Pneumatic Jib Crane on Rail with Horizontal Air Hoist

FullSharp mounted an articulating jib crane on an overhead rail so the whole unit travels along a long line, for loads that must move and also turn at each stop. A horizontal pneumatic hoist works with a pneumatic lifting cylinder on the arm, so lifting, lowering and turning happen right at the work point without any electrical power.

Loads must both travel along a long fixed line and turn at each stopping point. A mechanism that only lifts up and down is not enough, and turning loads by hand is slow and unsafe.

FullSharp mounts an articulating jib crane on an overhead rail so the whole assembly travels along the line. On the arm, a horizontal pneumatic hoist works with a pneumatic lifting cylinder, allowing lifting, lowering, and turning right at the work point without any electrical power.

Articulating Jib Crane with Horizontal Air Hoist and Pneumatic Cylinder

Rail-mounted articulating jib crane using a horizontal pneumatic hoist and a pneumatic lifting cylinder.

Equipment installed

Rotating joint: changes the arm's direction quickly, allowing work at many angles around the mounting point.
Horizontal pneumatic hoist: mounted flat on the arm, balances the load with air, running smoothly with few wearing parts.
Pneumatic lifting cylinder: adjusts height over a fixed stroke, limiting shaking when stopped.
Overhead rail system: the travel path along the line, holding the whole assembly firmly on the ceiling structure.

Benefits for the plant

Covers the whole line

The crane assembly travels along the rail, serving multiple stops with a single unit.

No electrical power needed

Lifting runs entirely on compressed air, suited to areas requiring explosion protection.

Multi-directional handling

The joint and cylinder work together for quick turning and positioning.

Installation photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. 11-photo album taken on site.

Suitable applications

Mechanical and fabrication plants
Workshops assembling along a long line
Areas requiring explosion-proof safety
Warehouses and transfer points

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Frequently asked questions

Why put a jib crane on an overhead rail?

It lets the crane travel along a long line and still swing at each stop. One unit covers several work points instead of installing a fixed jib at each one.

Can a crane lift and turn loads without electricity?

Yes. In this project a horizontal pneumatic hoist and an air cylinder do the lifting, and the rotating joint lets the operator turn the load, all on compressed air.

What is a horizontal air hoist?

It is a pneumatic hoist that lies flat instead of hanging vertically, so it takes little headroom. FullSharp chooses the hoist and cylinder to suit the real load and lifting height.

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Get an installation plan for your plant

FullSharp measures the line length, load weight, and the turning angles needed to select the rail system, joint, and cylinder stroke. Our engineers check the air pressure and suspension structure before installation. Contact FullSharp to schedule a survey.

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Rail-mounted articulating jib crane with a horizontal air hoist and air cylinder, no electricity