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Jib Cranes

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Jib cranes for workstations and machine tending, from the BRIMA catalogue. Six series: four with manual slew from 80 to 1,000 kg on arms of 3 to 7 m, and two with powered slew from 1,000 to 6,300 kg on arms of 5 to 10 m. Each mounts on its own column or on a wall, and slew runs from 180 to 360 degrees depending on the model. The 95 configurations the catalogue offers are set out in each series table, which gives, for every rating, the arm lengths it is sold in.

When to choose this

  • Its own column where there is no load-bearing wall by the workstation
  • Wall-mounted where the floor has to stay clear
  • Powered slew from 1,000 kg upward, manual slew below that
  • Arm length falls as the rating rises, and each series table shows which combinations are sold

Series and models

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Frequently asked questions

What we get asked about Jib Cranes

Column-mounted or wall-mounted jib crane?

A wall-mounted jib takes no floor space and suits workstations along walls, provided the wall or column can carry the load. A column-mounted jib needs anchoring in the floor or a foundation, and in the powered version allows a full 360 degree slew.

How much can a jib crane lift?

In the series on this site, 80 to 1,000 kg with manual slew on arms of 3 to 7 metres, and 1,000 to 6,300 kg with powered slew on arms of 5 to 10 metres.

What is the slewing angle of a jib crane?

Up to 270 degrees for a manual column crane, 360 degrees for a powered column crane, up to 270 degrees for a manual wall crane and up to 180 degrees for a powered wall crane.

Does a jib crane need a certified inspector's examination?

Yes. Section 79 of the Safety at Work Ordinance lists a crane in the definition of a lifting machine, so it is examined by a certified inspector at least once every 14 months, under section 81.

Other categories

EOT Cranes (Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes)

An overhead travelling crane is installed at the top of the building and travels along a fixed runway, covering the whole hall while leaving the floor clear. The bridge travels the length of the hall, the hoist travels across the bridge and the hook raises and lowers, so the load can reach any point under the crane. Overhead cranes are used in manufacturing plants, warehouses, workshops and maintenance halls. Overhead cranes differ in two main ways: Runway mounting Top running crane: the bridge travels on rails mounted on top of the runway beams, which are supported on the building columns or on concrete corbels. This configuration suits heavy loads and wide spans. Underslung crane: the bridge hangs from the roof structure and runs on the lower flange of the runway beams. This configuration suits buildings with no room for columns, and lets the hook get closer to the side walls. Number of girders Single girder: one girder with the hoist running on its lower flange. Lighter construction and quicker to install, suited to light and medium loads. Double girder: two parallel girders with a hoist trolley running on top of them. The hook rises up between the girders, giving more lifting height, and the structure suits heavy loads and intensive duty. The right crane depends on lifting capacity, hall width, available headroom and the existing structure. The model pages list the technical data for each type. The crane moves along three axes, down the length of the building, across the bridge and vertically, and covers the entire floor area without forklifts and without temporary rigging. The first decision is the mounting method. A top running crane travels on rails carried by columns and uses almost the full height of the building, which suits heavy loads and wide spans. An underslung crane hangs from the roof structure, and suits cases where columns cannot be added or where the production floor has to stay clear, at the cost of a shorter span. The second decision is the number of girders. A single girder is lighter, less expensive and puts less load into the structure. A double girder carries far heavier loads and also gives more hook height in the same building, because the hook rises between the girders rather than below them. The third decision is the operating environment. A bridge crane is built around its hoist unit and electrical system, so it can be specified for the environment it will work in. Alongside the standard industrial build we supply versions for ATEX classified areas, for marine and coastal installations, for dusty and high humidity conditions and for aggressive chemical environments. The specification is fixed at the design stage rather than retrofitted, so the environment should be defined in your first enquiry. We supply 129 configurations across three series: single girder from 2 to 12.5 tonnes over spans of 10.5 to 31.5 metres, double girder from 5 to 50 tonnes over spans of 13.5 to 31.5 metres, and underslung from 2 to 10 tonnes over spans of 6 to 20 metres. Standard lifting height is 9 metres and the duty rating is A5 to FEM 2M. Every crane is engineered to your building dimensions, your loads and your operating environment rather than selected from a catalogue. We carry out the site survey, the design, the installation and the commissioning, and stay with the crane through routine maintenance for its working life.

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