Carton Box Handling with a Multi-Point Vacuum Jib

FullSharp installed a pneumatic jib crane at the end of a conveyor with a multi-point vacuum tool for bulky carton boxes headed to pallets or shelves. Suction cups grip the lid evenly, the arm turns 360 degrees between pickup and drop-off, and a slow descent sets each box down gently so cartons and their contents arrive undamaged.

Cartons come off the conveyor continuously, and workers have to lift and turn to place each one on a pallet or shelf. The boxes are bulky, so lifting many of them wears people out, and every time one is set down too hard the box gets crushed and the contents inside can be damaged.

FullSharp installed a pneumatic jib crane at the end of the conveyor line and fitted a multi-point vacuum tool. The pad grips the lid evenly, compressed air lifts the box, and the arm rotates 360 degrees to carry it to a pallet before lowering slowly and releasing.

Pneumatic Jib Crane with Multi-Point Vacuum Tool for Carton Boxes

Pneumatic jib crane with a vacuum tool moving a carton box from the conveyor to a pallet.

Equipment Installed

Column and rotating arm: positioned beside the conveyor, rotating 360 degrees to cover both the pickup and drop-off points.
Multi-point vacuum tool: suction cups spread evenly over the lid, keeping the box balanced without distorting it.
Pneumatic lifting unit: raises and lowers via a control lever, with a slow descent so the box lands gently on the pallet.
Air filter and pressure gauge: keeps vacuum level stable and gives an immediate warning if suction drops.

Key Specifications

Rotation angle360 degrees
End-of-arm toolMulti-point vacuum tool
Power sourcePneumatic
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Benefits for Your Facility

Boxes stay intact

Evenly distributed suction and a slow descent mean no crushed boxes or shifted contents inside.

Keeps pace with the conveyor

Each pickup takes just a few seconds, so goods don't back up at the end of the line.

Eases the operator's workload

Compressed air carries the box's weight, leaving the operator to just guide direction. The pace holds steady through a long shift.

Photos from the Installation

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Suitable Applications

End of packing lines
Finished goods warehouses palletizing goods
Packaging manufacturing plants
Distribution and logistics centers

Frequently asked questions

What is a multi-point vacuum tool?

It is a frame with several suction cups spread over the lid, which keeps the box balanced and avoids distorting it. It suits bulky cartons that a single pad would hold unevenly.

How does the jib avoid dropping boxes hard on the pallet?

The pneumatic lifting unit is controlled by a lever and lowers slowly, so each box lands gently. That protects both the carton and the goods inside.

How does the operator know if suction is dropping?

An air filter and pressure gauge keep the vacuum level stable and show an immediate warning when suction falls. FullSharp sets the system up after checking the actual box weights and sizes.

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Installation Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp surveys the box dimensions, weight, and the conveyor's output rate. We select the column position, arm reach, and suction cup layout to match your box lids. Contact FullSharp for a survey and installation proposal.

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