A jib crane is a lifting system made up of an arm that is fixed to a column or wall and swings horizontally, and a hoist that travels along the arm. It can take the load to any point within a circle whose radius is the arm length. It is used beside workbenches, machines and workstations.
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Get a Quote on WhatsAppA jib crane has four main parts: the column or wall bracket, the slewing arm, a trolley that travels along the arm and the hoist that lifts the load. An electric chain hoist is used on the arm in most cases. The hoist lifts the load, the trolley moves in and out along the arm, and the arm swings around its mounting point. This lets you bring the load to any point within a circular area. On light models the arm is swung by hand, and large, heavy models can have powered slewing. Jib cranes are also known as slewing jib cranes or swing arm cranes.
The slewing angle depends on the type and the model. Wall-mounted jib cranes usually swing through about 180°, because the wall is behind them. On column-mounted models 270° is common, and there are also models that turn through 360°. If needed, the slewing range can be narrowed with stops.
A jib crane works in a limited area around one fixed point. A monorail hoist, on the other hand, carries the load to more distant points along a beam hung from the ceiling or columns. If the load moves from station to station, monorail crane systems may suit you better. If the lifting point changes often or the floor cannot be anchored, a gantry crane on wheels may be the better choice. We compare these systems in a table in our article monorail vs jib vs bridge crane.
The main factors in the price are the capacity, arm length, column height, slewing angle, whether the arm is swung by hand or by motor, whether it is column-mounted or wall-mounted, and the hoist used on the arm. The foundation and anchoring work is also part of the total cost. Just send us the load weight, the arm length you need and a photo of the installation spot on WhatsApp.
Because a jib crane carries the load at the end of its arm, it puts a large overturning force on the column and its mounting. Column-mounted jib cranes are anchored either to a reinforced concrete foundation built to the manufacturer's dimensions, or to a concrete floor whose thickness and strength have been confirmed as sufficient. The anchor points must be away from cracks, joints and slab edges. A crane on newly poured concrete is not used at full load until the concrete has cured enough. For wall-mounted models, a structural check must confirm that the wall or column can carry this load. Anchoring by guesswork creates a real risk of the crane tipping over.
We install and service jib cranes from our base in Tuzla, Istanbul. After installation and before first use, an authorised person carries out an inspection and load test. After that, Turkish law requires a periodic inspection at least once a year. The anchor bolts and slewing stops are among the points checked. Details: hoist inspection and maintenance.
A column-mounted jib crane stands on its own column anchored to the floor and can be installed wherever you need it. A wall-mounted jib crane is fixed to a load-bearing wall or building column. It takes up no floor space but swings through a narrower angle because of the wall.
Column-mounted jib cranes usually do. Either a reinforced concrete foundation is built to the manufacturer's dimensions, or the crane is anchored straight to the existing concrete floor if its thickness and strength are sufficient. This is decided from the manufacturer's values and a structural check, not by eye.
On light and medium capacity jib cranes the arm is usually swung by hand. For heavy loads and long arms, powered slewing may be preferred, and then slewing is controlled from the pendant as well.
An electric chain hoist is used on the arm in most cases. The hoist is fitted to a trolley that travels along the arm. The hoist you choose must suit the rated capacity of the jib crane.
It depends on the model. Jib cranes are mostly used for light and medium loads. As the capacity goes up, the arm, column and foundation get larger too, so we look at the load weight and the arm length together.
We explain what a monorail hoist is, how it works, its parts and types, and how to choose the right model, all in one place.
Read more: What Is a Monorail Hoist? Types, Parts and How to Choose One →Monorail hoists, jib cranes, bridge cranes and gantry cranes do the same job in different ways. A comparison table shows which one suits which job.
Read more: Monorail, Jib Crane or Bridge Crane? Which One to Use When →The load, the lifting height and the beam length. Send them on WhatsApp or give us a call and we'll come back with a model and a price.
