You can improve the health and safety of your workers by relying on over 25 years of experience solving material handling problems across the globe. A wide range of solutions are available to you, including industrial manipulators, vacuum lifters, and jib cranes. You will gain access to a team of trained and experienced engineers who will work with you to find out the exact details of your materials handling problem and recommend a solution that will be right for your business.
Jib cranes are a type of overhead lifting device often used for repetitive tasks. They are widely used in the automotive and construction industries because of their versatility and cost effectiveness.
Jib cranes have a simple 3 component structure: the arm, the trolley, and the lifting device. The arm provides horizontal movement for the trolley, which supports the lifting device and the weight of the load. It rotates around an axis to give radial movement. The operator can slide the trolley along the arm of the jib crane, which is connected to the lifting device. It enables the lifting device to move along the arm to complete the handling operation.
Typical lifting devices include electric chains hoists, pneumatic chain hoists, or vacuum tube lifters. These can also have additional end effectors, like bespoke grippers.
As one of the most versatile cranes available on the market, jib cranes offer a low-cost, easy-to-use and reliable manual handling solution.
Jib cranes can increase production efficiency and reduce injuries in the workplace. They can benefit your workers and business and can help in various ways:
Lifting something too heavy for a person to handle manually