Jib Cranes

A jib crane is a type of crane that uses a mounted arm to lift, move, and lower material. The arm, mounted either perpendicular to or at an acute angle upwards from a pillar or wall, may rotate along its central axis through a limited arc or a full circle. A jib crane is often used in industrial settings, like warehouses and docks, to load and unload shipping containers. Jib cranes are not limited… More

A jib crane is a type of crane that uses a mounted arm to lift, move, and lower material. The arm, mounted either perpendicular to or at an acute angle upwards from a pillar or wall, may rotate along its central axis through a limited arc or a full circle. A jib crane is often used in industrial settings, like warehouses and docks, to load and unload shipping containers. Jib cranes are not limited to fixed locations, and may be mounted on a mobile chassis to be used at temporary work sites or in military operations. Such cranes generally sacrifice lifting capacity for mobility. Outriggers are essential for a mobile jib crane to maintain stability under load, unlike stationary ones that are firmly anchored in place. Less