Truss Jibs - A truss jib is actually utilized to be able to pick up and position trusses. It is actually an extended jib attachment that is equipped with a pyramid or triangular shaped frame. Normally, truss jibs are mounted on equipment such as a skid steer loader, a compact telehandler or even a forklift using a quick-coupler accessory.
Older style cranes which have deep triangular truss jibs are usually assemble and fastened using bolts and rivets into standard open structural shapes. There are seldom any welds on these style jibs. Every riveted or bolted joint is susceptible to rusting and thus requires regular maintenance and check up.
Truss jibs are made with a back-to-back collection of lacing members separated by the width of the flange thickness of an additional 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 corrosion. Numerous rivets loosen and rust in their bores and must be replaced.
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