FullSharp installed an articulating jib crane with a two-section folding arm and a horizontal pneumatic hoist mounted flat on the arm, plus a vacuum pad for carton boxes. The arm reaches pickup and drop points that are not aligned, and air pressure balances each box so output at the end of the shift stays the same as at the start.

Carton handling repeats constantly, and lifting by hand all day tires operators and lets output slow toward the end of the shift. The pickup point and the drop point are not aligned, so a rigid arm struggles to reach both.

FullSharp installs an articulating jib crane with a two-section folding arm that reaches multiple positions within the same working area. The horizontal pneumatic hoist mounts flat on the arm for smooth load balancing, while the vacuum lifting pad holds the box securely during the move.

Articulating Jib Crane with Horizontal Air Hoist for Carton Box Handling

Articulating jib crane with a horizontal pneumatic hoist and vacuum pad for carton boxes at the packing area.

Equipment installed

  • Articulating jib crane: a rotating column with a jointed arm that extends or folds to reach multiple points.
  • Horizontal pneumatic hoist: mounted flat on the arm, balances the load by air pressure for smooth, jerk-free lifting.
  • Vacuum lifting pad: the suction head matches the carton surface, holding the load securely while moving.
  • Air control valve assembly: operated right on the handle, giving stable and easy-to-learn control.

Benefits for the plant

Reaches tight corners

The articulating arm folds in, so it can still pick up loads at offset spots or against a wall.

Boxes stay intact

Suction spreads across the box surface, limiting dented corners and damage inside.

Steady output

Light handling keeps the pace at the end of the shift the same as at the start.

Installation photos

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Suitable applications

  • Warehouses and packing lines
  • Printing and packaging plants
  • Food and consumer goods lines
  • Areas for stacking boxes onto pallets or trucks

Frequently asked questions

What is a horizontal air hoist?

It is a pneumatic hoist mounted flat along the jib arm. Air pressure balances the load for smooth, jerk-free lifting, and the control valves sit on the handle so new operators learn quickly.

Why use an articulating arm for carton handling?

When the pickup and drop points are offset or against a wall, a rigid arm cannot reach both. The jointed arm extends or folds to reach several positions in the same area.

Will vacuum lifting dent the boxes?

The suction head matches the carton surface and spreads the force, limiting dented corners and damage to goods inside. FullSharp sizes the pad to the customer's boxes.

Get an installation plan for your plant

FullSharp surveys the box weight, floor layout, and pickup and drop points to divide the two arm sections' lengths. Our engineers select the balancing range for the pneumatic hoist and the pad type for the box surface. Contact FullSharp for a proposal.