Truss Jibs - A truss jib is used to be able to carry and place trusses. It is an extended jib attachment which is equipped with a triangular or pyramid shaped frame. Typically, truss jibs are mounted on machines like for instance a compact telehandler, a skid steer loader or a forklift using a quick-coupler accessory.
Older style cranes that have deep triangular truss jibs are normally assemble and fastened with bolts and rivets into standard open structural shapes. There are seldom any welds on these kind jibs. Each and every riveted or bolted joint is prone to rust and thus requires regular maintenance and inspection.
Truss jibs are built with a back-to-back collection of lacing members separated by the width of the flange thickness of another structural member. This particular design could cause narrow separation among the flat exteriors of the lacings. There is limited access and little room to preserve and clean them against rusting. Numerous bolts loosen and rust in their bores and must be changed.
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