FullSharp introduced a mobile-base pneumatic jib crane with a tool that hooks the four lifting points of steel cages and metal baskets, loads that tip off balance when cables are hooked by hand. The heavy base moves with a push to each batch location, and the cage rises evenly and swings gently to the drop point.

Steel cages and metal baskets are bulky, and hooking cables on by hand throws the load off balance and risks hitting nearby stock. The lifting position also changes with each batch, so a fixed installation at one spot doesn't fit.

FullSharp introduced a mobile-base pneumatic jib crane, with the whole unit standing on a heavy base that moves with a push. The steel cage lifting tool hooks onto the cage's four lifting points, raising it evenly and swinging it gently to the drop location.

Mobile-Base Pneumatic Jib Crane with Steel Cage Lifting Tool

Pneumatic jib crane on a mobile base carrying a steel cage lifting tool in the plant.

Equipment Installed

  • Mobile base: steel base with counterweight and wheels, one person can push the whole unit, with locking pins to secure it during operation.
  • Swing arm: rotates around the column to carry the load from the pick-up point to the drop point without moving the base.
  • Pneumatic hoist: lifts and lowers with air, speed adjusted by valve, holding the load in place when the control is released.
  • Steel cage lifting tool: a frame that hooks onto the cage's lifting points, keeping the cage balanced and limiting swing during lifting.

Key Specifications

  • Base typeMobile base
  • DrivePneumatic
  • ToolSteel cage and metal basket lifting

Benefits for the Plant

Goes where it's needed

The base is pushed to the working area for each batch, instead of staying fixed at one spot.

Balanced cage lifting

The tool hooks the correct lifting points, so the cage doesn't tilt and its contents don't spill.

Compact installation

No floor drilling, no ceiling mounting — bring it into the plant and connect the air supply to start using it.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 14 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

  • Warehouses moving steel cages between zones
  • Machine shops holding parts and blanks in metal baskets
  • Packaging and batch-sorting areas
  • Plants with several lifting locations that change by shift

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Frequently asked questions

How do you lift a bulky steel cage evenly?

Hook all four lifting points with a dedicated tool so the cage hangs level. Hooking cables by hand often leaves it tilted and swinging into nearby stock.

Why choose a mobile pneumatic jib crane?

The lifting spot changes with each batch, so a fixed crane would be in the wrong place. The counterweighted base with wheels can be pushed to wherever the work is.

Where is a cage lifting crane used?

Warehouses moving steel cages between zones and machine shops that hold parts and blanks in baskets. FullSharp sizes the tool to the real cage dimensions and weight.

Installation Consultation for Your Plant

For the mobile-base model, FullSharp weighs the cage at full load and measures the floor to calculate the right counterweight for safety. Our engineers also check that the aisle is wide enough to push the whole unit through. Send us the cage dimensions and photos of your floor plan, and we'll recommend the base and tool configuration.