Small Jib Cranes for Light & Easy Hoisting 1 Ton, 2 Ton, 3 Ton

Small jib cranes 1 ton, 2 ton, 3 ton, 5 ton for light load handling. Types of small jibs for your selection. How to buy right jib crane? Check now!

Small Jib Crane, Powerful Hoisting Solution, Economical Lifting Equipment

A small jib crane is a terrific option for managing localized loads if you want to improve workplace efficiency and lower the risk of accidents . A mast or pillar and a cantilever or arm with a manual or electric hoist attached make up the structure. They are typically utilized for repetitive lifting activities in smaller working areas in various workshops or workstations. They are an excellent approach to up your workplace productivity and lower the possibility of worker injuries when moving weights in a small area.

What is the purpose of a small jib crane ?

A small jib crane can lift a variety of objects in constrained spaces. They feature a straightforward and small design that is ideal for manufacturing since it can promote employee productivity and enhance workplace safety by allowing easy material lifting.

While the complexity of installation can vary, all small jib cranes have a very small footprint, or possibly none at all, which makes them particularly useful in smaller work spaces..

Another important reason why a small jib crane is most frequently employed in smaller work spaces. A small jib crane is very adaptable and effective in transferring items inside tighter spaces or around corners due to its capacity to rotate up to 360 degrees.

There are other variants that require less headroom to function, making it simple to combine them with other overhead crane systems.

How much can a small jib crane  lift?

What type of crane you select will determine the load capacity of a small jib crane.

• Small jib cranes can be divided into three  types according on their structural layout and technique of support attachment:
• Free-standing small jib crane up to 5 ton
• Wall-mounted small jib crane up to 3 ton
• Wall travelling small electric jib crane up to 3 ton

High-performance small ib cranes have a structure that is permanently mounted to the wall or floor, and the jib hoist is supported by a structural beam. Although the mast or piller or column  is secured, it is still free to rotate 360 degrees when mounted on the floor or 180–200 degrees when mounted on a wall.

Small jib cranes normally have a low capacity, commonly ranging from 500 kg, 1 ton, 2 ton, 3 ton, & up to 5 tons, due to the structural design of each type.

Free standing jib crane 5 ton

Free-standing small jib cranes will always have some type of permanent foundation that anchors, fastens and secures the small hoist crane and provides support when lifting a load, allowing the floor jib crane to carry loads up to 5 tons.

Free standing small jib crane with capacity of 500 kg, 1 ton, 2 ton, 3 ton up 5 ton. 

A free-standing small jib crane has one of three types of foundations:

• Base plate mounted: The mast is bolted into place and reinforced with gussets before being fastened to a foundation made of reinforced concrete.
• Foundation mounted : The mast is mounted to the foundation using a steel plate that is welded to the bottom and fastened to the initial pour of concrete. The mast or column or pillar of jib crane is then supported by a second pour.
• Sleeve-insert mounted: With the initial pour of concrete, the sleeve is fixed into the foundation by being welded to a steel plate. After leveling and welding, the mast is put into the sleeve. The advantage of this arrangement is that it enables the little jib crane to be moved without causing damage to the mast.

Free standing type small j ib c rane s pecification  0.5 - 5 ton

The jib crane parameters are standard for reference. Tailor-made jib cranes are available.

Wall-mounted small jib crane s  1 ton, 2 ton up to 3 ton

Small jib cranes installed on walls are frequently employed for a variety of tasks and in situations where saving space is crucial. They can be placed extremely close to overhead objects and don't need any floor support.

Whether they are fixed on a wall or a support column will determine their maximum weight capability, which is up to 3 tons.

They can readily move cargoes around or under barriers thanks to their swinging design, which also allows them to adapt to various production space needs.

Small wall mounted jib crane with capacity from 500kg , 1 ton, 2 ton, up to 3 ton 

Main specifications of wall mounted jib cranes 

Without using any of your plant's floor space, the wall-mounted jib crane can be a tie-rod jib crane, which has a tie-rod affixed to the building's framework. The most cost-effective small crane for material handling is the wall mounted jib crane. The wall-mounted jib crane has an A3 operating class and a lifting capacity of 0.25 to 1 ton.

Wall travelling jib cranes

Wall travelling jib crane is widely used in workshop, manufacturing and assembling for loading and unloading materials.

Small, but easy for work. Most of them are equipped with pendant control, some special working conditions, we will recommend remote control for customers.

For loading and unloading products, wall travelling jib cranes are frequently used in manufacturing, assembly, and workshops. Wall travelling jib crane is usually designed for lighter loads handling with capacity up to 3 ton due to the striction of the supporting walls. They are small but very conveinent for improve working efficienty. The majority of wall traveling crane is equipped with pendant controls, but  for some unusual working circumstances,  remote controls is an option.

Wall travelling small jib crane of 1 ton, 2 ton

Its railing system is mounted on concrete pillars and runs lengthwise along the rails. Wall travelling jibs are widely used in machine manufacturing  workshop and assembly workshops, etc. At the same time, the electric hoist is moving laterally along the arm and lifting objects vertically.

