Jib Boom Forklift Truck Attachment

Why should we buy forklift attachment jibs instead of a jib crane?
We certainly won’t discourage you from buying one of our jib cranes if you need one, but please be aware that it might not be necessary. If you are on a budget, or if space on your project site is limited, jib forklift attachments can work equally effectively for most tasks that require a crane. They are less expensive than cranes and can perform at a fraction of the cost.

What are some of the things forklift attachment jibs can do?
Forklift attachment jibs allow you to reach over obstructions to place heavy loads on roofs, elevated platforms, and decks. You can use them to reach through windows and doorways to pick up loads from second and third story areas still under construction. Forklift jibs can also be used to load and unload flatbed trailers and trucks. Many companies use them to suspend trusses and to laminate wood, and heavy duty jibs can also be very useful when reaching over scaffolding for masonry work. Overall, they are some of the most useful tools you can invest in for moving and handling equipment on a construction site

How many swivel hooks do your jibs have?
Every forklift jib attachment is made with two swivel hooks. One hook is permanently fixed at the end of the crane jib, and the other hook can be manually placed at any location the underside of the boom. This allows you to pick up any load with two hook points. You can use one hook or two hooks to pick up a load, Be sure in either case that you make certain that the total weight of the jib and the load does not exceed the rated capacity of the jib as shown on the load chart for that extended or retracted position.

Each hook is individually rated at either 4000 lbs. or 6,000 lbs, depending on the size of the model.

Forklift Attachment jib Load Capacities
Maximum load capacity for forklift jibs can range from 1935-6000 lbs. Ask your forklift manufacturer or Easy Rack account manager about load limits for your particular application. Remember too that load capacity ratings are for the jib itself and not the forklift nor the maximum load that can be safely handled with a particular forklift. Anytime a forklift jib, is added to a fork truck it creates a new center of gravity and reduces the lift capacity of the forklift. Reference our article on “heavy duty jibs” for details on how to calculate these load limits, or call a member of our staff.

Jib Boom Forklift Attachment Safe Usage
Before using a forklift attachment jib or self dumping hopper, be certain that you have properly secured it to the forklift with shackles and hooks, and check to make sure that the screw pins are tight. Double check too that your load limit calculations are correct, and take into consideration while doing so that rated capacities can and will decrease when the boom is in a raised position, when telehandlers are used, or when you tilt the fork truck mast forward

Do not pull any load with a forklift jib. Jibs are designed exclusively for vertical lift. Use extreme caution to prevent the load from swinging and tipping over the fork truck.

What types of material handling equipment other than jib cranes does Easy Rack inventory?
Easy Rack carries a wide variety of commercial shelving, material handling equipment, commercial lighting, used pallet racks, netting and modular prefab buildings installed nationwide. If you can not find what you are looking for in our new articles call us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will find it for you.

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Easy Rack has a plethora of commercial grade gantry cranes and industrial jib cranes to choose from!

What should I look for when researching steel gantry cranes?
You should investigate a number of different options available before you purchase your steel gantry crane including a variety of actual lifting gear and hoists including motorized and powered versions. We have a plethora of gantry cranes and jib cranes to choose from!

Did you know that you can steel gantry crane can be motorized?
Some Easy Rack powered steel gantry cranes have a traction drive module that attaches to the wheels and allows for easy maneuvering around the warehouse. Other steel gantry crane accessories such as ratchet action lifting gear for height adjustable models, along with specialist motorized trolleys that the actual lifting gear are attached to are worth considering, and these can make a big difference to how easy it is to use the crane when you need it.

What are the lifting requirements of gantry cranes?
The lifting capacity of the gantry crane you choose depends on a number of considerations. The most important thing is to identify the type, size and weight of the items you will be lifting with your gantry crane. Having a high cost adjustable steel gantry crane with a capacity of up to 8,000lb will be a waste of resources if you are only using it for relatively light duty lifting activities, under which circumstances, one of the lighter 400lb models would probably be more appropriate. Have you seen the gantry lift trucks for even smaller loads?

If your industrial facility, factory or warehouse has a need for heavy duty material handing cranes for moving very heavy materials around from one place to another, and you want to be able to invest in equipment that you can rely on. Regardless of your material handling needs, Easy Rack can assist you with specifications, quotes or specific product information. Contact us online, ask our expert or just give us a call at 713-553-1122.

