Jib Cranes

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A jib crane is a type of crane that features a horizontal jib or boom, which is an arm that extends horizontally from the crane’s mast or vertical support. This jib supports a movable hoist fixed to either a trolley or directly on the jib, which can move along the jib’s length. Jib cranes are typically mounted on a wall or floor and can rotate, offering a wide range of motion. The jib’s rotation angle can vary, with some cranes offering up to 360 degrees of movement, making them highly versatile for lifting and moving loads in a circular area around the crane’s base. They are widely used in industrial and manufacturing settings, workshops, and warehouses, particularly in areas too small for larger cranes or where quick, frequent lifting is needed. Jib cranes are ideal for localized lifting tasks and can handle loads ranging from very light to several tons, depending on their design and construction.

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Types of Jib Cranes

  • Met-Track Freestanding Jib Crane

    A Met-Track Freestanding Jib Crane is a self-supporting workstation crane built on a dedicated floor-mounted mast. The boom utilizes an enclosed-track design that significantly reduces rolling resistance, making it ideal for high-cycle, precision material handling.

    Benefits

    • Does not rely on building structure – can be installed anywhere with proper floor support.
    • Exceptional ease of movement due to the enclosed-track design, reducing operator fatigue.
    • Excellent for repetitive lifting in assembly, fabrication, or workstation environments.
    • Smooth, controlled rotation improves load handling and operator safety.
    • Lightweight but strong, suitable for smaller capacity applications with high productivity demands.

  • Column-Mounted Met-Track Jib Crane

    A Column-Mounted Met-Track Jib Crane attaches directly to an existing building column or a specially installed support column. Like the freestanding model, it uses an enclosed-track boom for effortless movement and precise load positioning.

    Benefits

    • No floor space required, making it ideal for congested work areas.
    • Cost-effective because no mast or foundation is required (when structural conditions allow).
    • Smooth, ergonomic operation thanks to the enclosed track.
    • Great for workstations where loads are lighter and frequent lifting is required.
    • Integrates easily into existing plant layouts without obstructing floors.

  • Column-Mounted Tie-Rod Style Jib Crane

    A Column-Mounted Tie-Rod Style Jib Crane features a traditional I-beam boom stabilized with a tensioned tie-rod. This design is mounted to a building column or support column and offers long spans and higher capacities compared to light-duty enclosed-track systems.

    Benefits

    • Economical for larger spans and heavier capacities than enclosed-track jibs.
    • Lightweight design due to the tie-rod support, reducing overall stress on the mounting structure.
    • Full 180° or 200° rotation, depending on mounting configuration.
    • Ideal for general material handling, maintenance areas, and loading operations.
    • Lower purchase cost while still providing strong lifting performance.

Recent Projects

Prolift Dealer in Central Canada Installs Freestanding Jib

Prolift Crane & Hoist Inc. supplied a freestanding Met-Track workstation crane, rated for 550 lbs, to one of our valued dealers in central Canada.

Jib Cranes

FAQ

Met-Track freestanding jib cranes are ideal for workstation lifting, assembly lines, fabrication cells, and areas requiring high-cycle, ergonomic material handling. Their enclosed-track design offers smooth, low-effort movement.

Column-mounted jibs are ideal when you want ergonomic lifting without using floor space. They mount to existing building columns or a dedicated support column, making them ideal for tight or congested work areas.

Choose a tie-rod jib when you require:

  • Higher capacities
  • Longer spans
  • A cost-effective solution for general lifting
  • Met-Track jibs are typically preferred for ergonomic, light-duty, high-cycle workstation environments.
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