How Is a 2 Ton Wall Mounted Jib Crane Mounted on a Steel H-Beam?
See how a 2 ton wall mounted jib crane is fixed to a steel H-beam and how the 180° motorized jib and electric chain hoist operate.
Short Video Description
This video shows a 2 ton wall mounted jib crane installed on a workshop steel H-beam structure.
The jib support is connected directly to the load-bearing steel structure. The jib can rotate up to 180°, while the electric chain hoist travels along the jib arm to pick up and position the load.
It looks simple when the crane is running. The difficult part is making sure the steel structure, brackets and connections can actually take the load. A crane does not care whether the H-beam looks strong. It cares about the calculation.
In the video, the crane operation is shown clearly, including jib rotation, hoist travel and load positioning.
Screen short of the operation video of 2 Ton Wall Mounted Jib Crane | 2.5–6M Span | Motorized 180° Rotation + Remote Electric Chain Hoist
Main Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Crane type | Wall Mounted Jib Crane |
| Rated capacity | 2 ton |
| Jib span | 2.5–6 m |
| Rotation | Motorized 180° |
| Hoist | Electric Chain Hoist |
| Hoist travel | Along jib arm |
| Lifting height | Customized |
| Lifting speed | Typically 2–8 m/min |
| Slewing | Motorized |
| Control | Radio remote control |
| Power supply | 380V/50Hz/3Ph or customized |
| Mounting structure | Steel H-beam / workshop steel structure |
| Typical use | Machine loading, assembly, maintenance, fabrication and workstation lifting |
How Is the Jib Crane Mounted on a Steel H-Beam?
A wall mounted jib crane is not normally attached to a thin wall panel.
The crane support is connected to a load-bearing steel structure, such as an H-beam, steel column or reinforced frame. Mounting brackets transfer the crane loads into the existing structure.
For a 2 ton crane, the important point is not only the 2 ton rated capacity.
The design also needs to consider:
- Jib span
- Maximum hook load
- Lifting height
- Bracket loads
- Horizontal forces
- Slewing forces
- Connection loads
- Existing H-beam size and condition
- Distance between structural supports
This is where crane engineering becomes more interesting than simply looking at a catalogue.
A 2 ton crane on a 3 m jib and a 2 ton crane on a 6 m jib do not put the same load on the supporting structure. Same capacity. Different engineering.
That small detail can become a very expensive detail if it is ignored.
How Does the Wall Mounted Jib Crane Operate?
The crane in the video has two main working movements.
1. Motorized Jib Rotation
The jib rotates up to 180° around its mounting point.This allows the operator to move the hook between the working area, machine and loading position without moving the crane itself.
2. Electric Chain Hoist Travel
The electric chain hoist travels along the jib arm.This allows the hook to move closer to or farther from the supporting H-beam.The combination of jib rotation + hoist travel gives the operator a useful working area without installing a separate floor-mounted crane.And yes, the crane looks quite relaxed while doing this.The engineer who calculated the supporting structure was probably less relaxed.
FAQ
Key questions about wall mounted jib crane operation, reach, and load movement.
1. How does a wall mounted jib crane work on a steel H-beam?
The jib crane is fixed to the load-bearing H-beam or steel frame with mounting brackets. Load and operating forces transfer through brackets into the steel structure—the H-beam becomes part of the crane support. Yuantai Crane checks the crane load, jib length and steel structure before confirming mounting design.
2. How far can a 2 ton wall mounted jib crane reach?
The crane has a 2.5–6 m jib span. Longer jib gives more reach but puts more load on the H-beam—span should match required working area and steel structure capacity.
3. How does the crane move the load?
The electric chain hoist travels along the jib arm, while the motorized jib rotates up to 180°. Together, these movements allow operators to lift and position loads around the workstation.
Key questions about installation, quotation requirements, and purchasing considerations.
4. Can a 2 ton jib crane be installed on my existing H-beam?
Yes, if the H-beam and steel structure can support the crane. Yuantai Crane checks the H-beam size, jib span, crane capacity, support arrangement and connection loads before confirming installation. A photo helps, but a photo alone is not enough for structural checking.
5. What information is needed for a quotation?
Buyers should provide: capacity, lifting height, jib span, rotation angle, working frequency, power supply, hoist travel, control method, and H-beam or steel structure details. A workshop drawing or site photos are also helpful.
6. What should I check before buying?
Check the capacity, jib span, lifting height, hoist duty, rotation, working frequency and steel structure. Yuantai Crane supplies customized jib cranes for different workshop structures—mounting design must always match the actual site. The crane must lift the rated load—and the steel structure must be designed to carry it.
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Article by Bella ，who has been in the hoist and crane field since 2016. Bella provides overhead crane & gantry crane consultation services for clients who need a customized overhead travelling crane solution.Contact her to get free consultation.
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