 3200
Jib length [m] Capacity [kg] Jib length [m] Capacity [kg]
2t
to 10 125 to 2500 to 10 1000 to 2500
3,2 t
to 9 3200 3,2 t
to 9 3200
to 8 4000 to 8 4000
to 7 5000
2t
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“A d d e d - v a l u e ” s o l u t i o n s f r o m a s i n g l e s o u r c e | A B U S j i b c r a n e s
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If you plan a jib crane with ABUS, there are really no limits.
2 Everything you need to turn a single crane into a convenient
complete solution is available – from a single supplier. This
makes planning easier and helps cut costs – not only when
buying your crane but also in the years which follow. Because
the whole is simply worth more than the sum of its parts, it
also pays to take a close look at the performance features and
cost advantages of ABUS extras, components and accessories.
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2 Slip-rings
1
Power supply via slip-rings for infinite 360° slewing.
1
Plug connectors
Equipped exclusively with plug connectors designed for
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2 rapid, trouble-free connection when installing and servicing.
This saves time and ensures greater safety.
Powered trolley
3
The electrically driven trolley moves at the push of a button.
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7
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Powered slewing gear
6
Electrically driven slewing for smooth travel.
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Daily in action | ABUS jib cranes
The pillar jib crane LS is typically used for lifting tasks that The advantages of the pillar jib crane LSX are evident in
are mostly in the lower capacity range. As shown here in the workplaces with restricted room heights, as can be seen here
example of transmission and engine manufacture, the load can in the measuring room for components of machine tools. Due
be quickly and safely raised and e.g. set down on a pallet. The to its special construction with the raised jib arm, a good lift
high lifting speed of 12 m/min with the electric chain hoist also height can be reached even with low ceilings. Jib arm and hoist
contributes to efficient work performance. The crane is mounted are located at a safe distance away from the area in which the
on the existing base plate by means of an intermediate steel operator moves. The crane is mounted by means of a steel dowel
plate. plate with special floor dowels conforming to the permissible
dynamic loads.
The wall jib crane LW is an unobtrusive and reliable aid when Low ceilings and additional required floor clearance are typical
it comes to moving lighter loads by hand. Its lightweight design criteria for selecting the LWX wall jib crane. Its low space
allows it and its load to be guided quickly and precisely even at requirements and practicable lift height make a strong argument
longer jib lengths. This is an effective aid to daily operation – as in its favour. The continuously controllable ABUCompact GMC
in this case in the picking area for packaging machines. This provides particularly delicate lifting and setting down of the load
crane is mounted with a bracket on the building support column. at this assembly station. The wall bracket included within the
The brackets fit around the supports, even those with large scope of supply is used to mount the crane on a steel support in
crosssections, to bring the crane to the desired height. the wall of the room.
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Daily in action | ABUS jib cranes
Used in the assembly of road construction machines, this Plates and steel components of varying size and weighing up to
VS pillar jib crane moves larger loads that can no longer be 5 t are required in mould and die production. With the pillar jib
safely and conveniently moved by hand. The crane is therefore crane VS, these can be reliably moved. With electric, 2-speed
equipped with electric, 2-speed drives for cross travel and cross travel and slew drives equipped as standard, the crane can
slew. Operation is independent of the load position with mobile be easily operated via the freely movable control unit with the
pendant controls that move parallel to the jib arm, simplifing pendant controls. The cone-shaped pillar tip allows the smallest
handling and ensuring safer working. The crane is securely possible approach dimension to the pillar even with high loads.
anchored to a base foundation. The crane is solidly mounted on a large-sized base foundation
with anchor rods.
This crane is required in tank and container construction for Tight installation conditions, high load capacities and a precise
transport of loads between work levels of different heights. movement of the load into the tool machine characterise this
The design of the wall jib crane VW enables the given building application example. The optimisation of the lift height at 3.2 t
dimensions to be used to the fullest, so that the transfer of the is achieved through the use of an ABUS electric wire rope
load is achieved at the highest possible lift height. The crane hoist. Two-speed control of electrically driven movements
has electric, 2-speed cross travel and slew drives, without in all directions enables delicate handling of workpieces and
which the desired movements of the load would be practically equipment. The crane is mounted with weld-on plates at the
impossible. Weld-on plates are used to mount the crane back on the additionally placed support structure.
directly on the steel supports of the building.
