Jib Cranes
A range of standard and bespoke design jib cranes
Workstation Jib Cranes
Space saving jib cranes built to withstand the harshest of environments
Met-Track® workstation jib crane offers the perfect solution for a wide range of lifting equipment including, hoists, balancers, and vacuum lifters. The versatile overhead lifting device, featuring a horizontal arm, is known as a jib and is either floor or wall mounted. Depending on the design, jib cranes offer rotations up to 360 degrees for extensive coverage. However, if you’re looking for more overhead space with greater coverage Metreel also offers overhead cranes too.
Designed for a smooth and effortless jib arm rotation and trolley travel in a close workspace, these cranes provide precise control with minimal effort. The exceptional ease of movement allows for enhanced productivity and a quick return on investment, making them a reliable choice for your lifting needs.
Metreel works with a range of facilities, so regardless of the size, investing in a quality jib crane can streamline operations and promote valuable health and safety standards. Removing manual lifting with a reliable jib crane significantly reduces strain and injuries on your employees.
Freestanding Over-braced Jibs Cranes
Features
- Floor or wall-mount
- Safe working loads (SWL): 125kg – 1000kg
- Spans up to six metres
- Load pin heights up to four metres
- Arm rotation up to 270°
- Standard finish – powder coated
- Zinc plated, stainless steel or hot dip galvanised – available upon request
Options for the range include, in-track festoons, tag line festoons, vacuum hose festoons and secondary restraint hoist trolleys.
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Free Standing Under-braced Jib Cranes
Features
- Floor-mount
- Safe working loads (SWL): 125kg – 500kg
- Spans up to four metres
- Load pin heights up to four metres
- Arm rotation up to 360°
- Standard finish – powder coated
- Zinc plated, stainless steel or hot dip galvanised – available upon request
Options for the range include, in-track festoons, tag line festoons, vacuum hose festoons and secondary restraint hoist trolleys.
Wall-Mounted Jib Cranes
Ideal for compact areas with restricted access, wall-mounted jib cranes offer space-saving qualities. A wall-mounted jib can be installed onto the structure of your building or high-traffic areas of your facility and designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing layout. The cantilever design uses a partial and full boom, ensuring they are a great option for maximum clearance in factories, with multiple overhead obstructions.
Floor-Mounted
Also referred to as free-standing jib cranes, these jib cranes are installed directly into the ground and can feature over or under-braced. Depending on the model, a floor-mounted jib crane is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Compatible with numerous options, wall-mounted jib cranes can be configured with diverse bracing types to meet different environmental conditions and company requirements.
Bespoke Design
Metreel is a supplier of major material handling projects, worldwide. We are experienced with executing turnkey installations where standard jib cranes are not ideal. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with a system configured to their exact business requirements. It is essential to ensure our products installed for your project are ‘fit for purpose.’
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Jib Crane FAQs
What is a jib crane and how do they work?
A jib crane (or jib) is a specialist crane designed to lift and carry loads over a specified distance. They’re usually equipped with a horizontal arm that hoists, allowing materials to be moved within its reach. This can be for heavy or awkward loads that a person isn’t able to carry on their own. The arm of the jib is attached to a single point and which allows it to swivel to easy movement within factories, warehouses and many other settings.
What are the mounting options?
We offer a number of two main mounting options: either pillar/floor-standing or wall-mounted. Both have their merits, but floor-standing jib cranes tend to be the more popular choice. This is because they offer more flexibility and variety. A floor-standing jib allows for 360-degree movement around its pillar, meaning you have access to more space for your materials.
Is a jib crane better than a workstation crane?
This really depends on your use case and application. For example, if you have a small area in which you need lifting capabilities, a wall-mounted jib crane is ideal. However, if you have a large factory floor or warehouse, a wokstation crane might be a better option.
How do I spec my jib crane?
You’re best option is to give us a call on 0115 932 7010. We have a team of experts who are waiting to help you get exactly what you need!
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