A jib crane is a type of overhead crane that has only one arm or jib that is mounted to a wall or a pillar; they are used in smaller areas to take up repetitive lifting tasks. Jib cranes are preferred for their high rotational movement of 180 to 360 degrees and the capacity to lift weight up to 5 tons. These cranes are easier to operate and require less maintenance if compared to other industrial cranes.
Types :
There are several types of a Jib crane:
• Floor Mounted Jib Cranes
• Wall Mounted (Fixed) Jib Cranes
• Wall Mounted (Travelling) Jib Cranes
• Freestanding Jib Cranes
• Mast Style Jib Cranes
• Workstation Jib Cranes
• Articulating Jib Cranes
Components
• Boom – the horizontal beam on which the trolley travels back and forth when the crane is working. This beam is the reason why these cranes can go up to 360 degrees of rotation.
• Mast – It is the pillar that supports the beam on freestanding systems.
• Hoist – the component that lifts, moves, and holds the bulky items.
• Trolley – the component that shows pneumatic, manual, or motorized movement; it carries the hoist (chain or wire) with the hook along the whole beam.
• Controller – works as a remote; it helps the operator to control the rotation of the crane, the motion of the hoist, and the motion of the trolley.
• Rotation stop – a very important component that saves the crane from colliding with a nearby object or the collision of the crane with the wall if the crane is mounted very close to it.
Benefits
• Jib cranes are much simpler in design and versatile than other types of cranes; their high functionality and smooth operation make them unique.
• They are mainly used in different facilities like workshops, automobile industries, and military facilities.
• These cranes are very efficient and can perform repetitive lifting tasks with smooth handling and without any confusion.
• One of their biggest advantages would be the ability to rotate 360 degrees while lifting tons of weight; no other crane has such functionality.
• Jib cranes are cheap and a long-term investment if you're considering replacing manpower with a machine that offers better productivity.
• They are easy to maintain and easy to install due to their small size; you can easily install a jib cranewithin the facility to move the items from one place to another.
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