Heavy Lifting for Small Spaces

Feb 28, 2014

Jib cranes shine when they are installed in an individual workstation. Whether you’re maintaining an engine, moving materials between conveyor belts, or trying to move any heavy equipment within a small workspace, the jib crane is one of the best material handling solutions.

Jib cranes typically rotate 360 degrees and are most commonly used during production. But, there are many ways that a jib crane can help a business. The feature that makes the jib crane most unique is the versatility within an individual workstation. Jib cranes can perform a variety of both delicate and heavy-duty tasks. The reason they work nicely for an individual area is that they are relatively small, but they still have a high level of maneuverability. Since a jib can be mounted to either the floor or the wall of a factory, they are very useful when space is tight.

Jibs are perfect for industrial warehouses, steel mills, boat yards, and other applications. Almost all models of our jib crane provide 360-degree rotation of items up to 5 tons. Wall-mounted jib cranes are limited to 180 degrees of rotation because of the mounting method. Wall-mounted jib cranes offer impressive lifting capacities, and their compact structure can be used for a variety of material handling and production tasks in unusual places.

Read the list below for the different types and capacities of jib cranes that we offer. The standard models have a maximum capacity of 5 tons, but we also offer engineered jibs that can lift up to 15 tons. If you have a custom order for crane specifications, our Technical Sales Support Specialists will be happy to help you with your needs.

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Freestanding

  • 360-degree rotation
  • Floor-mounted installation
  • Spans: Eight to 40 feet
  • Under Boom Height: Eight to 30 feet
  • Capacity: Up to 15 tons

Mast Jib

  • 360-degree rotation
  • Requires connection to both floor and overhead building steel
    • Requires consultation with architect before installation
  • Spans: Eight to 30 feet
  • Under Boom Height: Eight to 30 feet
  • Capacity: Up to 5 tons

Wall Mounted

  • 180-degree Rotation
  • Spans: 30′-40′
  • Capacity: Up to 5 tons

Wall Traveling

  • Single and multiple-speed configurations available
  • Custom design by application

Articulating Jib Cranes

  • 360-degree rotation on both arms
    • 180-degree rotation for inner arm on wall-mounted models
  • Spans: Up to 16 feet
  • Capacity: 150 to 1,000 pounds
  • Can reach around corners