Stacking carton boxes onto pallets is a constant repetitive task, and with no handles on the boxes, operators must hug them close. Stacking the top layer means reaching, the bottom layer means bending, and by end of shift the back is sore.

FullSharp installed an articulating jib crane carrying a FullSharp air balancer with a carton box suction head. The pad grips the top of the box, the balancer carries the weight, and the articulating arm brings the box to the exact spot on the pallet without the operator lifting by hand.

Articulating Jib Crane with FullSharp Air Balancer for Carton Box Suction

The articulating jib crane with FullSharp air balancer and suction head lifting a carton box.

Installed Equipment

  • Articulating jib crane: two arm sections swing at the joint, covering the whole pallet without moving the column.
  • FullSharp air balancer: keeps the box weightless, lifting and lowering with hand pressure for a smooth motion.
  • Carton box suction head: the pad grips the box lid, releasing quickly once set in place.
  • Air filter unit and exhaust valve: filters paper dust from the incoming air, releasing vacuum decisively on the packing rhythm.

Key Specifications

  • Crane typeArticulating jib crane
  • Lifting equipmentFullSharp air balancer
  • Load typeCarton boxes

Benefits for the Plant

Stand upright to work

The pad grips the box top, so operators no longer bend to hug each box.

Stack in the right slot

The articulating arm places boxes in each pallet position without turning the whole body.

Boxes keep their shape

Suction is spread across the flat top, so carton boxes aren't crushed during lifting.

Actual Installation Photos

Articulating Jib Crane with FullSharp Air Balancer for Carton Box Suction - photo 1 Articulating Jib Crane with FullSharp Air Balancer for Carton Box Suction - photo 2

Click a photo to enlarge. A 2-photo album taken on site.

Suitable Applications

  • Warehouses and distribution centers
  • End-of-line packing areas
  • Pallet loading stations for delivery trucks
  • Food and consumer goods plants

Consultation for Your Plant's Installation

FullSharp measures your box dimensions, weight, and pallet stacking height on site. We then finalize the articulating arm reach, air balancer capacity, and pad layout to match your box lid.