Main specifications of wall travelling jib crane 1 ton & 2 ton

What should I know before purchasing a small jib crane?

Small jib cranes are typically required to fulfill specific functions and provide hoist solutions in more constrained spaces. As a result, the precise limitations of your workspace and the lifting requirements will determine the selection of the small jib crane you require.

What types of structural support are available?

Small jib cranes, both wall-mounted and mast-mounted, require structural support. This can be found at the top of a mast-type small jib crane or in the main attachment to a vertical surface of a wall-mounted small jib crane.

In both conditions, support structure or solid walls are critical to their installation. As for wall mounted jib and wall travelling jib, the bearing capability of the wall is especially important to ensure the successful installation and safe operation . As a result, before installation, a structural engineering survey of your work area must be performed and approved.

What do you need to move?

The dimensions and weight of the load you require moving will impact what type of small jib crane is most suited to your work area. The best place to start is with the maximum load weight:

The dimensions and weight of the load to be handled  will determine which type of small jib crane is best suited to your work environment. To know the maximum weight of each type of jib crane is very first thing to know.

• Free-standing small jib crane – up to 5 tons
• Mast-type small jib crane – up to 3 tons
• Wall-mounted small jib crane – up to 3 tons

If you want to know more specifications of the jib crane, please feel free to contact us.

Where do you need to move it?

Whether you need to move the load or are just looking to support it—perhaps use it with another piece of machinery—will determine what type of small jib crane is suitable.

All small jib cranes will have a large scope for rotation, up to 360 degrees, making them ideal for maneuvering loads around corners or between workstations. Wall-mounted small jib cranes have a reduced rotation of between 180 and 200 degrees and will therefore have more limited applications.

Another solution for maximum maneuvering capacity is an articulated small jib crane. They have two swivel arms that allow you to lift loads around corners and columns, or reach into and under other spaces. The primary boom arm can rotate 200° (360° if set up with the correct electrification system) and the second arm can rotate a full 360°.

Articulating jib systems can also be mounted in a variety of ways, to the floor, wall, ceiling, or a bridge or track system. This means that the small jib crane can provide more precise load positioning in tighter and more difficult to access areas where a conventional crane would struggle.

If this sounds like the right solution for your work area, just be aware that the boom span is limited to a total of 16’ and the capacity is usually up to one ton.

How much do small jib cranes cost?

A small jib crane can cost anywhere between $1500 and $30,000, depending on your specific needs.

Simply put, the higher the weight capacity, the higher the cost. With increased capacity, you may require a free-standing small jib crane system. This will necessitate foundations, which will incur additional costs in terms of surveying and installation.

What kind of hoist can be used on a small jib crane?

On small jib cranes, both manual and electric chain hoists are commonly used.

Because of their speed capabilities and low headroom design, wire rope hoists are preferable on some high-capacity small jib cranes.

What are the advantages of a small jib crane ?

A small jib crane's greatest advantage is its ability to serve a small area efficiently. Because of its minimal structural design, a small jib crane has a much smaller footprint than other type sof  overhead cranes, allowing you to maximize your work area.

Because of the options for increased headroom clearance, the minimal structure can be combined with other overhead cranes. By providing a convenient and efficient lifting solution for a small area, this can boost productivity and reduce the risk of workplace accidents.

When dealing with challenges at work, this convenience is extremely crucial. A small jib crane is particularly useful in a range of job sectors because of its special capacity to reach around obstructions, even underground or into tight locations using an articulating system, including:

• Production areas
• Assembly lines
• Put brakes on press and die equipment that is difficult to access or place equipment from above.
• Put large pieces of machinery into semi-trailers or cargo containers

Additionally, they are cost effective when compared to other overhead cranes.

Some small jib cranes are additionally equipped with concrete bases, hefty plates, or pallet forks to facilitate forklift transportation.

What are the disadvantages of a small jib crane ?

One of the biggest benefits and drawbacks of a small jib crane are the same. That is due to the fact that small jib cranes are made to work in confined spaces and cannot span long distances.

A small jib crane's boom length determines its maximum working span.

Additionally, small jib cranes are typically not known for their large capacity. The largest capacity small jib crane will typically be in the range of 5 ton. You would need to utilize a free-standing small jib crane to reach this load level, which would incur additional foundation and (perhaps) surveying expenditures.

Are there better alternatives to small jib cranes?

• An adjustable gantry crane can be just as economical as a small jib crane, and it offers more flexibility because it is portable while remaining compact.
• If you need more load capacity from a crane system while also offering a wide range to a large work area with limited space, a bridge crane could be a great solution.
• A bridge crane is a more costly and long-term solution. For these reasons, it is worthwhile to consider how your output will be increased and whether the investment will be worthwhile.
• Workstation cranes have several advantages over small jib cranes. They frequently have a wider span and can service multiple work zones.
• Because of their structural design, most do not require any foundation work during installation, and because they are modular, they allow for future expansion.
• Furthermore, if properly planned, the support structure for a workstation crane support structure can be installed outside of the hectic working environment.