Truss Jib - Truss jib's can be utilized to be able to carry, move and position trusses. The attachment is designed to operate as an extended jib attachment with a pyramid or triangular shaped frame. Normally, truss jibs are mounted on machinery like for instance a skid steer loader, a compact telehandler or a forklift using a quick-coupler attachment.
Older style cranes which have deep triangular truss jibs are normally assemble and fastened utilizing bolts and rivets into standard open structural shapes. There are hardly ever any welds on these kind jibs. Each bolted or riveted joint is susceptible to rust and therefore requires frequent upkeep and inspection.
Truss jibs are designed with a back-to-back arrangement of lacing members separated by the width of the flange thickness of an additional structural member. This design can cause narrow separation amid the smooth exteriors of the lacings. There is little room and limited access to clean and preserve them against corrosion. A lot of rivets become loose and rust within their bores and must be replaced.
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