Single Workstation Lifting, 5T Rail Jib with Hoist

FullSharp built a 5T rail jib crane, rated 200 kg, on a column right at a workstation, with a trolley and a pendant-controlled electric hoist on the arm. The arm swings around the column so workers pick parts from the rack and place them on the machine table without leaving their spot, for less cost than a long rail line.

Many workstations only need lifting within a small area around a machine table. Running a full rail line through that area is overkill and costly, while workers still have to lift parts up and down many times each shift.

FullSharp built a 5T rail jib crane mounted on a column right at the station, with the rail rated at 200 kg. A trolley and an electric hoist controlled by a pendant sit on the arm. The arm rotates around the column, so workers can pick parts from the rack and place them onto the machine table without leaving their spot.

5T Rail Jib Crane with Electric Hoist for a Workstation

A column-mounted 5T rail jib crane with an electric hoist serving a plant workstation.

Equipment Installed

5T steel rail: FullSharp's rail section code, rated at 200 kg, forming the arm of the rotating assembly.
Support column and swivel joint: anchored to the floor or bolted to a column, the arm rotates through the needed angle.
Electric hoist: motor-driven lifting and lowering, with a brake holding the load firmly when stopped midway.
Rail trolley: slides along the arm, moving the lift point closer to or farther from the column.

Key Specifications

Rail code5T steel rail
Rated load200 kg
Hoisting deviceElectric hoist

Benefits for Your Plant

Compact, single station

Covers only the area needed, costing less than running a long rail line.

Workers stay in place

The rotating arm brings the load right to the machine table, saving travel time.

Fast installation

The column-and-arm assembly installs quickly with minimal impact on production.

Actual Installation Photos

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

Suitable Applications

Machining stations with a fixed machine table
Loading stock from a rack into a machine
Inspection and small-batch packing stations
Maintenance areas within the plant
Plant corners unsuited for a long rail line

Frequently asked questions

When is a jib crane better than an overhead rail?

When lifting is only needed in a small area around one machine table. A column and arm cover just that area, cost less than a long rail line and install quickly with little impact on production.

What is a 5T rail?

5T is FullSharp's code for a steel rail section, not a 5 tonne rating. Here it is rated 200 kg and forms the arm that the hoist trolley runs along.

Is the load safe if the hoist stops midway?

Yes. The electric hoist has a brake that holds the load firmly when stopped. The trolley also slides along the arm to move the lift point closer to or farther from the column.

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Consultation for Your Plant

FullSharp assesses the column location, the floor foundation, and the arm radius needed around the machine table. Our technicians re-weigh the actual load, check the ceiling height, and select the right hoist and rail length. After the site survey, we provide a column anchoring plan, layout drawing, and installation schedule.

Column-Mounted 5T Rail Jib Crane with Electric Hoist for a Single Machine Workstation