For carton stacking that repeats thousands of times a shift, FullSharp installed an articulating jib crane with a Becker suspension joint and a vacuum lifting unit. The joint turns the suction head a full 360 degrees without moving the base, and the operator picks and releases boxes with one touch while the crane takes the weight.

Stacking carton boxes onto pallets repeats thousands of times each shift: bend down, lift, turn, and set down. After only a few hours, workers' backs grow tired and boxes start getting dented at the corners.

FullSharp installs an articulating jib crane with a Becker suspension joint together with a vacuum lifting unit. The suction cups grip the box surface, and the joint allows a full 360-degree rotation without moving the base. The operator holds the control handle, picking up and releasing boxes with a single touch.

Articulating Jib Crane with Becker Joint and Vacuum Carton Lifter

An articulating jib crane with a Becker suspension joint and vacuum lifting pad used for carton boxes.

Equipment installed

  • Jib crane frame: load-bearing steel, rotating 180 to 360 degrees to cover the full pick-and-place area.
  • Becker suspension joint: rotates smoothly under load, keeping the suction head stable as the operator changes direction.
  • Vacuum lifting unit: suction cups grip the carton surface, holding firmly throughout the lift.
  • Control handle: one-touch suction and release, allowing continuous operation without hand fatigue.

Key specifications

  • Rotation angle180 to 360 degrees

Benefits for the workshop

Fewer dented boxes

Even suction and controlled lowering keep boxes intact as they leave the packing station.

Rotates without moving the base

The joint allows a full 360-degree turn, keeping pickup and pallet stacking within easy reach.

Consistent pace all shift

The equipment carries the load instead of the worker, so stacking speed stays the same at the end of the shift as at the start.

Actual installation photos

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

Suitable applications

  • Paper and carton packaging plants
  • Box and pallet handling warehouses
  • Semi-automatic packaging lines
  • Printing workshops and logistics warehouses

Frequently asked questions

What does a suspension joint add to a vacuum lifter?

It lets the suction head rotate smoothly under load, so the box stays stable as the operator changes direction. Here the joint allows a full 360 degree turn without moving the base.

How does this reduce back strain?

The bend, lift, turn and set-down cycle is carried by the equipment, so stacking speed at the end of the shift stays the same as at the start.

Will boxes be dented during stacking?

Even suction and controlled lowering keep boxes intact as they leave the packing station. FullSharp chooses suction cups to suit the carton size and surface.

Consultation for your workshop

FullSharp measures the box dimensions, weight, and the distance from the conveyor to the pallet. Our engineers select the arm reach and suction cup type to match the box surface. The system is installed and test-run with the factory's actual goods.