Carton Box Stacking with an Aluminum Vacuum Jib

FullSharp installed a jib crane with an aluminum rail arm and a vacuum lifter at the end, so bulky carton boxes move from the conveyor to the pallet with a push of the arm. Suction cups grip the lid without denting the cardboard, and boxes are set down gently so pallet stacks stay straight.

Carton boxes aren't too heavy, but they're bulky and must be stacked high. Carrying them by hand all shift tires out workers' shoulders, crushes the box corners, and leaves stacks on the pallet uneven.

FullSharp installed a jib crane with an aluminum rail, with a vacuum lifter hanging at the end of the arm. The pad grips the box lid, and the worker only pushes the swing arm to move the box from the conveyor to the pallet, setting it down gently.

Jib Crane with Aluminum Rail and Vacuum Lifter for Carton Boxes

The aluminum-rail jib crane with vacuum lifter gripping a carton box.

Equipment Installed

Aluminum rail as the reach arm: lighter than steel rail, so the swing arm moves very smoothly, with the trolley sliding inside the rail.
Vacuum lifter for carton boxes: suction cups spread evenly across the box surface, holding firmly without denting the cardboard.
Swivel column and joint: rotates through a wide arc, covering both the conveyor end and the palletizing spot.
Vacuum pump and valve: keeps vacuum stable, with a safety valve that prevents the box from dropping if power is lost.

Key Specifications

Reach arm materialAluminum rail
Gripping typeVacuum

Benefits for Your Facility

Neat, tidy stacking

Boxes are set down gently and precisely, keeping pallet stacks straight and stable.

Less strain on shoulders and back

The equipment carries the weight; the worker only steers the direction.

Flexible swing

One unit serves both the box pickup area and the stacking area.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 20 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

Finished-goods warehouses packing carton boxes
End of packaging lines
Palletizing areas
Printing and paper packaging plants

Frequently asked questions

How does a vacuum lifter keep pallet stacks neat?

Boxes are set down gently and precisely, so stacks stay straight and stable. Manual carrying tends to crush corners and leave stacks uneven.

Why use an aluminum rail arm?

Aluminum is lighter than steel rail, so the arm swings smoothly and the trolley slides easily inside the rail. That keeps effort low over a full shift of box handling.

Is the box safe if power is lost?

A safety valve keeps the vacuum and prevents the box from dropping if power is lost. The pump keeps vacuum stable in normal use.

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Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp measures the box size, weight, and the radius from the conveyor to the pallet to finalize the reach length. We select the pad to match your cardboard material, then install, test, and hand over.

Aluminum Rail Jib Crane with Vacuum Lifter for Stacking Carton Boxes Neatly on Pallets