Ingersoll Rand Zimmerman Material Handling Specialists


Dobco Equipment is a Master Distributor for Ingersoll Rand. We are specialists in Zimmerman ergonomic custom material handling systems for which IR is a world leader. As Material Handling specialists Dobco Equipment offers a complete range of handling devices, from the simplest to the most complex.

Ingersoll-Rand / Zimmerman Handling Systems pioneered the development of pneumatic powered lifting and balancing equipment, making them the world leader in the manufacture of ergonomic, in-process, manual assist, pick and place systems.

The combination of Zimmerman’s 40 years of experience, ISO 9001 certification and Ingersoll-Rand’s global sales and service network has created a unique ability to respond to your needs anywhere in the world with the highest quality material handling equipment available.
Because of our their concern for safety, they continually strive to develop new and improved systems, allowing operators increased productivity while reducing their risk of injury. They have maintained a commitment to developing the safest, most effective material handling components available on the market today.
As an example of their commitment to safety, they participate in the promotion of independent third-party testing in association with Ohio State University’s Bio-Dynamics Laboratory. Here are just a few of the Industries they serve: Automotive, appliance, aerospace, converting, electronics, food, furniture, glass, printing, pharmaceutical, sheet metal and textile.

The rising importance
of Ergonomics…

Ergonomics (literally, the science of work) is the key to designing a better workplace, where tool, task and operator come together with a minimum of stress. A minimum of stress on the worker leads to a maximum level of quality production…

We carry it all:

  • Handling Devices
    • Handling Devices / End Effectors
      • 1-cup Vacuum Device
      • J-Hook
      • 4-cup Vacuum Devices
      • Rotary Action Handler
      • Signature Bundle Handler
      • Warehouse Handling Device
      • Clamp Device
    • Torque Tubes
      • 100 Nm Tube
      • 250 Nm Tube
      • 500 Nm Tube
  • Lifting Devices
    • Balancers
      • Air Balancers
        • B CONTROL Balancers
        • BA CONTROL Balancers
        • EA CONTROL Balancers
        • ZA CONTROL Balancers
      • Intelligent Lifting Devices (Electric Balancers)
        • Basic – No Controls
        • Straight Control Unit
        • Coiled Pendant Control Unit
        • Force Sensing Control Unit
      • Mechanical Spring Balancers
        • Hose Reel Balancers: 0.875 to 5.5 lb (0.4 to 2.5 kg) Capacity
        • Light-Duty Balancers: 0.9 to 6.6 lb (0.4 to 3 kg) Capacity
        • Medium-Duty Short Cable Balancers: 2.2 to 17.6 lb (1 to 14.0 kg) Capacity
        • Medium-Duty Long Cable Balancers: 4.4 to 30 lb (4 to 14.0 kg) Capacity
        • Medium-Duty Locking Long Cable Balancers: 4.4 to 22 lb (2 to 10.0 kg) Capacity
        • Intermediate-Duty Balancers: 8.8 to 55 lb (4 to 25.0 kg) Capacity
        • Heavy-Duty Balancers: 22 to 143 lb (10 to 75.0 kg) Capacity
        • Super-Duty Balancers: 33 to 363 lb (15 to 165.0 kg) Capacity
        • Super-Duty Long Cable Balancers: 33 to 330 lb (15 to 150.0 kg) Capacity
    • Hoists
      • Air Hoists
        • CLK Chain Hoist Series
        • MLK Chain Hoist Series
        • HLK Chain Hoist Series
        • ARO Chain Hoist 7700 and 7790 Series
        • ARO Chain Hoist 7700 and 7790 Spark Resistant Series
        • LIFTCHAIN® Chain Hoist Series
        • Hercu-Link™ Chain Hoist Series
        • BOP Chain Hoist Handling Systems
      • Electric Hoists
        • Hercu-Link™ Electric Hoist Series
        • ULE2 Ultra-Lo Series
        • Quantum Series
      • Hydraulic Hoists
        • LIFTCHAIN® Hydraulic Hoist
        • Hydraulic BOP Handling Systems
      • Manual Hoists
        • Wire Rope Pullers
        • Lever Chain Hoist
        • Manual Chain Hoist
    • Winches
      • Air Winches
        • Classic Winch Series
        • Liftstar® and Pullstar® Winch Series
        • Force 5™ Third Generation Winch Series
        • Force 5i™ Infinity Winch Series
        • Man Rider™ – Offshore Winch Series
      • Electric Winches
        • Worm Gear Series
        • Standard and Car Puller Series
        • Fulcrum Series
      • Hydraulic Winches
        • Liftstar® and Pullstar®
        • Liftstar® Man Rider™
  • Support Structures
    • Arm Systems – Articulating, Parallel Link and Vertical Mast Arm Systems
      • Series 400 – Parallel link design Up to 800 lb (363 kg) Engineered to order
      • Series 600 – Rigid vertical mast Up to 1000 lb (454 kg) Offset loads to 72 in (1.8m)
      • Series 700 C – 270 degree articulation Up to 500 lb (227 kg) Integral rear-mount balancer
      • Series 713 – 360 degree articulation Up to 500 lb (227 kg) Integral mid-mount balancer
      • Series 720 – 360 degree articulation 150 lb(68 kg) capacity only Integral end-balancer
    • Beam Clamps
      • BC Series – Designed at 5:1 for vertical lifting with powered or manual hoist per ASME B30.16
    • Jib Cranes
      • Floor Mounted Jib Cranes – Up to 2000 lb (907 kg) capacity 220° boom rotation
        • ZRA1 (light)
        • ZRA2 (medium)
        • ZRS2 (medium)
        • ZRS3 (heavy)
      • Wall Mounted Jib Cranes – Up to 2000 lb (907 kg) capacity 220° boom rotation
        • ZRA1 (light)
        • ZRS2 (medium)
        • ZRA2 (heavy)
        • ZRS3 (heavy)
      • Floor Mounted I-Beam Jib Cranes – Up to 1100 lb (500 kg) capacity Up to 16 ft (5 m) Boom length 360° boom rotation
      • Floor Mounted Aluminum Jib Cranes – Up to 1100 lb (500 kg) capacity Up to 16 ft (5 m) Aluminum Boom length
    • Rail Systems
      • Free Standing Work Station Crane – Up to 2000lb (907 kg) Rectangular Coverage Floor Mounted
      • Monorail Systems – Up to 3000 lb (1360 kg) Single-axis transfer
      • Rail Profiles
        • Lightweight aluminum – ZRAT, ZRA1, and ZRA2 offer lightweight aluminum construction with a clear anodized finish
        • Rugged steel – ZRS2 and ZRS3 offer hot-rolled steel construction with a powder coated finish
      • Air and Electrification Supply
      • Rail System Components
        • Hanger Kits
        • Rails
        • End Stops
        • Splice Kits
        • End Trucks
        • Trolleys
    • Tractors
      • MTK Series – The MTK air driven tractor is designed to push, pull or position loads along beams up to 6 metric tons
    • Trolleys
      • PT Series – A plain hook-on style trolley rated for both manual or powered hoists. Capacity 1/2 to 5 metric tons – 1100lbs(500kg)
      • GT Series – Hand geared hook-on style trolley rated for manual or powered hoists. Capacity 1 to 20 metric tons – 2200lbs(1000kg)
      • RT Series – Used with MLK, MLKS and MLKR series of air hoist. Capacity 1/4 to 1 metric ton 550lbs (250 kg) – 2200lbs(1000 kg)
      • TIR6600 Series – Capacity 1/4 to 3 metric tons 550lbs (250 kg) – 6600lbs (3000 kg)
      • TIR132 Series – Capacity 4-1/2 to 6 metric tons 9900lbs (4500 kg) – 13200lbs (6000 kg)
      • TR2U and TRU3 Series – Vane motor powered trolleys featuring low air consumption and a variety of options
      • ATC and ATE Series – 4-wheel drive, piston air motor driven, trolleys. Even available for moving people. Meet ANSI/ASME 30.23. ATC up to 3

We maintain a large inventory and set ourselves apart from other suppliers with our ability to service and support all the products we sell. Our Team of 6, Full-Time, Factory Trained, Service Technicians are equipped to test and repair any of the Zimmerman line of products

Our Service Centre offers no charge return shipping on repaired tools, no charge repair quotations for most tools. We provide Customer specific preventive maintenance programs designed to keep your existing tools up and running thereby avoiding costly downtime. All repairs are warranted against defective parts and workmanship for 90 days.

Call or email today for a quotation on the Zimmerman system or components you need.