What Is A Jib Crane

Installing a cantilever crane can enhance production efficiency and improve workplace safety. This equipment is specifically for handling heavy-duty lifting operations, enabling time-saving and efficient material handling within the workspace. Furthermore, it can operate in tandem with existing overhead crane systems to significantly boost operational efficiency.

In this article, we will introduce jib cranes in detail, including the definition, structure and parts, features, and application. We will help you learn more information about jib cranes. And we hope you can make better use of them for your handling needs in factories or workshops.

What Is A Jib Crane?

A jib crane is a compact lifting device featuring a horizontal rotating arm for load positioning, widely used in industrial material handling. It has five common types: Floor Mounted, Wall Mounted, Wall Traveling, Column Articulating, and Slewing Mobile.

With load capacities ranging from 0.25t to 20t, cantilever jib cranes offer flexible rotation (180°- 360°) and can adapt to both fixed and mobile lifting needs in confined or open spaces.

Jib Crane Structure and Parts

• Base/Foundation: Sturdy steel structure anchored to floor/wall, distributing load for stability.
• Mast/Column: Vertical support backbone, determining maximum lift height.
• Jib Arm: Horizontal beam extending from mast, enabling load reach; some have telescopic design.
• Slewing Mechanism: Slew bearing or turntable for 180-360° rotation, with adjustable resistance.
• Hoist & Trolley: Lifting mechanism (electric wire rope/chain hoist) and movable carriage for horizontal load movement.
• Control System: Pendant/radio controls for lifting, rotation, and trolley movement, with safety switches.

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Jib Crane Types

Dafang Crane, as a professional jib crane manufacturer and supplier, offers diverse cantilever cranes, such as Floor Mounted, Wall Mounted, Wall Traveling, Column Articulating, and Slewing Mobile jib cranes.

Floor Mounted Jib Crane

• Lifting Capacity: 0.5-5 ton
• Lifting Height: 4-10 meter
• Working Grade: A3
• Hoisting Speed:  0.8-8 m/min

Features: Floor-mounted jib cranes can support large load lifting, stable and non-occupying wall/column space

Application: Heavy-duty fixed-point operations in factories, such as heavy equipment assembly areas, warehouse fixed unloading stations, and machining workshop workpiece hoisting.

Wall Mounted Jib Crane

• Lifting Capacity: 0.5-1 ton
• Lifting Height: 4.5-6 meter
• Working Grade: A3
• Hoisting Speed:  0.8-8 m/min

Features: Wall-mounted design saves ground space, suitable for medium and light load lifting. With a rotatable cantilever, cover a large working range.

Application: Compact space operations like small workshops, maintenance rooms, and retail warehouse goods handling.

Wall Traveling Jib Crane

• Lifting Capacity: 2-16 ton
• Lifting Height: 6-30 meter
• Working Grade: A3
• Hoisting Speed:  0.35-8 m/min

Features: The jib arm can rotate 180° or 360°. The angle can adapt to users' actual requirements. And users can customize the length of jib arm to suit workspaces and lifting requirements.

Application: Long-span continuous operations in production lines, such as automobile assembly lines, electronic component assembly workshops, and long-distance material transportation in warehouses.

Column Articulating Jib Crane

• Lifting Capacity: 80-600 kg
• Lifting Height: 2.5-4 meter
• Working Grade: A3
• Hoisting Speed:  7.5-40 m/min

Features: The slewing jib can rotate and extend in many directions so it can efectively make use of vertical and horizontal space.

Application: Narrow-space multi-angle operations, such as machine tool side workpiece loading or unloading, small parts assembly areas, and equipment maintenance in confined spaces.

Slewing Mobile Jib Crane

• Lifting Capacity: 0.5-5 ton
• Arm Length: 2-6 meter
• Working Grade: A3
• Hoisting Speed:  0.8-8 m/min

Features: With mobility, no fixed installation required. The jib can achieve a full 360° swing around the column or a partial 180-270° swing.

Application: Outdoor temporary or mobile operations, such as construction site material transfer, logistics yard temporary loading or unloading, and outdoor equipment maintenance.

What Is A Jib Crane Used For？

Users often use jib cranes in small-scale workspaces, because they can handle flexibly lift light-to-medium loads in workshops, warehouses, production lines and so on. Here is the detailed introduction.

1. Үйлдвэрлэл: Floor Mounted jib cranes lift engine blocks on automotive assembly lines, ensuring precise positioning during assembly.
2. Warehousing: Wall Mounted jib cranes in retail warehouses move 500kg cartons from shelves to conveyor belts, saving aisle space.
3. Production Lines: Wall Traveling cantilever cranes transport electronic components along 20m-long assembly lines, matching workflow speed.
4. Maintenance Workshops: Column Articulating slewing jib cranes in machine shops load/unload workpieces onto lathes, navigating narrow gaps between equipment.
5. Construction: Slewing Mobile jib cranes handle steel bars at building sites for temporary lifting without fixed installation.

Jib Crane Features Over Common Crane

• Flexible rotation (180°-360°) and adjustable reach, covering wide working radii without blind spots.
• Space-saving design: Wall-mounted/wall-traveling jib cranes save floor space; while floor-mounted types need no wall support.
• Safe and certified: Equipped with overload protection, emergency stops, and meets CE/ISO standards.
• Easy installation & relocation: Lightweight structure (e.g., 800kg models) and modular design reduce downtime.
• Versatile load handling: With rated 0.25-10t loads, with hoist options (electric/pneumatic) for diverse needs.

Notice: The items listed only for reference. Customizable solutions are available.

Conclusion

Now, you must have a more comprehensive understanding of slewing jib cranes. And you must know how to choose right slewing cantilever jib cranes to improve work efficiency in warehouses and plants.

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