Harold Potter design & manufacture, install and maintain swing jib cranes for businesses throughout the UK. Swing jib cranes provide a practical lifting solution for workstations, production lines and workshops where loads need to be moved safely within a defined working area. Available in a range of sizes and lifting capacities, our jib cranes can be tailored to suit your operational requirements.
What is a Swing Jib Crane?
A swing jib crane is a lifting system consisting of a horizontal jib arm that rotates around a fixed support. The fixed support can either be existing building structure or a fixed beam. The jib arm supports a hoist, allowing loads to be lifted, lowered and moved within a circular or semi-circular working area.
Where are Swing Jib Cranes Typically Used?
Swing Jib Cranes are widely used in industries in conjunction with manual, or power operated lifting appliances. They are best where a permanent facility is required to perform both lifting and limited moving operations. Typical examples of their use being over work benches, in fitting and maintenance shops, over machine tools and in loading and unloading bays.
They offer a wide area of floor coverage within the slewing radius of the jib arm. Swing jibs are ideal where full overhead crane coverage may be either impractical or uneconomic. They are often used to supplement overhead cranes.
Design of a Swing Jib Crane
Jib Cranes consist of a horizontal jib arm (or boom), which is supported by a pillar or by an existing feature of a building, e.g. a wall or column. The boom is fitted with either a manual hoist, an electric chain hoist (E.C.H) or a pneumatic hoist (air hoist).
The hoist is generally moveable along the length of the jib, allowing for both horizontal and vertical movement.
Depending on the exact installation, the boom will often pivot, moving the load in an arc. If the Swing Jib Crane is fitted to a free-standing floor-mounted pillar the boom will have from 270 – 360 degree boom rotation. Jib Cranes supported by a wall mount will provide 180 degrees of boom rotation at most.
When choosing your Swing Jib Crane it is important for you to take into consideration the exact range of movement you will need, as well as the location you will be working in.
Why Choose Harold Potter for your Swing Jib Cranes?
Established in 1921, Harold Potter has decades of experience designing, manufacturing, installing and maintaining swing jib cranes for businesses across the UK. Our team of experienced crane specialists provide tailored lifting solutions, from new crane installations and crane modification projects to refurbishment and servicing of existing industrial crane systems.
We offer a complete range of services, including crane design and manufacture, installation, LOLER inspections, preventative maintenance, breakdown support and obsolete crane spare parts, or for those parts on long delivery, that are urgently needed. With qualified engineers, fast response times and clear communication throughout every project, we help minimise downtime and keep your lifting operations running safely and efficiently.
Our reputation is built on quality workmanship, reliable support and long-term customer relationships. Our successful projects and customer testimonials demonstrating our commitment to delivering dependable overhead crane solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Difference Between a Wall-Mounted and Column-Mounted Swing Jib Crane?
A wall-mounted swing jib crane is fixed to an existing building structure, while a column-mounted jib crane is supported by its own floor-mounted column. The most suitable option depends on the building layout and lifting requirements.
How Much Weight Can a Swing Jib Crane Lift?
Swing jib cranes are available in a wide range of lifting capacities. The appropriate capacity depends on the application, the loads being handled and operational requirements.
Can a Swing Jib Crane Be Installed in an Existing Building?
Yes. Swing jib cranes can often be installed in existing workshops and industrial buildings, provided the structure is suitable.
When Should I Choose a Swing Jib Crane?
Swing jib cranes are ideal where lifting is concentrated within one work area. They are commonly used to support machinery, workstations and production processes rather than covering an entire building.
Contact Us
Do you require a site visit from our expert team to see if a swing jib crane would suit your operations?
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