Truss Jibs - Truss jib's can be utilized in order to pick up, transport and place trusses. The attachment is designed to function as an extended jib attachment together with a pyramid or triangular shaped frame. Typically, truss jibs are mounted on machines such as a compact telehandler, a skid steer loader or even a forklift making use of a quick-coupler accessory.
Older style cranes which have deep triangular truss jibs are most often assemble and fastened using bolts and rivets into standard open structural shapes. There are hardly ever any welds on these kind jibs. Every bolted or riveted joint is susceptible to rust and thus requires regular upkeep and check up.
A common design feature of the truss jib is the back-to-back assembly of lacing members. These are separated by the width of the flange thickness of an additional structural member. This design could cause narrow separation among the smooth surfaces of the lacings. There is limited access and little room to preserve and clean them against corrosion. Numerous rivets become loose and corrode within their bores and should be replaced.
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