Push-Button Plant Lifting, Rail Jib with Hoist

FullSharp combined a jib crane with a rail track so the rotating column travels along the rail, extending its reach across lifting points spread along one route. An electric hoist hangs from the arm and lifts at the push of a button while the operator stands beside the load, replacing several separate cranes with one system.

Many plants need to lift loads at several spots spread along one route rather than concentrated in a single place. A standalone jib crane only reaches within its arm's radius. Installing a separate unit at every spot is costly and takes up space.

FullSharp combines a jib crane with a rail track: the rotating column travels along the rail, so its coverage extends along the whole route. An electric hoist hangs from the arm, lifting at the push of a button while the operator stands next to the load and controls it directly.

Rail-Mounted Jib Crane with Electric Hoist for Plants

A jib crane running on a rail track, carrying an electric hoist in the production area.

Equipment Installed

Jib crane: the arm rotates around the column, covering a circular work area around the standing position.
Rail track: runs the length of the plant, letting the column and arm travel to each spot that needs lifting.
Electric hoist: an electric motor lifts and lowers at the push of a button, at a steady speed with a brake that holds the load when stopped.
Handheld pendant control: clearly marked up/down buttons, with the cable at a comfortable height for the operator.

Benefits for the Plant

Covers a long route

The column travels on the rail, so multiple spots share a single piece of equipment.

Push-button lifting

The electric hoist does the heavy work, so the operator never has to pull a hand chain.

Compact installation

Minimal construction work, mainly erecting the column and hanging the rail, so the plant barely has to stop.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. 4-photo album taken on site.

Suitable Applications

Machine shops and metalworking plants
Assembly areas installing machines and equipment along a route
Material warehouses with long rows of stock
Maintenance stations replacing heavy components

Frequently asked questions

How do you extend the reach of a jib crane?

A standard jib crane only covers a circle around its column. Mounting the column on a rail track lets the whole crane travel, so it serves a line of stations instead of one spot.

Is one traveling jib cheaper than several fixed ones?

Often yes, because one arm and hoist serve the whole route and less floor is taken. FullSharp compares both options against the actual station layout.

How is the electric hoist controlled?

With a pendant push-button control. The operator stands next to the load and controls lifting directly, which helps with accurate placement.

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Get an Installation Consultation for Your Plant

FullSharp measures the load weight, the required lifting height, and the location of each work spot to lay out the rail route. We check the floor or the support structure, then select the right column and hoist size. Contact FullSharp to schedule a site survey.

Rail-Traveling Jib Crane with Electric Hoist for Lifting at Several Points Along One Route