Machines & lines
Jib crane
A jib crane is a crane with a horizontal arm (the jib) that swings around a column or wall bracket and carries a hoist or tool.
Also known as jib cranes, column jib crane, wall-mounted jib crane, swing jib, slewing jib
Jib cranes serve a circular working area around a single station. They are cheaper and simpler than an overhead travelling crane and are used to carry heavy tools or lift loads exactly where the work is done.
In a prefab factory they typically carry a truss press head or a vacuum lifter for boards, so the operator guides the load while the crane carries the weight.
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