Jib Cranes
A roof crane offers greater lifting height compared to a standard jib crane. So, they reach higher levels for loading, unloading, or maintenance tasks. It is perfect if you have to load or unload from trucks or other areas outside the building. These jib lift cranes are a valuable asset for any industry that requires such lifting equipment. Scroll through our vast array of jib cranes and buy now to transform your industry setup.
Production halts whenever an operator has to wait for the main bridge crane just to move a single component. Jib cranes fix this inefficiency by granting specific workstations total independence. Rather than tying up the entire facility's lifting capacity, an industrial jib crane handles the repetitive, localized tasks. This setup ensures that jib arms are ready exactly when needed, preventing the downtime that kills throughput.
Vestil Mini Overhead Cantilever JibsStarting at $1,028.23
Vestil Tie Rod Jib for High CeilingsStarting at $557.84
Vestil Winch Operated Truck Jib CranesStarting at $541.76
Vestil Multi-Station Transportable Jib CranesStarting at $2,047.91
Vestil Counter Balanced Floor CranesStarting at $2,927.24
Vestil Electric Powered Floor CranesStarting at $10,811.56
Eliminate Production Bottlenecks
Relying on a massive overhead bridge crane for every lift creates unnecessary downtime. A machinist shouldn't wait 20 minutes just to load a 100 lbs workpiece. Installing an electric jib crane gives individual stations the autonomy to lift loads without interrupting the main workflow. This keeps production lines moving and prevents crews from manually lifting heavy crane arms or dies, helping prevent back injuries that drive up insurance costs.
Portability for Dynamic Workflows
Space is often as valuable as time. When a shop floor is crowded, wall-mounted units are bolted to columns to save space. But for dynamic work, a mobile jib crane is essential. Vestil’s portable jib crane models feature forklift pockets, allowing operators to pick up the entire unit and drive it wherever the lift is needed.
Field Service Solutions
The inventory even includes truck jib crane models that mount to a receiver hitch or van floor. These act like compact roof cranes or davits for service vehicles, perfect for field crews who need to load engines or generators without risking back strain. Unlike lightweight camera jib arms, these are built from heavy-gauge steel to handle genuine industrial abuse.
FAQs
1. What is a jib crane?
A jib crane is a lifting device used for "spot handling" at a specific workstation. Unlike a massive bridge crane that covers an entire building, a jib crane provides dedicated lifting power to a single area, such as a welding table or loading dock.
2. How does a jib crane work?
It consists of a horizontal beam (the jib) that rotates around a fixed vertical pillar or wall mount. A trolley travels back and forth along these jib arms, carrying a hoist that lifts and lowers the load, allowing operators to precisely position heavy items.
3. What are the main types of jib cranes?
The most common types are floor-mounted units (for 360-degree rotation), wall-mounted units (to save floor space), and the portable jib crane, which can be moved around a shop by a forklift.
4. How does one choose the right jib crane?
Selection starts with load weight and required reach. If floor space is limited, a wall-mounted unit is ideal. If full rotation and heavy lifting capacity are needed in an open area, a floor-mounted industrial jib crane is the better choice.