Heavy Duty Jib Cranes

What types of forklifts can heavy duty jibs attach to?
Easy Rack Heavy Duty Jibs can be used with industrial lift forklifts, rough terrain straight-mast, or extendable-reach forklifts. Heavy duty jibs attach to any forklift by inserting both forks fully into the fork pockets. The rear of the jib seats against the back of the fork, and a safety chain wraps around the forklift carriage to hold it in place.

Who many swivel hooks do Easy Rack forklifts have?
Each heavy duty jib has two swivel hooks. One hook is fixed at the end of the jib, and the other can be placed anywhere on the underside of the boom. This allows you to pick up any load with two hook points. Every hook is rated at 4000 lbs. on the mid-sized model and 6,000 lbs on the larger model. You can use one or both hooks to pick up the load but the total weight cannot exceed the rated capacity of the jib as shown on the load chart for that extended or retracted position.

What load capacities can heavy duty jibs handle?
Maximum load capacity for each model in the various extended or retracted positions range from 1935-6000 lbs. Ask a material handling specialist about your specific application. Please remember that load capacity ratings are for the heavy duty jib itself and not the forklift nor the maximum load that can be safely handled with a particular forklift. Whenever heavy duty jibs, or any other forklift attachments for that matter, are added to a lift truck, the weight of the attachment, the new center of gravity, will reduce the lift capacity of the forklift.

How do you calculate the load capacity of a forklift when a jib is attached?
Ideally, you should contact the forklift manufacturer for a load capacity chart. If you cannot obtain this, simple foot pound calculations can be made to estimate the reduced load capacities. To calculate, for instance, the load when using our mid-sized model at its maximum extension of 11’7”, simply deduct the 1850 foot lbs for the weight of your heavy duty jib (cg x weight of jib) from the 16000 ft lbs and then divide the remainder by the new load center, 11.6 feet which gives us 1221 lbs maximum lift capacity.

These sample calculations only approximate the reduced forklift capacity when using heavy duty jibs. They are based on a standard 24' forklift load center. The maximum load capacity for each hook position is shown under the forklift’s rated capacity for that fork position. Calculations have to be individual and precise. Again, if you do not have time to do all this calculation yourself, contact one of our experts.

What other Forklift attachments does Easy Rack Carry?
Heavy-Construction-Equipment
Forktruck Attachments
Forklift Work Platforms
Heavy Duty Forklift Attachment Buckets
Self-Dumping Hoppers

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Make Loading Dock Work More Efficient and Safer with Commercial Loading Dock Boards from Easy Rack.

Commercial loading docks and material handling facilities these days are busy loading and unloading all types of consumer products and commercial goods to keep the economy going. This distribution channel, is one of the professionals that makes America strong and puts food on the table. Everyone here at Easy Rack salutes our friends in the material handling industry.

To make the loading dock work more efficient and safer for all employees, a plethora of loading dock equipment is available from Easy Rack. One item you will see at every loading dock and almost in every logistical material handling glossary is a set of walk ramps or dock boards. These simple panels will allow you to easily transition between the dock and the back of the truck in order to allow easy access. The walk ramps will even out the difference in height between the two planes in order to make access safe and secure.

Some of the other essential loading dock equipment include wheel chocks that will stop a vehicle from moving while it is being unloaded and stabilizing jacks that support the box when disconnected from the truck. Loading dock bumpers fastened to the dock wall prevent trucks from slamming into the dock causing damage or injury. There are also numerous pieces of loading dock equipment dedicated to keeping the dock dry, but the most effective item is a dock seal.

Easy Rack carries cranes, specialty cranes and hoists that are very helpful when lifting heavy or bulky loads from the dock to a pick up truck or 18 wheeler. High quality loading dock equipment provides you with the means to manage your distribution much more effectively, and will give your business the competitive edge that can make the difference.

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Why not use a hitch lift from Easy Rack to safely and effectively raise and lower heavy objects in and out of your truck?

Do you find it difficult to load and unload heavy objects from your pick up truck? Especially difficult when there is no loading dock or a crane in place to carry the weight of the load. By attaching a hitch lift from Easy Rack to the back of the pick up truck, you will be able to effectively raise and lower heavy objects to the level of the pick up bay and be able to enjoy a much simpler way of loading than any alternative.

Back problems that have been aggravated by lifting heavy items are one of the biggest causes of time lost to industrial injuries. With this in mind, the hitch lift will allow you to enable staff to lift the objects that they need without using any effort that might result in getting hurt. It just makes sense to use a loading dock ramp, dock boards or a hitch lift to prevent injury.

