Gorbel Inc. is enhancing its line of Tether Track™ Rigid Rail Fall Arrest Systems with standardized system configurations to better serve customers in industries that need to protect employees from falls. The new configurations include Swing Arm, Fold Away and Freestanding Monorail systems and will be available later in 2012.

“We launched Ceiling Mounted Bridge and Monorail Rigid Rail Fall Arrest Systems in 2007 and have been engineering custom systems since then,” said Jeff McNeil, Gorbel’s marketing manager. “The new systems fulfill a wide range of our customer applications from rail yards to airplane hangars and, because they are standardized, we will offer competitive pricing and the fastest lead times in the industry.”

Gorbel Tether Track Fall Arrest Systems are available in multiple configurations, including multiple track profiles and support center distances, making fall protection easily customizable and cost effective. The foundation of the Tether Track systems is the enclosed track, exclusively engineered for easy movement. The enclosed track keeps dirt and dust from settling on the rolling surface, allowing the trolley to move smoothly, and remain centered directly over the worker creating a shorter fall distance and reducing the risk of swing fall injuries.

“Gorbel Tether Track Fall systems deliver unmatched ease of positioning and movement,” continued McNeil. “Together these benefits all equal the safest and most productive rigid rail fall arrest solution available today and all of our systems come with Gorbel’s industry-leading customer support.”

The Gorbel family of standardized Tether Track Rigid Rail Fall Arrest Systems will include:

Swing Arm Systems

• Provides circular or semi-circular fall protection with a compact foot print
• Versatile and adaptable, the swing arm can be positioned over the work space when needed and moved out of the way when not in use
• Available in Wall Mounted or Free Standing Designs
• Accommodates single or multiple workers
• Standard spans 8’ to 30’, with custom spans available upon request

Fold Away Systems

• Deploy as needed, then fold away when done; maintaining productivity without compromising safety
• Perfect solution for work cells requiring access to overhead cranes, when floor space is limited or when infrequent fall protection is necessary
• Available in Wall Mounted or Free Standing Designs
• Accommodates single or multiple workers
• Unlimited lengths with up to 50’ between supports

Free Standing Monorail Systems

• Available in Cantilevered or Portal Frame Designs
• Cantilevered design allows for fewer support columns, while portal frame reduces the need for costly foundations
• Ideal for outdoor applications; special finishes available based on application requirements
• Accommodates single or multiple workers
• Standard support centers from 7’ to 35’, up to 50’ custom designed

Ceiling Mounted Monorail Systems

• Offers strength and mobility along a single axis for applications when workers need to travel in a straight line
• Accommodates single or multiple workers
• Unlimited monorail lengths

Ceiling Mounted Bridge Systems

• Provides maximum coverage within a rectangular coverage area
• Lightweight, high strength aluminum bridge effortlessly follows the worker
• Unlimited runway lengths, with up to 30’ bridge spans

Gorbel is demonstrating the new Fold-Away, dual-track system in Denver at the Safety 2012 ASSE Exposition, booth #994, June 3-5. 600 Fishers Run Fishers, New York 14453 Phone: (800) 821-0086 Web: www.gorbel.com Email: info@gorbel.com

Tether Track systems are a reliable, cost-effective way to reduce the risk of injury in elevated work environments. Compared to wire rope systems, Gorbel’s Tether Track systems deliver: shorter free fall distances; reduced risk of secondary fall injures, such as swinging into obstacles; longer distances between support centers; and no negative impact on a second worker in the event of a fall. Tether Track systems also stop falls sooner than a wire rope system by eliminating sag, and the systems provide effective protection in low headroom applications by reducing the fall distance.

Gorbel rigid rail systems are designed by qualified engineers to exceed the OSHA 1926 Subpart M Construction standard, as well as ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code.

For more sales information, visit www.gorbel.com or call 800-821-0086.

Gorbel: A Class Above® Gorbel® is an innovator and leader in the enclosed track work station crane industry. The company provides a wide variety of overhead handling solutions that handle loads from 50 lbs. up to 40 tons.

In addition to cranes, the company delivers innovative fall arrest systems, jibs and intelligent lifting devices. Since 1977, Gorbel has been dedicated to providing high-quality overhead material handling solutions backed by a commitment to on-time delivery, a focus on customer service, and the industry's best warranty.