How Do Workstation Jib Cranes Help Boost Productivity

Free standing workstation jib cranes are the most versatile crane and are best for low capacity, high productivity applications. They are the perfect jib crane to place underneath large bridge cranes, in open areas where they can serve several work stations, in outdoor applications such as loading docks, or in machining and assembly operations where they can be overlapped with other jib cranes to provide staged operation.

Workstation Jib Cranes can help you avoid these pitfalls and optimize productivity by offering the benefits below:

Easy to install

• The path to improved productivity begins with simple and fast installation. Freestanding Jib cranes are known for being relatively easy to install, which minimizes production downtime. In fact, the most challenging part of the installation process is often confirming that building columns and walls are structurally sound enough to support the jib crane you would like to add.

Adjustments require little downtime

• The industrial landscape is constantly evolving, requiring businesses to adapt their operations and equipment to address production demands. Work Station Jib Cranes feature a console bearing that enables production staff to make rapid adjustments that do not require complete disassembly. With quick adjustments possible, production downtime is minimized.

Less maintenance than larger cranes

• Freestanding workstation Jib cranes are known for their durability and long lifespans. They require little in the way of preventive maintenance, De-installing jib cranes is also fairly simple and you can easily relocate a jib to another area of your facility for use in a different capacity.

Use the same crane across multiple workstations

• For example, if your facility is organized with five workstations side by side, you can also install a traveling wall mount jib crane that can traverse your entire wall - thereby serving all of your workstations. This setup is particularly useful for facilities whose lifting needs are more sporadic than constant.

Maximize loading and unloading efficiency

• The ability for jib cranes to rotate makes them an excellent addition to loading docks and in machining areas. For example, they can easily unload heavy steel pipes from flatbed trucks, then pivot and lay the piping on a concrete floor or slab. Floor mounted models are especially useful in indoor and outdoor loading areas due to their ability to rotate 360°.

Supplement your existing cranes

• The benefit of jib cranes is their ability to be used alongside a larger crane to provide additional support. For example, a free-standing workstation jib can be used along with an overhead crane. If you decide to use a jib crane in this capacity, be sure to select one that is designed to safeguard against dislodgement and potential damage.