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controller drive system. This unique
combination provides for an exceptionally
ergonomic lifting concept
that can handle loads up to approximately
300 kg.
modern control technology ensures
that the load is detected and 95%
of the weight is carried by the lifting
device and the remaining 5% by the
operator. Designed for movements
at high speeds, the g-Force lifting
device allows precise placement
of materials. the g-Force technology
is especially user-friendly, and
is therefore widely accepted by users.
thanks to the intelligent reaction
possibilities of the g-Force system,
operator errors and resulting damage
to end products and work area
equipment are virtually eliminated.
Scalable and therefore costefficient
A special advantage of the new lifting
device is the reaction speed of
the control system. the patented
motion algorithms and "float mode"
functionality were implemented directly
on the drive for very fast execution.
this makes it possible to
move various loads by simply activating
the operator handle.
Another advantage of the B&R solution
is the optimal scalability of the
system. this allows the g-Force system
to be expanded at any time to
meet the requirements of more complicated
applications. there is also
the option to expand the system as
desired by adding additional X20 I/O
Centralized or
d e c e n t r a l i z e d
topologies can
be easily created
with a combination
of X20 and
X67 modules.
With the G-Force system, the user
only has to carry 5% of the weight.
modules. A CAN interface on the operator
handle allows additional X67
modules to be connected to control
the lifting device gripper. the system
can even be expanded to support a
second drive and handle for tandem
operation.
Many functions - One software
project
By using Automation Studio, gorbel
profits from integration of all system
functions in a single software package.
the machine software can also
be easily integrated in all g-Force
products as well as in other products
such as the "easy Arm".
Because of the extensive expansion
possibilities of the new control system,
Gorbel can react very quickly
to changing market requirements.
thanks to the use of high-performance
B&R components, the new g-
Force lifting equipment is a reliable
solution for challenging overhead
transport tasks.
Gorbel:
Application
Founded: 1977
Employees: 300
Turnover: 35 m EUR
Locations: Headquarters in Fishers,
NY; production in pell City, AL (uSA)
Products & Services: Solutions for
overhead cranes and ergonomic
lifting devices
www.gorbel.com
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