In this project FullSharp set up a Lifts All articulating jib crane on a mobile base with a carton vacuum lifting tool, so packing staff can move finished boxes from the conveyor onto pallets. The base rolls to a new line when orders change and needs no floor anchoring, while the operator only guides the box instead of carrying it.

Finished cartons at many plants are still carried by hand from the conveyor down onto pallets. The boxes are bulky and hard to hold, forcing workers to bend and twist repeatedly, which quickly tires them out and can dent the goods. Since the stacking location changes with each order, installing a fixed lifting system isn't practical.

FullSharp brings in a Lifts All articulating jib crane on a mobile base, with a vacuum lifting tool designed for cartons as the end tool. The operator presses the suction head onto the box, lifts it, and swings the arm over to the stacking spot. When the line changes, the whole base is simply pushed to the new location.

Lifts All Mobile Base Articulating Jib Crane for Carton Lifting

Lifts All articulating jib crane on a mobile base, its vacuum suction head lifting a carton in the packing area.

Installed Equipment

  • Lifts All articulating jib crane: two sections joined by a rotating joint, extending out and folding back compactly to work in tight spaces.
  • Mobile base: a heavy wheeled base pushed to the work position and then locked with outriggers, with no need to bolt into the floor.
  • Carton vacuum lifting tool: the suction head is shaped to fit the carton surface, holding it firmly without leaving marks on the cardboard.
  • Control handle: suction and release buttons sit right on the handle, so one person can hold and control the entire cycle.

Benefits for Your Plant

Less physical strain

The machine bears the box's weight while the worker only guides direction, so shoulders and backs stay fresh through the whole shift.

Works anywhere you place it

The mobile base lets the system move to a different line within minutes, with no changes to the plant structure.

Packaging stays intact

The suction head contacts the surface evenly, so boxes don't get crushed or torn at the corners when lifted.

Suitable Applications

  • End-of-line carton packing plants
  • Warehouses and distribution centers stacking boxes on pallets
  • Food and beverage plants moving finished-goods cartons
  • Truck loading areas

Frequently asked questions

What equipment is used to move cartons from a conveyor to a pallet?

Here FullSharp used a Lifts All articulating jib crane with a vacuum tool shaped for cartons. The operator presses the head onto the box, lifts it, and swings the arm to the stacking spot, with the suction and release buttons on the handle.

Can a jib crane be used without bolting it to the floor?

Yes. This unit sits on a heavy wheeled base that is pushed into position and then locked with outriggers. When the stacking point moves, the whole crane is rolled to the new line in minutes, with no changes to the building.

Will vacuum lifting damage cardboard boxes?

The suction head is shaped to the carton surface and contacts it evenly, so boxes are not crushed or torn at the corners. FullSharp checks the actual box size, weight and board quality before choosing the pad layout.

Installation Consulting for Your Plant

FullSharp surveys box size and weight, stacking height, and aisle width before finalizing the solution. We then choose the articulating arm's reach, design the suction head to fit the carton surface, and hand it over along with on-site operating instructions.