Wheel Lifting and Rotating, ABUS Hoist on 5T Rail Jib

FullSharp installed a 5T rail jib crane rated at 200 kg at a wheel assembly station, with an ABUS electric hoist and a padded wheel clamp. The clamp grips the rim, the hoist lifts it to working height, and workers swing the arm gently to bring the wheel into the exact bolting position in a tight space.

Pre-assembled wheels are bulky and slippery, making them hard to rotate into the right position for bolting by hand. Repeating this dozens of times a shift tires out workers shoulders and slows the pace. The tight space around the assembly station also rules out large equipment.

FullSharp installed a 5T rail jib crane rated at 200 kg right at the station, fitted with an ABUS electric hoist and a wheel clamp tool. The tool grips the rim while the hoist lifts it to working height. Workers just swing the arm gently to bring the wheel into the exact bolting position.

5T Rail Jib Crane with ABUS Electric Hoist and Wheel Clamp Tool

5T rail jib crane with ABUS electric hoist and wheel clamp tool at the assembly station.

Equipment Installed

5T steel rail: FullSharp's rail section code, rated at 200 kg, forming the arm the trolley runs on.
360-degree rotating column: the arm swings around the column to cover the entire work area of the station.
ABUS electric hoist: precise lifting and lowering, with a brake that holds firmly when stopped at working height.
Wheel clamp tool: padded jaws grip the rim without scratching its surface.
Pendant control: lift/lower buttons fit in one hand while the other guides the wheel.

Key Specifications

Rail code5T steel rail
Rated load200 kg
HoistABUS electric
Rotation angle360 degrees

Benefits for Your Plant

Effortless wheel rotation

The tool carries the full weight, so workers only rotate the wheel to align the bolt holes.

Less shoulder strain

No more holding the wheel with both arms, so the pace holds up through a full shift.

No rim scratches

Padding on the clamp jaws contacts the rim, protecting the paint and surface.

Actual Installation Photos

5T Rail Jib Crane with ABUS Electric Hoist and Wheel Clamp Tool - photo 1

5T Rail Jib Crane with ABUS Electric Hoist and Wheel Clamp Tool - photo 2

5T Rail Jib Crane with ABUS Electric Hoist and Wheel Clamp Tool - photo 3

5T Rail Jib Crane with ABUS Electric Hoist and Wheel Clamp Tool - photo 4

Click a photo to enlarge. 4-photo album taken on site.

Suitable Applications

Wheel assembly stations
Tire service garages
Inspection and wheel balancing areas
Finished wheel warehouses
Light truck maintenance shops

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Frequently asked questions

How do you hold a wheel steady for bolting?

A wheel clamp grips the rim with padded jaws while the ABUS hoist lifts to working height. Its brake holds the wheel firmly when stopped.

Will the clamp scratch the rim?

No. The jaws are padded so the rim surface stays clean. FullSharp sizes the clamp to the actual wheel range on the line.

Does a jib crane fit a tight assembly station?

This one uses a 5T rail arm on a column that turns 360 degrees to cover the station, so it needs little room compared with larger equipment.

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Consultation for Your Plant

FullSharp assesses the column location, the arm radius to cover, and the ceiling height at the assembly station. Our technicians measure the rim, weigh the actual load, and observe the work rhythm to select the right hoist and clamp. After the site survey, we provide a layout drawing and a column anchoring plan.

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5T Rail Jib Crane with ABUS Electric Hoist and Padded Wheel Clamp for Wheel Assembly