FullSharp paired an articulating jib crane on a mobile base with a Lifts All pneumatic vacuum lifter to handle carton boxes in a warehouse where the loading area moves with the season. The whole unit is wheeled to wherever the work is, and the jointed arm folds compactly to pass through narrow aisles between racks.

Warehouse layouts change constantly with the season — loading happens at one end today and shifts to another area next week. Fixed lifting equipment quickly becomes an obstacle, while manual box handling can't keep up during peak periods.

FullSharp chose an articulating jib crane on a mobile base, paired with a Lifts All pneumatic vacuum lifter to handle carton boxes. The whole system can be wheeled to any area, and the articulating arm folds compactly to pass through narrow aisles between racks.

Articulating Jib Crane on Mobile Base with Vacuum Lifter for Carton Boxes

Articulating jib crane on a mobile base with a vacuum lifter picking up a carton box in the warehouse.

Installed Equipment

  • Articulating jib crane: jointed arm sections that extend far or fold compactly to match warehouse aisles.
  • Mobile base: a wheeled stand that's pushed to the work area and locked in place, with no extra construction needed.
  • Lifts All pneumatic vacuum lifter: uses compressed air to create vacuum, gripping and holding the box throughout the move.
  • Suction head for carton boxes: suction area sized to the box, releasing quickly when stacking.

Benefits for Your Facility

Keeps Up at Peak Times

The equipment carries the load, so loading pace stays steady even when orders pile up.

Moves with Your Layout

The mobile base lets you relocate the work area without modifying infrastructure.

Fits Through Narrow Aisles

The articulating arm folds up to pass between racks without getting in the way.

Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 15 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

  • Warehouses and logistics centers
  • Order-based box-to-pallet loading areas
  • Consumer goods plants packing carton boxes
  • Truck loading stations

Frequently asked questions

What is an articulating jib crane?

It has two or more arm sections joined by pivots, so it can reach far or fold in close and work around racks and columns. A straight jib arm cannot bend around obstacles like this.

Can a jib crane be moved around a warehouse?

Yes, when it sits on a mobile base. This unit is wheeled to the active loading area, so one machine serves zones that change week to week instead of fixing a crane in one place.

How does a vacuum lifter pick up carton boxes?

The suction head seals on the top or side of the box and the vacuum carries the weight. The operator steers from the handle and releases the vacuum to set the box down without denting it.

Get a Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp surveys your loading areas, floor flatness, and the box sizes you run. Our engineers select the articulating arm's reach, design the suction head to match your box surfaces, then hand over the system and test it at each location you plan to use it.