A jib crane is a type of lifting device that consists of a horizontal arm (jib or boom) attached to a vertical support. The jib crane functions to lift, move, and position heavy metal components during the fabrication or assembly process.

Key Features:

• Function: The jib crane allows the load to be moved in both a horizontal and a vertical motion within a limited area of space (the radius), thus providing flexibility when working with clearances under constraints.
• Design: A jib crane consists of a rotating arm (typically either manual or motorized) that can swing and a vertical pillar or wall mount.
• Application: Jib cranes are utilized to safely and efficiently handle parts in workshops, warehouses, and manufacturing units.

Jib cranes help to improve workflow, relative to manual labor, while also providing a measure of safety in metalworking and industrial applications. Jib cranes typically take up limited space while providing targeted lifting for items involved in repetitive, localized material handling tasks.