Functioning in exactly the same way as the lift on the back of a larger truck, a hitch lift is a simple to fit and simple to use device that will make a big difference to using a smaller truck. A hitch lift can be fitted to a regular vehicle very quickly, and works from the standard power supply to allow you to lift up to 550lb of weight in a matter of seconds wherever you are. Once your materials are off the truck, use a industrial cart to move the items safely.

Easy Rack hitch lifts secure to a standard 2" receiver bar at the back of a truck, and can be fitted in a matter of minutes. A 21' long power cable connects the lift to the battery, which is adequate for almost all vehicles. The hitch lift has a pair of built in outriggers that enable the truck to remain in place, and prevent any instability that could cause the item being lifted or fall if the load were to shift.

A push button system raises and lowers the lift platform as required, and helps to make the lifting system as straightforward as possible. Although the quick lift is not as fast in operation as the larger systems that are fitted to full size trucks, it will allow for a much more streamlined delivery system to be implemented and reduces the need for a loading dock in order to lift heavy goods into place in the back of a pick up truck. Basically, it operates like a lift table for your truck.

Contact Easy Rack if you are considering installing a hitch lift or any type of material handling equipment. Operators are standing by to answer your questions at 281-342-0200. Let us know how we can assist you today!

Easy Rack sells heavy duty steel and aluminum overhead cranes, jib cranes and gantry cranes.

Overhead cranes or steel gantry cranes are a valuable tool in any industrial or commercial environment. Steel gantry cranes are extremely heavy duty and come in a number of different configurations to provide greater lifting power and flexibility. Easy Rack steel gantry cranes and overhead bridge cranes have wider main support beams which allow for more lifting capacity and flexibility.

The benefit of an aluminum gantry crane over steel gantry cranes is the actual weight of the crane is much lower, and the metal is not subject to corrosion. The stiffness and structural integrity of these units allows them to be made lighter than steel versions, although in order to ensure maximum strength, the aluminum gantry cranes will normally be over designed, and have a greater capacity to lift than many other overhead cranes.

Unlike gantries, which are intended for lateral movement, and can be moved around the workplace, overhead cranes with a fixed post and cantilevered jib are intended to be used in a single location. Easy Rack has a tremendous variety of different jib crane designs available from light duty small models that are intended for use on a single workbench and are restricted to relatively low weights through to larger and more powerful models that are intended for heavy work unloading and loading vehicles, and serving a large area of the workshop from a single point.

Specialized models like the mini overhead cantilever jib are designed to fit precisely around a standard size work bench, and allow the operator to swing heavy items up from the ground into a position where they can be worked on easily. The jib itself usually features a movable pulley system to allow for the materials to be moved in any direction, while the cantilever ensures stability for the whole overhead crane, and depending on the exact model you choose, a lifting capacity of up to 2,000lb is possible.

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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.

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Gantry cranes are the perfect alternative to expensive overhead cranes for light duty material handling purposes.

Gantry crane's are one of the most flexible and important parts of any material handling operation. Gantry cranes offer the ability to lift extremely heavy items, and move them easily from one area to another.

There are a whole range of gantry cranes depending on your particular application or needs. Light weight gantry cranes are useful for lifting items onto a pick up truck, work benches, or lift tables. The basic design of any Easy Rack gantry crane is the same. Two support legs are connected by a support beam. The lifting gear is positioned on the gantry between the legs, and loads can be lifted off the ground and moved. Easy Rack Gantry cranes have stabilizing mechanisms provided that prevent the crane from becoming unstable or collapsing when moved around the facility.

Depending on the exact design of the gantry crane you are using, lateral movement on the beam may be possible. Smaller units tend to be restricted to a single position, and to get the item being carried into its final position, the whole crane must be moved. On the other hand, aluminum gantry cranes that are built on a much larger scale tend to have a motorized winches that allows the load to be automatically lifted by the touch of a hand control.

Care must always be taken when moving items using a jib or gantry crane. The motion must always be slow and steady in order to prevent the mass from swinging around. Maintaining the balance of the portable crane when it is being moved is crucial, and the weight being carried should be as low as possible to ensure that the center of gravity of the gantry crane remains quite close to the ground. These two techniques of slow movement and a low level for the weight combine to create a much more stable lifting system that will ensure fewer accidents, and less waste through any damage that is caused.

Call Easy Rack at 713-553-1122 and let us help you make the best investment material handling investment within your budget. We are located in Houston, Texas and welcome the opportunity to assist with product selection or to provide a customized quote.

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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.