Gentle Carton Lifting with an Aluminum Tube Jib

FullSharp installed an aluminum rail jib crane with a FullSharp vacuum tube lifter for a packaging plant moving cartons between conveyors, inspection tables and pallets all shift. The trolley glides with almost no effort, and the pad grips the box lid, lifts it straight up and lowers it onto the exact layer, so edges stay undented.

Packaging plants move carton boxes between conveyors, inspection tables, and pallets all shift long. The boxes are light but bulky, so carrying them by hand blocks the view and dents the edges when set down. With so many repetitions, workers' arms tire out by mid-shift.

FullSharp installed an aluminum rail jib crane fitted with a FullSharp vacuum tube lifter for carton boxes. The lightweight aluminum rail lets the trolley glide smoothly, so moving the load takes almost no effort. The suction pad grips the box lid, lifts it straight up, and lowers it onto the exact layer being stacked.

Aluminum Rail Jib Crane with Vacuum Tube Lifter for Carton Boxes

Aluminum rail jib crane with a FullSharp vacuum tube lifter handling carton boxes at a packaging plant.

Equipment Installed

Aluminum rail jib crane: a lightweight aluminum beam reduces inertia, and the smooth-rolling trolley lets one hand push the load.
FullSharp vacuum tube lifter: the vacuum tube lifts and lowers at the press of a button, with smooth travel and precise release.
Carton vacuum pad: a wide suction pad rests on the box lid, spreading the force evenly so the carton isn't crushed.
Vacuum pump and load-holding valve: supplies continuous vacuum, with a valve that holds the box if the air supply is suddenly cut.

Key Specifications

Rail typeAluminum rail
Lifting equipmentFullSharp vacuum lifter
Material liftedCarton boxes

Benefits for Your Facility

Effortless all shift

The lightweight aluminum rail and smooth-rolling trolley mean the hand only needs to guide, not haul.

Boxes stay intact

Suction on the lid instead of clamping the edges means boxes leave the plant looking as good as when they were packed.

Clear line of sight

The box hangs in front instead of blocking the operator's view, so placement is easy to judge.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 7 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

Carton packaging manufacturing plants
Inspection and box-sealing areas
End of finished-goods packing lines
Warehouses stacking boxes onto pallets by layer

Frequently asked questions

How do you stack cartons without denting the edges?

Lift them straight up by the lid with a vacuum pad and lower them gently onto the layer. Carrying by hand blocks the view and edges get dented when set down.

Why use an aluminum rail on the jib crane?

An aluminum rail is light, so the trolley glides smoothly and moving the box takes almost no effort, which matters when it repeats all shift.

Where is a carton vacuum lifter used?

Packaging plants, warehouses and packing lines moving boxes between conveyors, tables and pallets. FullSharp matches the pad to the real boxes.

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Installation Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp measures the box dimensions, actual weight, and lid material, and checks the distance between work points to select the right jib crane reach. We test-run the system on your own boxes before handover. Contact FullSharp to schedule a site survey.

Gentle carton lifting with a FullSharp vacuum tube lifter on an aluminum rail jib crane