FullSharp built an articulating jib crane on a counterweighted mobile base with a FullSharp air balancer and a plastic tray hook, for a rented workshop that cannot drill the floor and needs tray lifting at different stations. The whole unit is wheeled to the next station when the order changes, so one crane does the work of several.

Many rented workshops aren't allowed to drill the floor for column anchors, yet the need to lift plastic trays is spread across several stations depending on the order. Installing a fixed unit at one spot still leaves other stations carrying trays by hand, and installing several units gets expensive.

FullSharp builds an articulating jib crane on a mobile base, fitted with a FullSharp air balancer and a plastic tray hook tool. The whole unit can be wheeled to a different station when the order changes, with a counterweighted base keeping the column stable without drilling into the floor.

Articulating Jib Crane on a Mobile Base with Air Balancer and Plastic Tray Hook Tool

Articulating jib crane on a mobile base, fitted with an air balancer and plastic tray hook tool, in a factory.

Equipment Installed

  • Counterweighted mobile base: keeps the column balanced while the arm carries a load, and can be moved with a hand pallet truck without drilling into the floor.
  • Articulating jib arm: a two-segment folding arm that moves trays around workstations and shelving nearby.
  • FullSharp air balancer: balances the tray's weight, so a light push moves it up or down, stopping at any height.
  • Plastic tray hook tool: hooks onto the tray's lip for quick pickup and release without cracking the edge.
  • Integrated control handle: lift and lower buttons sit right on the tool, so one hand controls it while the other holds the tray.

Key Specifications

  • Base typeMobile base, no floor drilling
  • Lifting deviceFullSharp air balancer
  • ToolPlastic tray hook

Benefits for Your Facility

No Floor Drilling

A counterweighted base replaces anchor bolts, suited to rented workshops or floors that can't be altered.

Flexible Relocation

When the order changes, just wheel the whole unit to a new station without dismantling the structure.

Light-Touch Lifting

The air balancer holds the tray weightless, so the operator only guides direction, staying comfortable through a full shift.

Suitable Applications

  • Electronics workshops handling plastic component trays
  • Production lines that reconfigure by order
  • Work-in-progress warehouses picking and returning trays continuously
  • Rented facilities that can't drill the floor

Frequently asked questions

Can a jib crane stand without anchoring to the floor?

Yes, on a counterweighted base sized for the load and reach. The base in this project keeps the column stable without drilling, which suits rented buildings.

What does an air balancer do?

It carries the load on compressed air and holds it at any height, so the operator only guides the tray. It makes repeated lifting smooth and light.

Is one mobile crane enough for several stations?

Often it is, when stations do not all need lifting at the same time. The crane is moved to where the current order is running. FullSharp checks the work pattern before recommending one or more units.

Get a Custom Installation Plan for Your Facility

FullSharp measures the weight of a full tray, the distance between stations, and checks whether the floor is flat enough for the mobile base to stand steady. From there, we calculate the counterweight, arm length, and hook type that fit. Call FullSharp to schedule a site survey.