JIB CRANES
Jib Cranes
Are an economical lifting solution made up of a boom or vertical support attached to a horizontal mast with a movable hoist running on it. Jib Cranes come in a variety of configurations to meet the demands of many different types of applications. Jib Cranes can be used for work-station applications, manufacturing processes and everything in between. Generally Jib Cranes are used for lighter capacity lifting and are useful for faster speed lifts.
We can design a comprehensive crane floor plan incorporating overhead bridge cranes and jib cranes to maximize your working area. We can delivery high-quality Jib Crane systems to customers anywhere in the U.S.
F&G´s Jib Cranes have a robust construction with a high level of standardization, making them very modular and adaptable to any need, with highly reliable components and available for a wide range of applications.
Depending on the operation and necessity, these types of cranes will incorporate a wire rope hoist or a chain hoist. GH wire rope hoists come in different versions from 1Ton to 100 Ton of capacity: Foot Mounted, single and double girder.
Our Jib Cranes come in different versatile models: we can provide floor-mount free standing, wall-mount, ceiling-mount and wall-traveling jib cranes. We have many options we can add to your jib crane project including articulating arms, motorization packages, etc.
Jib Cranes
Jib crane design and dimensions also depend on the following factors:
- Type of foundations, for column cranes.
- Type of fixing, for wall jib cranes: metal, concrete or wall column.
- Lifting capacity.
- Boom length.
- Column height.
- Hook travel.
- Location, indoors or outdoors.


These cranes are classified according to their design:
- Wall jib crane
- Column jib crane
According to rotation drive:
- Standard manual rotation
- Electric rotation
According to their lifting hoist:
- Chain lifting hoist type
- Cable lifting hoist type
According to hoist trolley movement drive:
- Push trolley type
- Electric trolley type
According to their rotation range:
- 108º, 270º, 350º or 360º
According to control type:
- Hoist with fixed button panel type
- Movable button panel type
- Radio controlled type