FullSharp installed a pneumatic jib crane on a mobile base that is pushed to whichever spot needs lifting, for a plant with several stations that are never busy all day. The column is raised and lowered by a hand rope so it does not depend on a power supply, and compressed air drives a smooth rotation that one operator controls.

A plant may have several spots that need lifting, but none of them are busy all day. Installing a fixed jib crane at every spot is costly and takes up floor space. Workers end up carrying loads by hand or waiting for a forklift, wasting time and risking collisions.

FullSharp installs a pneumatic jib crane on a mobile base that can be pushed to wherever it is needed. The column is raised and lowered by a hand rope, so it does not depend on a power supply at that location. The rotation runs on compressed air, so it is smooth, stops precisely, and needs only one operator.

Mobile-Base Pneumatic Jib Crane with Hand-Rope Lifting Column

Pneumatic jib crane on a mobile base with a hand-rope lifting column, installed in the plant's processing area.

Installed Equipment

  • Mobile base with wheels: wide steel base frame with load-rated wheels, allowing the whole unit to be pushed to another location without drilling into the floor.
  • Rotating column: load-bearing steel post, with the arm swinging through the working angle to cover the whole work area around the machine.
  • Pneumatic rotation mechanism: draws air from the plant's compressed-air system, rotating smoothly and stopping gently with no jolt to the load.
  • Hand rope for column lifting: pulled by hand to adjust the column height, simple to operate with no power supply needed on site.
  • Anti-tip base legs: extended toward the reach direction, keeping the unit stable when lifting at maximum extension.

Benefits for Your Plant

Follows the work

The whole unit can be pushed to wherever it is needed, so one piece of equipment serves multiple areas of the plant.

No floor work required

The mobile base needs no anchor bolts or foundation — it is ready to use as soon as it is set in place.

One-person operation

Pneumatic rotation and hand-rope lifting are light enough for one worker to complete the entire cycle.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to view it larger. Album of 12 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

  • Machining shops with several machines needing workpiece loading and unloading
  • Assembly lines that change work positions with each order
  • Loading and order-picking areas in warehouses
  • Maintenance and heavy equipment replacement work in factories

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Frequently asked questions

Is it worth installing a jib crane at every station?

Not when each station only needs lifting part of the day. One mobile jib crane can serve several spots and saves the cost and floor space of fixed units.

How is the column height adjusted?

The column is raised and lowered with a hand rope, so height changes need no electricity at the location. This keeps the unit usable at any spot in the plant, even far from a power outlet.

What powers the pneumatic jib crane?

It runs on compressed air, which gives smooth movement and precise stopping. FullSharp checks the air supply where the unit will be used.

Get Installation Advice for Your Plant

FullSharp visits your plant to measure the load to be lifted, the reach, and the aisle space to select the right base size and arm length. Our engineers also check your existing compressed-air supply, floor flatness, and overhead clearance. Contact FullSharp to schedule a site survey.