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Gorbel's G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Device is now available in 165, 330, 660, and 1320 lb capacities. The G-Force® Q and iQ units give you the responsiveness and the flexibility of a human operator, plus the power of a machine. The G-Force® Q and iQ units are more precise than hoists and more responsive than air balancers. They improve safety, productivity and quality, resulting in a direct increase to your bottom line.

The Q and iQ are ideal for larger capacity lifting applications, including:

· Lifting fully dressed engines and transmissions

· Changing out expensive machine tooling and dies on production machinery

· Heavy equipment manufacturing

· Valve assembly for oil and natural gas industry

The new units offer:

· On-board diagnostics for easy maintenance

· New handle design - the redesigned handle is more ergonomic and features a standard LCD display that better communicates valuable information both to operators and maintenance personnel. Information displayed includes G-Force® operation modes, programming menus, fault codes, diagnostic information, and weight readouts.

· G360™ Electric/Air Swivel - The G360™ swivel assembly on the handle allows the G-Force handle to rotate without twisting the coil cord in applications where the operator is continuously rotating the handle. The G360™ accommodates the coil cord cable, the optional input/output module signals, and the air power for end effector tooling.

The base Q model comes stocked with standard options, but if you want even more intelligence capabilities for your G-Force® unit and your tooling, choose the iQ unit. The iQ comes with:

· Programmable features - The iQ has several programmable features such as Auto-Unclamp and Part-Present detection. Using these features to control your tooling increases productivity and minimizes errors.

· Auto-Home - The iQ is capable of programmed motion such as return to home or other teachable points within the vertical hook travel to save operators time.

· Teachable virtual limits - The iQ unit's enhanced control package provides expanded Virtual Limits capabilities, including upper and lower virtual limit stop points, speed reductions points in up and down travel, and program mode lockout to protect virtual limit settings from unwanted changes

· External Programmable Inputs and Outputs - Multiple programmable inputs/outputs (I/O) are available on the new iQ unit. The unit comes standard with 8 I/O points. Flexible and convenient I/O blocks, each containing 8 I/O points, can be individually added to provide just the right functionality for your application.

Features:

• Available in 165, 330, 660, and 1320 lb capacity
• G360™ collector and swivel assembly
• Remote mount auxiliary I/O block mounted below the handle
• Auxiliary 24 volt power supply to drive input/outputs and other sensors
• Virtual limits and points of speed reduction is standard
• Capable of operating two units with one handle
• Capable of operating one unit with two different handle locations
• Standard controls for easy upgrades
• Handle configurations are easily changeable in the field
• Standard coil cords with in-field add-on air hose
• Slide and pendant handles are interchangeable between the Q and iQ
• More processing power for smooth operation and improved performance
• Improved float mode allows for better control of the load
• LCD on hand controller communicates more information like system status and diagnostics
• Seamless operator present function by means of a photo sensor
• Ergonomic Slide handle design
• Higher environmental ratings (more tolerant to dust and liquid)
• Electric/air collector is standard eliminating coil cord damage
• Pendant handle available
• Optional standard auxiliary air valves and electric switches for hand controller make tooling integration easier
• Standard Input/Output functionality makes the product suitable for more applications out of the box
• Ease of installation for reduced installation time & costs
• Readily accepted by operators because its easy to use and enhances their job performance
• Rapid return on investment through increased productivity and reduced product damage
• Decreases risk of operator injury creating a safer work environment

Use for:

• Automotive (engine assembly, transmission assembly, chassis components)
• Heavy equipment manufacturing
• Tool & Die changeouts
• Natural Gas & Oil Industry (valves, drilling components, etc)
• Repetitive lifting jobs
• Parts Assembly
• Machining
• Palletizing loads
• Warehouse loading docks
• Process Equipment Maintenance