Aluminum Rail Arm Jib Crane with ABUS Hoist

The customer's workstation needs reach across the full circle around the machine, but a traditional steel-beam jib crane is heavy to push. Workers had to muscle the whole arm around just to rotate it into position, and doing this repeatedly through a shift was exhausting. The part also has an unusual shape, so a standard hook could not hold it securely.

FullSharp installed a jib crane with an arm made of aluminum rail, lighter than a steel beam, so the hoist trolley has very low rolling resistance. An ABUS hoist mounted on the rail handles lifting and lowering, while the arm rotates around the column up to 360 degrees. The tool head is custom-built to match the part, so it grips firmly and releases quickly.

Aluminum Rail Arm Jib Crane with ABUS Hoist and Custom Tool

Jib crane with an aluminum rail arm, carrying an ABUS hoist and a custom tool, installed at the workstation.

Equipment Installed

Aluminum rail arm: lightweight aluminum alloy profile, giving low rolling resistance so only a small push is needed to move the load.
Rotating column: a steel post fixed to the floor or building structure, letting the arm rotate up to 360 degrees.
ABUS hoist: smooth lifting and lowering, with a load-holding brake and overload protection to the manufacturer's standard.
Custom end tool: built to match the part's shape and gripping points, holding firmly and releasing quickly between tasks.
Trolley and end stops: runs along the arm to change reach, with stops at both ends to keep travel safe.

Key Specifications

Rotation angleUp to 360 degrees
Arm materialAluminum alloy rail

Benefits for Your Facility

Lighter to Push Than Steel

The aluminum rail cuts rolling resistance significantly, so rotating and pulling the load takes little effort.

Covers the Whole Work Area

The arm rotates up to 360 degrees, serving the full circle around the station instead of just one direction.

Tool Fits the Part Exactly

The custom tool head grips the specific part firmly, keeping the operation fast and safe.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 11 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

Assembly stations with repeated pick-and-place cycles
Machine shops working on uniquely shaped parts
Electronics plants needing light, precise handling
Inspection and packing areas around a fixed station

Installation Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp measures the working radius, ceiling height and lifting load to select the aluminum rail arm length and hoist model. Our engineers inspect the actual part and design the tool to match its gripping points and center of gravity. Contact FullSharp to schedule a site survey.

Aluminum Rail Arm Jib Crane with ABUS Hoist, Custom Tool