Articulating Arm Jib Crane for Tight Workstations

FullSharp uses an articulating jib crane with a multi-segment arm for workstations surrounded by machines and racks, where a straight arm cannot reach the placement point. Each segment has a rotating joint, so the arm swings around obstacles to the exact spot, and the lifting device is an air balancer, pneumatic unit or vacuum pad chosen per station.

Some workstations are surrounded by machinery and racks, so a straight lifting arm cannot reach the point where the load needs to be placed. Workers have to turn and carry it the extra distance, which wastes time and risks bumping into nearby equipment.

FullSharp uses an articulating jib crane with an arm split into multiple segments. Thanks to a rotating joint at each segment, the arm swings around obstacles and delivers the load to the exact placement point, with the lifting device chosen to match each station's cargo type.

Articulating Jib Crane for Factory Workstations

An articulating jib crane installed at a workstation in the factory.

Installed Equipment

Post or mounting base: fixed firmly to the floor or structure, staying stable when the arm reaches full extension.
Multi-segment articulating arm: folds and rotates in multiple directions, moving around machinery to reach the work point.
Rotating joints: move smoothly without vibration when stopped, so the load stays still exactly where placed.
Lifting device: an air balancer, pneumatic mechanism, or vacuum pad, selected according to the type of cargo being handled.
Control handle: compact, for one-person operation, with both lifting and rotating done by hand.

Key Specifications

Crane typeMulti-segment articulating arm
Mounting typePost or fixed base
Lifting deviceSelected by cargo type

Benefits for Your Factory

Reaches tight spots

The folding arm moves around machines and racks, so no rearranging of the floor plan is needed.

Compact footprint

When not in use, fold the arm close to the post to free up space for other tasks.

Smooth placement

The joints run smoothly, and the load does not swing when stopped, so it can be set down precisely.

Real Installation Photos

Articulating Jib Crane for Factory Workstations - photo 1

Articulating Jib Crane for Factory Workstations - photo 2

Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 2 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

Single assembly stations along a production line
Mechanical, electronics, and component manufacturing plants
Loading and packing areas with tight floor space
Feeding stages for machines placed against a wall

Frequently asked questions

What crane can reach around machines and racks?

An articulating jib crane. Its arm is split into segments with rotating joints, so it bends around obstacles instead of needing a clear swing circle.

Does the load stay still when released?

The joints move smoothly and do not vibrate when stopped, so the load stays where it was placed. This helps with precise positioning at the station.

Which lifting device goes on the arm?

It depends on the cargo: an air balancer, a pneumatic unit or a vacuum pad. FullSharp chooses it after looking at the real load at each station.

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Get Advice on an Installation for Your Factory

FullSharp visits the site to map out the working area and the obstacles around the station. Based on that, we finalize the number of arm segments, the length of each one, and the lifting device suited to your cargo.

Multi-segment articulating jib crane that reaches around machines and racks at tight workstations