We are here to help and look forward to earning your business!

Portable Jib Cranes lift and manipulate heavy items anywhere in the workplace

Being able to safely move items in the workplace or outdoors can make life much easier for your employees, and by investing in the widest range of time and labor saving devices such as portable jib cranes from Easy Rack, you will be able to improve productivity by ensuring that employees are able to get the job done more efficiently, making you money in the long run.

Portable jib cranes and other material handling tools allow a single worker to move a relatively large amount of material within a limited area quite quickly without having to tie up expensive resources such as a fork lift truck for lengthy periods of time. This frees up resources for other tasks!

Easy Rack offers a variety of these material handling cranes and wall jib mount cranes, but their design and function is the same. I short, a large metal box filled with concrete is attached to a post up to 10 feet tall that has a jib and lifting equipment attached to it. The jib is able to rotate freely and lift weights of up to 1,000 lb without tipping over thanks to the weight of the base.

So, if your are lifting heavy loads or moving things on a regular basis, why not consider the many benefits of a jib or gantry crane at your commercial or industrial facility. The material handling experts at Easy Rack are standing by to assist you. Give us a call at 713-553-1122 or contact us online.

Easy Rack truck cranes and lifts are constructed from the finest aircraft grade aluminum materials

Fitting a professional grade truck crane to your vehicle means that your truck drivers will be able to offload anywhere, and have a much greater degree of control over all aspects of the distribution of goods. A simple hoist can be installed very quickly and with connection to the standard DC power supply on the truck the lifting system will be able to lift relatively heavy weights up to 2,000 lb with ease. Having a truck crane allows you to send out materials that would normally require several people to unload. Why hurt your back when you can call Easy Rack?

Easy Rack truck cranes and lifts are constructed from the finest aircraft grade aluminum and can be installed in any style of truck in order to facilitate loading and unloading of heavy materials. Sturdy truck cranes offer plenty of flexibility in the way that relatively heavy amounts of material can be manipulated with ease. Delivered in a simple to install kit, these cranes offer all the equipment you need in order to get started with lifting straight away.

Our standard truck crane offers a reach of up to 87 inches depending on specifications, and boasts an adjustable jib with easy to use controls that ensure even on the first time of use the operator will find it simple to carry out the process safely and without any accidents. The ease with which the highly responsive fingertip controls allow for the operator to use his truck lift for light work that is precise and clean.

Easy Rack carries a full line of material handling equipment from some of the best manufacturers in the world. We can assist you online or over the phone by calling 713-553-1122. Why not contact an expert when it comes to loading docks, lifting, hauling or just to improve your commercial or industrial warehouse lighting. We have the products that you are looking for!

Aluminum Gantry Cranes Roll Into Action When & Where You Need Them!

Save Your Back - Call Easy Rack!

Are you constantly lifting, moving or hauling heavy items? Why not consider using an commercial grade aluminum gantry crane from Easy Rack. Aluminum gantry cranes are convenient and lightweight lifting tools that allow you to hoist an unwieldy item off the ground and then roll it to another location, or simply suspend it above the ground for service or repairs. Mechanics use hoists for lifting engines or for loading a heavy item into the back of a truck.

Gantry cranes are useful shop tools that have many different uses, and are sturdy enough to support up to 4,000 pounds in weight depending on their configuration and exact specification. Gantry cranes are also maneuverable and can easily be moved by a single person. While heavy duty enough to carry large weights, our aluminum cranes are also designed to have a very low footprint, allowing for easy storage within a regular workshop without taking it apart.

All of Easy Rack's aluminum gantry cranes come with four heavy duty locking and independent steel casters. That means they are easy to maneuver around the shop and can easily be handled by one individual. Lighter capacity aluminum gantry cranes come fitted with pneumatic tires, allowing for easy out door use. They move smoothly over flat terrain, and are completed with heavy duty brakes to keep the gantry steady when in use.

If you are in the material handling business, run a machine shop or deal in oil field components, consider contacting Easy Rack for all your needs. Specialists are standing by at 713-553-1122 to assist you. Thank you!