Articulating Jib Crane with Air Balancer 50 kg

The customer's assembly station picks and places parts hundreds of times each shift. The part is not very heavy, but the constant repetition tires the operator's wrists and shoulders as the shift goes on, and accuracy drops as a result. The part also has a specific shape, so a standard clamp often failed to hold the correct orientation.

FullSharp installed an articulating jib crane with a built-in air balancer, rated up to 50 kg. The pneumatic balancer cancels out nearly all the weight, so the operator only guides it with their fingertips. The gripping tool is custom-built for the part, holding the correct orientation and releasing quickly.

FullSharp Articulating Jib Crane with Air Balancer, 50 kg Load

Articulating jib crane with a 50 kg air balancer and custom gripping tool, installed at the assembly station.

Equipment Installed

Multi-joint rotating arm: joints that fold and extend let the tool reach hidden spots a straight arm cannot access.
Pneumatic air balancer: balances the load against the weight being carried, so a light push moves it up or down and it holds its height when released.
Custom gripping tool: the gripping face is built to match the part's shape, holding the correct orientation and releasing quickly when set down.
Control handle: the lever sits right on the tool, so one hand controls the entire pick-and-place cycle.
Load-holding valve on pressure loss: locks the part in place if air pressure drops, preventing it from falling onto the work surface.

Key Specifications

Maximum lifting load50 kg
Balancing principlePneumatic air balancer

Benefits for Your Facility

Feels Weightless

The pneumatic balancer carries most of the load, so repeated handling through a full shift causes no fatigue.

Accurate Positioning

The load stays still when released, so the part lands in the right position on the first try.

Tool Matches the Part

The custom gripper holds firmly in the correct orientation, with no need to twist and readjust by hand.

Actual Installation Photos

FullSharp Articulating Jib Crane with Air Balancer, 50 kg Load - photo 1

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Suitable Applications

Component and sub-assembly stations
Continuous, repeated pick-and-place tasks
Electronics plants and precision equipment
Inspection and packing areas for light products

Installation Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp reviews the actual part and the work rhythm to select the right air balancer size and gripping tool style. Our engineers measure reach and working height and check the compressed air supply at the station. Contact FullSharp to schedule a survey.