Plastic Tray Lifting at Many Stations, Mobile Jib

FullSharp introduced a pneumatic jib crane with a mobile base and height-adjustable column for plastic trays stacked on racks at many different levels. The column is lowered for low tables and raised for upper shelves, and because all lifting runs on compressed air it moves smoothly and produces no electrical sparks.

Plastic trays are stacked on multi-level racks, each level at a different height. Workers reaching for a heavy tray can easily lose balance, and a tray slipping from their hands damages what's inside. The plant also changes layout often, so it does not want a jib crane fixed permanently to the floor.

FullSharp introduces a pneumatic jib crane with a mobile base and a height-adjustable column. Lower the column for low tables, raise it for shelves. All lifting runs on compressed air, so it's smooth and produces no electrical sparks.

Pneumatic Jib Crane with Mobile Base and Height-Adjustable Column

Pneumatic jib crane with a mobile base and height-adjustable column handling plastic trays.

Equipment installed

Wheeled mobile base: pushed between rack rows, with wheel locks to hold steady during lifting.
Height-adjustable column: adjusts to the pickup height, so one unit serves many shelf levels.
Pneumatic swinging arm: runs as soon as air is supplied, no electrical cabinet needed, suited to spark-restricted areas.
Air control valve assembly: holds the load suspended, tapping the valve lowers it in short, precise steps.
Plastic tray gripping tool: cradles the tray sides, gripping evenly on both sides so it doesn't tilt or slip while moving.

Benefits for the plant

Handles multiple heights

The adjustable column lets the same machine work both low tables and high shelves.

Explosion-proof safety

Runs entirely on compressed air with no electric motor, limiting spark sources in the plant.

Easy to relocate

The wheeled base allows moving to another line without re-drilling the floor or ceiling.

Installation photos

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Suitable applications

Machining and manufacturing workshops
Warehouses with multiple shelf levels at different heights
Assembly lines that change work positions often
Areas requiring spark restriction

Frequently asked questions

How do you lift trays from different shelf heights?

Use a jib crane with a height-adjustable column. The column is set low for tables and higher for shelves, so the arm always works at a comfortable reach and the operator does not lose balance.

Why choose a mobile jib crane?

When the layout changes often, a crane fixed to the floor ends up in the wrong place. A mobile base can be moved to the station that needs it.

Is a pneumatic crane safer than an electric one?

A pneumatic crane runs on compressed air and creates no electrical sparks, which helps in some work areas. FullSharp chooses the drive based on the site and the real load.

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Get an installation plan for your plant

FullSharp weighs a full tray, measures the distance from pickup to drop point, and checks the plant's available air pressure. From there we set the column stroke, arm reach, and gripping tool type. Call FullSharp to schedule a survey date.

Mobile pneumatic jib crane with a height-adjustable column for trays on multi-level racks