FullSharp installed a 5T rail jib crane with a 250 kg electric hoist directly at the work station, so loads are lifted and moved in one motion without calling a forklift or the main overhead crane. The arm turns 360 degrees around its column and the trolley runs along the rail, covering every lifting point within the arm's reach.

In many plants, heavy loads only move around one small area, yet operators still wait for a forklift or an overhead crane to travel the length of the shop floor. The wait slows the line, and maneuvering a forklift into a tight space is both difficult and risky around nearby machinery.

FullSharp installs a 5T rail jib crane right at the work station, fitted with a 250 kg electric hoist. The arm rotates 360 degrees around its column, and the trolley runs along the rail, so a load is lifted and moved to its new position in a single motion.

5T Rail Jib Crane with a 250 kg Electric Hoist

A 5T rail jib crane with a 250 kg electric hoist, mounted on a column in the production area.

Equipment Installed

  • 5T rail system: a load-bearing rail beam with a smooth-running trolley along the arm's length, giving access to many lifting points.
  • 250 kg electric hoist: motor-driven lifting at a steady speed, holding the load firmly when stopped.
  • Column and swivel joint: the column bolts to the foundation or existing structure, with the joint allowing a full 360-degree rotation.
  • Pendant control box: up, down, and travel buttons compact in one hand, with the operator standing beside the load.
  • Travel limit stops: block both ends of the rail to keep the trolley within the work area.

Key Specifications

  • Rail system5T
  • Electric hoist load250 kg
  • Rotation angle360 degrees

Benefits for the Plant

No waiting for a forklift

The equipment sits right at the work station, so lifting happens immediately and the line keeps moving.

Saves floor space

The system stands on a single column, with its work area fitting neatly within the arm's radius.

Safe operation

The electric hoist holds the load steady, and the operator stands clear of the load's path.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. A 16-photo gallery from the actual site.

Suitable Applications

  • Machine shops lifting heavy blanks and parts
  • Warehouses handling loads around a single station
  • Assembly lines placing heavy sub-assemblies in position
  • Plant maintenance and repair stations

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Frequently asked questions

What is a rail jib crane used for?

A rail jib crane serves one work area. The arm rotates around a column and a trolley runs along the arm, so the hoist can reach many pick and drop points in a circle without moving the load across the whole plant.

How much can a 250 kg electric hoist on a jib crane lift?

In this project the electric hoist is rated at 250 kg on a 5T rail system. It lifts at a steady speed and holds the load firmly when stopped. For heavier parts FullSharp checks the load and selects a larger hoist and arm.

Does a column jib crane take up much floor space?

It stands on a single column bolted to the foundation or an existing structure, and the working area stays within the arm radius. Travel limit stops at both rail ends keep the trolley inside that area.

Consulting for Your Plant

FullSharp measures the heaviest load, the working radius, and the ceiling height before sizing the column and arm. Our engineers check the foundation or structure at the mounting point, select a matching hoist, then install, load-test, and hand over the equipment on site.