What Is A Jib Crane?

Jib cranes are horizontal cranes supporting a moveable hoist. They are generally fixed to a wall or floor mounted pillar. They're common for industrial uses as well as on the back of machinery, particularly military vehicles. The jib swings in a lateral arc. These forms of cranes are very common in an array of industrial uses.

One of the great benefits of the jib crane is the compact nature of the unit and the fact it takes up little floor space but provides a maximum use of height and allows reach for optimal use. This allows the jib crane a wide range of advantages over a number of other cranes.

Most of these cranes have a working load of around 3000KG and offer a very cost effective lifting solution when considered against other cranes. Jibs are common in a wide range of industries as we have previously mentioned, though find themselves most popular in machine shops, or manufacturing plants, or especially in stores where loading and off loading is central to operations.

Jibs usually need a solid foundation and when fitted the floor, or the concrete they are placed in needs to be strong enough to hold the crane but also the load that will be carried by the crane.

Most of these cranes have a 270 degree slew and simple stops can also be added to provide other angles for the slew. Most of the cranes are painted in a colour called Trafalgar blue, though specific colours are also catered for.

Electric hoists can also be fitted to the cranes, as well as isolator switches. This allows ease of use for the cranes and allows users to use them with the upmost ease. The electric hoist is very useful and when coupled with the isolator switch is a safe, secure and excellent option.

Over braced jibs are also common and have a lifting capacity of up to 2000Kg. They can be fitted with a wide range of accessories ad can also be manually rotated, though can also be fitted with an electronically motorised arm. This allows ease of use and is a terrific advantage to those who require such cranes in their shop.

Jib cranes are essentially simple machines and some of the oldest cranes in existence. The jib is also a very easy to maintain crane and so is an excellent accompaniment for those that want a simple device that covers a wide range of jobs. Once you get these cranes serviced, keep them clean and free of rust and make sure the running track is kept clean and clear of debris you are half way to ensuring they will have a long life. Of course regular inspections help, as does preventing use should you have an incline of a problem. Essentially, these are easily maintainable cranes.

By: Charlotte Ananda

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