The following factors needs to be considered when selecting the right jib cranes for your applications:
- Duty classification: Select the duty cycle or service duty classification for the jib crane, which will guarantee the durability of the crane and crane parts to fulfill the requirements.
- Area of rotation: Freestanding jib crane and mast jib cranes offer 360-degree rotation; wall mounted jib cranes and wall travelling jib cranes offer 180-degree rotation.
- Height under Boom refers to the distance from floor to underside of jib crane’s boom. Also the dimensions of the hoists should be considered when the lifting height to be confirmed. Overall jib crane height to be considered to be free from the overhead crane obstructions.
- Actual working span needed: The working (or hook) distance is roughly the length of the boom minus ½ trolley length at each end.
- Power requirements: Power, manual or air? And other factors such as application environment indoor use or outdoor use, etc.
- Jib crane A jib crane is widely used in small and medium workshop for repetitive and unique material handling works. Due to the versatility, jib cranes crane manufacturer are usually used with eot overhead crane to maximize production. Even though jib crane is simple in design, jib cranes can handle loads with capacity from 0.5 ton to 10 ton. Jib cranes are very popular used in workshops for jib cranes can increase working efficiency, lower workplaces injuries and improving safety.