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Mountings for Pillar Jib Cranes | ABUS jib cranes
Foundation with ABUS ideal anchors Dowel plate on a concrete floor / ceiling
(Reinforced standard concrete, cracked
ABUS ideal anchors offer an intelligent mounting alternative
or non-cracked)
whenever the later site of the crane is to remain freely walkable
Pillar jib cranes of average Safe Working Loads are
and drivable for the time being. The two-part anchor rods are
particularly efficient with our dowel mounting system.
connected to each other with sleeves. The sleeves are flush
This system uses Fischer dowels, especially developed for
with the floor surface and are protected by cover caps. To
dynamic loads, which are fitted into the countersunk holes of
mount the crane, threaded bolts are screwed into the sleeves.
the round dowel plate during install. ABUS delivers the dowel
plate, the required anchor dowels as well as a grouting ring.
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Mountings for Wall Jib Cranes | ABUS jib cranes
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on the adequate checking of the support structure by a
On reinforced walls using wall brackets and structural engineer.
through-wall anchors
For mounting on reinforced concrete walls of adequate load-
bearing capacity, wall brackets are used. For the types LW and
LWX, the wall bracket is included in the scope of delivery. For
the type VW, it is available as optional equipment. The wall
brackets are mounted on the wall with ties and counterplates.
Included in the ABUS scope of delivery are the anchor
rods, counterplates and the required mounting materials, all
adapted for the respective wall thickness.
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Optional Configurations | ABUS jib cranes
OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
SOUND INDIVIDUAL SOLUTIONS
Powered trolley (Fig. 1) Powered slewing (Fig. 2) Slewing limit switch, VW (Fig. 7) Limit switch for cross travel (Fig. 8) Jib crane with additional power socket and plug on hoist (Fig. 13) Safety load hooks (Fig. 14)
Function/
Functional Optional configuration LS LSX VS LW LWX VW Recommendation (R)/Note (N) Fig.
unit
Electric Cross travel, 2-speed, 5/20 m/min - x x - x x (R) loads of 500 kg or more and jib lengths longer than 4 m 1
drives Electric slewing gear, 2-speed - - x - - x (R) l oads of 500 kg or more and jib lengths longer than 6 m 2/3
Slewing limit stop as bumper rod - x x - x x (N) on-site limit stop required 4
Travel Slewing limit switch - - x - - x (N) braking function, braking and shutdown function 6/7
limiters Cross travel limit switch - x x - x x (N) braking function, braking and shutdown function 8
Powered slewing (Fig. 3) Slewing limit stop – bumper rod (Fig. 4) Adjustable brake, VS (Fig. 9) Slewing resistance control, VW (Fig. 10)
Mobile control unit runs length of jib - - x - - x (R) for electric trolleys and slewing 11
Operation
Controls on load hook x x x x x x (N) lift/lower only, max. 250 kg, 1-fall hoist (GM2/GM4) -
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Overall plans outlined in detail | ABUS jib cranes
ABUS has specialised in floor-free lifting and conveying extraordinary applications to the implementation of complete
ABUS electric chain hoists
technology to 120 t – deliberately. Not only because this load material handling systems. Add to this the special self-
Among the powerhouses of the ABUS jib cranes are the ABUS electric range represents the vast majority of applications, but also conception of ABUS: When we offer something, we offer it
chain hoists ABUCompact. The hoists of the ABUS chain hoist generation in order to pass onto you the economic benefits of product based on advice that focuses on practical use, with assured
ABUCompact are distinguished by a fresh design and convincing technical standardisation to the full. ABUS offers a comprehensive quality, with individual user support and comprehensive, fast
features. In connection with jib cranes, the chain hoists GM2, GM4, GM6 and range of economical and quickly available materials handling and reliable service with 24-hour availability.
GM8 with 3 Ph/400 V offer reliable power packs for load capacities to 4 t in a solutions: overhead cranes, jib cranes, HB light crane track
particularly low headroom design for optimum utilisation of space. They also systems, lightweight mobile gantries, monorail hoists, electric
boast a precision lifting function for careful raising and lowering of sensitive wire rope hoists, electric chain hoists and a wide variety
goods. The modular construction of motor and gear units opens the stage for of components. The range thus extends from solutions for ABUS Crane systems and components:
a comprehensive range of products with lift speeds of up to 20 m/min or FEM ABUCompact GMC ABUCompact GM2
classifications to 4m – at a persuasive price.
The smaller GMC rounds out the ABUCompact series. A continuous lift speed
for 125 or 250 kg, and the fact that it is delivered ready for connection to a 230 V
socket, makes it the ideal chain hoist for flexible application in lifting lighter
loads.
For more information, please refer to our product brochure “ABUS Electric
Chain Hoists”.
ABUCompact GM8
For more information, please refer to our product brochure “ABUS Wire Rope
Hoists”.
ABUS Electric wire rope hoist design “E”
Electric Wire Rope Hoists Electric Chain Hoists and High-Performance Components
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