FullSharp supplied a jib crane on a mobile base, with a rail as its arm and a vacuum lifting device for carton boxes, for a logistics warehouse that re-sorts goods by order. The crane is pushed to wherever orders are being sorted and is ready to work the same shift, instead of a fixed unit standing in the wrong place.

In a logistics warehouse, boxed goods arrive in batches and then have to be re-sorted by order. The work location changes every day, so a fixed lifting unit is rarely standing where it is needed.

FullSharp uses a jib crane on a mobile base, taking a rail as its arm and carrying a vacuum lifting device to lift carton boxes. Push the crane assembly to wherever orders are being sorted, and it is ready to work that same shift.

Mobile-Base Rail Jib Crane with Vacuum Lifter for Carton Boxes

Rail jib crane on a mobile base, lifting a carton box in the warehouse.

Equipment Installed

  • Rail arm: uses a rail as the arm, with a trolley running in and out to change the reach.
  • Mobile base: a wheeled base that lets the whole assembly be pushed to another work area when needed.
  • Vacuum tube lifter: lifts and lowers by hand control, holding the box steady when released.
  • Carton box suction pad: a wide suction cushion covering the box lid, gripping firmly without denting the cardboard.

Key Specifications

  • Base typeMobile
  • ArmRail

Benefits for Your Facility

Keeps Up with the Layout

The crane assembly follows the area currently being sorted instead of staying fixed in one spot.

Easy to Change Reach

The trolley runs along the rail, so picking up boxes near or far is equally easy.

Protects the Packaging

Vacuum suction replaces clamping, so carton corners are not crushed.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 8 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

  • Logistics warehouses sorting orders
  • Carton box receiving and shipping areas
  • Packaging and printing plants
  • Stations loading boxes onto pallets or trucks

Frequently asked questions

Why use a mobile jib in a logistics warehouse?

Sorting areas change every day. A mobile unit follows the active area, so the lifting equipment is always where the work is.

How is the reach of the crane set?

The arm is made from a rail and the trolley runs along it, so the vacuum lifter can be positioned anywhere along the arm length. Arm length is chosen to cover the sorting area.

What boxes can a vacuum lifter pick?

Most closed carton boxes with a flat surface. FullSharp checks box size, weight and surface condition to choose the suction head.

Installation Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp measures the aisles, floor surface and box weight before finalizing the base size and rail length. We build the suction pad to match your box type and hand it over with safe handling instructions.