Truss Jibs - Truss jib's can actually be used to lift, transport and position trusses. The attachment is designed to work as an extended jib attachment with a pyramid or triangular shaped frame. Normally, truss jibs are mounted on machinery like for example a skid steer loader, a compact telehandler or a forklift utilizing a quick-coupler accessory.
Older kind cranes that have deep triangular truss jibs are usually assemble and fastened with bolts and rivets into standard open structural shapes. There are hardly ever any welds on these kind jibs. Each and every bolted or riveted joint is prone to rust and thus needs frequent 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 can cause narrow separation between the smooth exteriors of the lacings. There is little room and limited access to clean and preserve them against rusting. Lots of rivets loosen and corrode inside their bores and should be replaced.
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