What Are the Different Types of Jib Cranes?

Jib crane is one of the most versatile and multi-purpose cranes. These cranes are not as big as tower or crawler cranes, but are extremely powerful and can lift a wide variety of loads. Jib crane suppliers most often affix these cranes on the ground or on a pillar, but they can also be freestanding. These cranes have a horizontal boom, movable chain hoist, drum, wire, ropes or chains. Jib cranes are ideal for a smaller work cell area and can be used to lift weights ranging from around 100kgs to 15 tons. It is designed in a way which increases work productivity, helps in reducing workplace injuries and improves the overall safety of the unit. 

Different types of Jib Cranes 

Wall Mounted Jib Cranes

Wall mounted Jib Cranes do not require any type of floor or foundation to be installed. Another big advantage of these type of jib cranes is that they are compact and do not require a lot of space. They can be installed underside of the lowest ceiling obstruction, thus providing ample clearance both under and above the boom. Jib crane manufacturers affix these on the pillars or columns of the industrial unit.

Articulating Jib Cranes

Traditional jib cranes only have only one boom, but articulate jib cranes has two swivel arms that are designed to lift loads from under the machinery and containers as well as around corners and columns. To buy the best quality jib cranes from one of the leading jib crane manufacturers in India, log on to Venus Engineers. 

Freestanding Jib Cranes

These type of cranes are most commonly used as they can be installed both indoors and outdoors. These cranes can be installed in open areas where they can support individual work cells or underneath large bridge systems. They are ideal for outdoor areas like loading docks. They are also suited for indoor operations such as machining where multiple jibs can be combined for staged operation. They can also be used as manual jib crane. 

Foundation less Jib Cranes

They are also a type of freestanding jib crane which can be installed at any place in the unit. These are slab mounted cranes which are bolted into 15 cm of reinforced concrete for indoor use. These cranes are faster to install as there is no special foundation required. They are also very easy to relocate within the facility if and when needed. 

Mast Type Jib Crane

This crane is also a variant of the freestanding crane as they require no special foundation. These cranes are supported on the floor and stabilised at the top and are capable of 360 degree rotation.  Manual jib crane manufacturers consider this type of crane the most cost efficient of all the 360 degree jib styles as there is no need for a special foundation.

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