Our MCI line of jib cranes are designed and installed to exacting specifications, easily meeting all of the current design and engineering regulations for quality, reliability and safety. Munck Cranes in Ontario, has a variety of solutions for all your material handling needs, from large capacity overhead bridge cranes, gantry and semi-gantry cranes to a full line of safe, reliable, high capacity jib cranes and extensions.
Jib cranes, or folding jib cranes are an ideal solution for light or heavy duty material handling in a defined space, allowing operators to manage a wide variety of materials within a defined circular or semi-circular processing zone, dependent on how the Jib is mounted.
Wall or column mounted jib cranes are an elegant, cost effective and reliable material handling solution without a requirement to add additional columns or footings during install. The Munck Cranes team is eager to assist you in selecting or customizing the ideal jib crane solution to align with your application and building requirements.
Jib cranes come in several types, each designed for specific application needss and workspace configurations.
Here are the most common types of jib cranes:
These cranes are attached to a wall or a vertical structure and do not require a floor mounting base. They offer a 180-degree rotation and are ideal for workstations where space is limited.
These cranes are mounted directly to the floor and do not require any support from the building structure. They provide up to 360-degree rotation, making them versatile for various applications across different industries.
Combining elements of both the free-standing and wall-mounted types, mast-style jib cranes are floor-supported and top-stabilized without requiring a foundation. They also offer 360-degree rotation but have a higher capacity and reach compared to other types.
Articulating jibs have two arms that can move independently and provide excellent maneuverability with the ability to position loads in tight or crowded spaces. They are suitable for precise handling of materials around obstacles.
This type of crane is mounted on rails attached to the side walls of a facility, allowing the jib crane to travel along the walls. It's particularly useful for long workspaces where loads need to be moved over a significant distance parallel to the wall.
Designed for temporary or mobile lifting needs, portable jib cranes can be moved to different locations and are ideal for maintenance applications or workplaces where flexibility is required.
Each type of jib crane has specific advantages that make it suitable for various lifting tasks, workspace layouts, and operational requirements. For more information about how a jib crane can help your productivity, feel free to contact us today.
This solution can be attached to either your building columns or directly to the building wall. A wall mounted jib crane, often called a Foundationless jib crane, does not consume valuable floor space, nor does it require footings or potentially expensive foundation work.
Benefits of a column mounted jib crane include exceptional boom clearance and they can be collapsed to avoid interference for other overhead cranes and equipment in your facility.
Unlike the wall/column mounted style, free standing jibs require footings and a strong foundation as they are independent structures from the building. This independence allows a free standing jib crane to be installed anywhere in your facility with sufficient space.
The free standing jib crane design allows for a greater capacity range and also for a longer boom span compared to the wall / column mounted jib solution. If you are interested in installing a jib crane on the exterior of your facility, all of our solutions can be ruggedized for outdoor use.
A cantilever jib crane is a hoisting crane with a swing or fixed cantilever (a long projecting beam or girder fixed at only on end, along which a hoisting trolley moves). Cantilever cranes are used primarily in shops of industrial enterprises and in closed warehouses. Load capacity of cantilever cranes ranges from 4 Tons to 10 Tons.
A Cantilever jib crane eliminates the need for a 'stringer support', meaning they will maximize the available headroom and are especially useful when there are existing overhead cranes.
Other Jib Crane configurations include:
Some standard uses for jib cranes include:
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