Battery Cell Lifting on a 5T Jib, Knight Balancer

FullSharp installed a 5T rail jib crane rated 200 kg between the pallets and an angled inspection table in a battery workshop, with a Knight Global air balancer and a battery clamp tool. The arm swings the cell along the shortest arc through a narrow aisle where a forklift cannot fit, and the operator places it with a light push.

In a battery workshop, cells are taken from pallets and moved to an inspection table set at an angle. Carrying them by hand along a curved path is slow and risks collisions, while a forklift cannot fit through the narrow aisle.

FullSharp installed a 5T 200 kg rail jib crane right between those two points, fitted with a Knight Global air balancer and a battery clamp tool. The arm swings around the column so the cell follows the shortest arc, and the operator only needs a light push to reach the right spot.

5T 200 kg Rail Jib Crane with Air Balancer and Battery Clamp Tool

5T rail jib crane with Knight Global air balancer and battery clamp tool at the cell inspection area.

Equipment Installed

Column and swing arm: light-touch slewing bearing, with the arm covering the work area between the pallet and the workstation.
5T 200 kg rail: forms the beam for the trolley, letting the lifting point reach right to the pallet edge.
Knight Global air balancer: balances the load pneumatically, keeping the cell steady when the operator lets go.
Battery clamp tool: clamps both sides of the cell with a pneumatic cylinder, with a valve that holds clamping force if pressure drops.

Key Specifications

Load capacity200 kg
Rail type5T rail
Equipment typeJib crane
Installation photos6 photos

Benefits for the Plant

Shorter path

The swing arm moves the cell along an arc, eliminating the detour around the aisle.

Effortless lifting

The air balancer cancels the weight, so the operator only needs a light push to guide it.

Safe clamping

The clamping valve holds even if the air supply pressure drops suddenly.

Actual Installation Photos

5T 200 kg Rail Jib Crane with Air Balancer and Battery Clamp Tool - photo 1

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5T 200 kg Rail Jib Crane with Air Balancer and Battery Clamp Tool - photo 3

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5T 200 kg Rail Jib Crane with Air Balancer and Battery Clamp Tool - photo 5

5T 200 kg Rail Jib Crane with Air Balancer and Battery Clamp Tool - photo 6

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Suitable Applications

Battery and cell production lines
Inspection and charging stations for cells
Finished cell pallet handling areas
Power pack assembly lines for electrical equipment

Frequently asked questions

How do you move battery cells through a narrow aisle?

A jib crane between the two points swings the cell in an arc above the aisle, so there is no detour and no forklift is needed.

What does the battery clamp tool do?

It grips the cell securely so it can be lifted and placed on the angled inspection table without anyone holding it by hand.

Is an air balancer good for battery handling?

It suspends the load and follows the operator's hand, so cells are placed gently. That suits batteries, which should not take hard impacts.

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Installation Consulting for Your Plant

FullSharp surveys the swing angle needed, the column location, and the heaviest cell weight in your workshop. We then finalize the reach, air balancer capacity, and clamp tool drawing to match your exact cell size.

5T 200 kg Rail Jib Crane with Knight Global Air Balancer and Battery Clamp for Moving Battery Cells