Plastic Tray Gripping on a Fixed Pneumatic Jib Crane

FullSharp installs a fixed-base pneumatic jib crane with a gripper shaped to thin-walled plastic trays that warp if squeezed too hard and slip if held too lightly. Clamping force is set by tray thickness, the lift runs without jolts, and the arm swings within its radius so stacking continues without extra floor space.

Plastic trays have thin walls: grip too hard and they warp, too light and they slip. On the line, trays must be picked and stacked continuously, so doing it by hand is both slow and prone to scratching the product surface.

FullSharp installs a fixed-base pneumatic jib crane with a custom-designed plastic tray gripper. The arm swings around the post within its working radius, so it takes up no extra floor space. The pneumatic lifting mechanism runs smoothly, with control valves keeping the load steady while gripping.

Fixed-Base Pneumatic Jib Crane with Plastic Tray Gripper

A fixed-base pneumatic jib crane with a plastic tray gripper on the production line.

Equipment Installed

Fixed-base post: bolted firmly to the floor, arm swings within the working area.
Pneumatic lifting mechanism: smooth lifting and lowering, no jolt when touching the tray.
Plastic tray gripper: jaws shaped to the tray profile, applying just enough pressure to hold without bending it.
Control valve system: simple operation with a built-in fail-safe to hold the load.

Benefits for Your Facility

Keeps trays intact

Clamping force is calculated by tray thickness, so trays don't warp or scratch.

Compact in tight spots

The fixed post takes up little floor space while the swing arm still covers the full working area.

Steady line rhythm

Picks and places trays consistently through the shift, independent of manual effort.

Actual Installation Photos

Fixed-Base Pneumatic Jib Crane with Plastic Tray Gripper - photo 1

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Fixed-Base Pneumatic Jib Crane with Plastic Tray Gripper - photo 4

Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 4 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

Plastic tray production lines
Continuous tray picking and stacking
Component and food manufacturing plants
Consumer goods packaging areas

Frequently asked questions

How do you grip plastic trays without bending them?

The jaws are shaped to the tray profile and clamping force is calculated from wall thickness, so the gripper holds firmly without warping the tray.

What if air pressure drops while a tray is held?

The control valve system has a built-in fail-safe that holds the load. FullSharp checks tray dimensions and weight before building the gripper.

Does a fixed jib crane take up floor space?

The post is bolted to the floor and the arm swings within its working radius, so it uses very little additional space on the line.

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Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp surveys the installation location, tray dimensions, and the line's operating rhythm. Our engineers design a dedicated gripper for the tray type and calculate the swing arm's reach. During installation, FullSharp adjusts the gripping force on site to match.

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Fixed-Base Pneumatic Jib Crane with Custom Gripper for Thin-Walled Plastic Trays