How Does a 500kg Wall Mounted Jib Crane Work on an H-Beam?
See how a 500kg wall mounted jib crane is installed on an H-beam around a workshop doorway and uses motorized 180° rotation to handle loads in a small working area.
Short Video Description
This video shows a 500kg small wall mounted jib crane installed on the steel H-beam around a workshop doorway.
The compact jib crane is fixed to the load-bearing H-beam and uses a motorized 180° rotation to move the jib between the lifting and working positions.
For a small workshop, this type of installation can make use of space that would otherwise be difficult to use for lifting. The crane does not need a floor-mounted column, leaving the doorway and surrounding floor area more open.
The video shows the motorized jib rotation and how the small crane brings the hook into the required working area.
screen short of 500kg woall mounted jib crane intalled on H Beam of doorway
Main Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Crane type | Small Wall Mounted Jib Crane |
| Rated capacity | 500kg / 0.5 ton |
| Jib span | Customized according to working area |
| Rotation | Motorized 180° |
| Hoist type | Electric Chain Hoist |
| Hoist travel | Along jib arm, depending on design |
| Lifting height | Customized |
| Slewing drive | Motorized |
| Control | Pendant control or radio remote control |
| Power supply | 380V/50Hz/3Ph or customized |
| Mounting structure | Steel H-beam / workshop steel structure |
| Typical use | Doorway lifting, machine loading, maintenance, assembly and workstation lifting |
How Is a 500kg Jib Crane Installed on an H-Beam?
This small wall mounted jib crane is installed on a load-bearing steel H-beam around the workshop doorway.
The jib support is connected to the H-beam through mounting brackets and structural connections. The supporting steel structure transfers the crane loads into the building structure.
This arrangement is useful when the available floor space is limited or when installing a floor-mounted jib crane would interfere with a doorway, machine or working area.
But there is one important point: the H-beam must be checked before the crane is installed.
Even though the crane capacity is only 500kg, the supporting structure also sees forces from the jib length, load position and motorized slewing.
For this reason, the H-beam size, support condition, jib reach and connection arrangement should be checked before finalizing the crane.
How Does the 180° Motorized Jib Work?
The jib is driven by a motorized slewing mechanism and rotates through approximately 180°.
This allows the operator to move the hook between two or more working positions without moving the crane itself.
For a doorway installation, the rotation can be arranged so that the hook reaches the required area while keeping the jib within the available space.
The electric chain hoist then lifts and lowers the load at the required position.
So the working sequence is simple:
- Position the hook over the load.
- Lift the 500kg load with the electric hoist.
- Rotate the jib to the required position.
- Lower the load into position.
Small crane does not mean simple design. The crane may be small, but the steel structure still has to do its job.
Why Use a Small Wall Mounted Jib Crane?
A 500kg wall mounted jib crane is a practical option when the lifting requirement is relatively light and the available installation space is limited.
Because the crane is supported by the existing steel structure, there is no floor-mounted crane column taking up valuable floor space.
This makes it useful around:
- Workshop doorways
- Machine maintenance areas
- Assembly stations
- Small fabrication areas
- Loading and unloading points
- Individual workstations
For customers who need 1 ton, 2 ton or 3 ton capacity, the same basic concept can be customized, but the supporting structure and mounting design need to be checked again.
FAQ
Key questions about 500kg wall mounted jib crane installation, rotation and workshop use.
1. How does a 500kg wall mounted jib crane work on an H-beam?
The crane is fixed to the load-bearing H-beam with mounting brackets. The motorized jib rotates up to 180°, while the electric hoist lifts the load. The H-beam and connections transfer the crane loads into the supporting structure.
2. Why install a small jib crane around a workshop doorway?
A doorway often has a strong steel structure but limited floor space. Mounting the 500kg jib crane on the H-beam can use this structure without adding a floor-mounted column. The 180° rotation provides access to the required working area.
3. How does the 180° motorized rotation help?
The motorized rotation moves the jib between different working positions. This allows the operator to position the hook around the doorway or workstation without manually pushing the jib.
Key questions about buying, installation and customizing a 500kg wall mounted jib crane.
4. Can a 500kg jib crane be mounted on my existing H-beam?
It may be possible if the H-beam and supporting structure can safely carry the crane loads. The H-beam size, jib span, load position, support arrangement and connection loads should be checked before installation.
5. What information is needed to customize a 500kg wall mounted jib crane?
Buyers should provide capacity, lifting height, jib span, required rotation, working frequency, power supply and H-beam details. A workshop drawing or photos showing the doorway and steel structure are also useful.
6. Can the same wall mounted jib crane design be made for 1 ton, 2 ton or 3 ton?
Yes, wall mounted jib cranes can be customized for higher capacities. However, increasing the capacity also increases the loads on the jib, brackets, H-beam and connections. Yuantai Crane selects the mounting and crane structure according to the actual capacity, reach, working conditions and existing steel structure.
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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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