Aluminum Overhead Rail with Pneumatic Jib Crane

Many factories want a lifting point right above a machine, but the ceiling is low and the floor is already crowded with equipment, leaving no room for a column. Running new power lines to each lifting spot also takes time and leaves cables crossing the walkway.

FullSharp uses a 200 kg aluminum rail hung from the ceiling, carrying a pneumatic jib crane below it. The aluminum rail is light, so the ceiling structure bears less load, and the equipment only needs the existing compressed air supply — the worker pushes and the trolley runs the full line.

Aluminum Overhead Rail Combined with a Pneumatic Jib Crane in the Factory

Aluminum overhead rail with a pneumatic jib crane being test-run in the factory.

Equipment Installed

200 kg aluminum rail: an extruded aluminum profile, lighter than a steel rail of the same span, so it is easier to hang from the ceiling and pushes smoothly by hand.
Rail-mounted pneumatic jib crane: lifts and lowers by air, with no electrical cabinet or power cable needed at the work point.
Trolley and hanger rods: the trolley wheels run inside the rail, and threaded hanger rods adjust height so the rail stays level along the whole line.
Air filter unit and safety valve: filters dust and moisture from the incoming air, with a valve to hold the load if air pressure is suddenly lost.

Key Specifications

Rail load capacity200 kg
Rail materialExtruded aluminum
Mounting typeCeiling-mounted
Installation photos9 photos

Benefits for the Factory

No floor space used

The entire load sits on the ceiling, so the work area below stays clear for people and carts.

No power lines needed

The equipment runs on compressed air, using the existing air supply for a quick install with fewer electrical items.

Light push, precise stop

Low friction in the aluminum rail lets the trolley stop exactly where the operator lets go, for accurate positioning.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 9 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

Component assembly lines inside the factory
Machining areas with a low ceiling
Workshops already crowded with equipment, with no room for new columns
Packing and inspection areas

Installation Consultation for Your Factory

The FullSharp engineering team visits the factory to measure ceiling height, check the beams and the existing air pressure. From there we calculate the hanger rod spacing, the aluminum rail length, and select a pneumatic jib crane matching your reach.