How Does a Wall Travelling Jib Crane Work on a Steel Structure?
Introduction of Wall Travelling Jib Crane Operation
This video shows a wall travelling jib crane with an electric chain hoist working in a workshop.
The jib crane travels along rails fixed to the steel structure of the workshop wall, while the electric chain hoist travels along the jib arm. The two travel movements allow the load to be moved to different positions along the wall and across the jib reach.
This type of crane is used for machine loading and unloading, assembly, maintenance, fabrication and material handling where several workstations are located along the same wall.
Compared with installing several fixed wall jib cranes, one travelling jib crane can serve multiple work areas along the rail.
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Main Specificaitons of Wall Travelling Jib Cranes
| Item | Typical Specification |
|---|---|
| Crane type | Wall Travelling Jib Crane |
| Lifting capacity | 0.5–5 ton |
| Hoist type | Electric Chain Hoist |
| Lifting height | 3–12 m |
| Jib length | 2–6 m, customized |
| Wall rail length | 5–30 m+, customized |
| Crane travel | Along wall-mounted rails |
| Hoist travel | Along the jib arm |
| Jib rotation | Usually 180°–200° |
| Lifting speed | Approx. 2–8 m/min |
| Hoist travel speed | Approx. 5–20 m/min |
| Crane travel speed | Approx. 10–30 m/min |
| Power supply | 380V/50Hz/3Ph, or customized |
| Control | Pendant control or radio remote |
| Duty class | Typically FEM 1Am–2m / ISO M4–M5 |
| Protection class | IP54/IP55 typical |
| Working temperature | -20°C to +40°C typical |
Important Data for Crane Selection
Before ordering, buyers should provide:
- Load capacity: Maximum weight to be lifted, including lifting attachments.
- Lifting height: Required hook height.
- Jib length: Required reach from the wall.
- Rail length: Required travelling distance along the wall.
- Hoist travel: Required movement distance of the chain hoist on the jib.
- Working frequency: Lifts per hour and working hours per day.
- Workshop structure: Steel wall structure, column spacing and available mounting points.
- Power supply: Voltage, frequency and phase.
- Working environment: Indoor/outdoor use, temperature, dust, humidity or other special conditions.
The wall structure and rail support must be checked for the crane's wheel loads and operating loads. The rail brackets and connections should be designed from the actual steel structure rather than selected only from the wall dimensions.
FAQs on Wall Travelling Jib Cranes
Key questions and answers about wall travelling jib cranes, covering operation, space, installation, and selection.
1. How does a wall travelling jib crane work?
The crane travels along a horizontal wall rail while the hoist moves along the jib arm, enabling 3D material handling. Yuantai Crane's design provides smooth lifting and transport in multiple directions.
2. Wall travelling vs. fixed wall jib crane?
Fixed jib serves one workstation; travelling jib moves along a wall rail and serves multiple workstations along a production line, eliminating the need for multiple fixed jibs.
3. How much floor space is needed?
Minimal floor space—wall-mounted design requires no foundations and takes up no floor space. Sufficient clearance must be provided for the jib, hook, load, and travel mechanism.
4. What's needed for a quotation?
Provide: lifting capacity, height, jib length, wall rail length, travel speeds, power supply, and working frequency. Workshop drawings/photos help. Yuantai offers customized solutions from 0.5 to 5 tons, spans up to 10 meters.
5. Can existing steel structure support the crane?
Must be checked by the supplier calculating wheel loads, horizontal forces, rail bracket loads, and connection loads. Yuantai provides structural assessments. For non-load-bearing walls, column-supported alternatives are available—e.g., a 2-ton Estonia project using free-standing columns.
6. How to choose the right hoist?
Select based on rated load, lifting height, speed, working frequency, and duty class. Yuantai offers pendant and remote control options. Engineers can advise on duty class and control method for your specific conditions.
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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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- Crane type:_____ . (e.g., overhead crane, gantry crane, jib crane)
- Max weight to lift:_____ tons. (e.g., 2t, 5t, 10t, 20t, 50t)
- Lifting height:_____ m. (How high does the hook need to reach?
- Workshop width (span):_____ m . (Distance between the two crane rails)
- Travel distance:_____ m . (How long does the crane need to move along the runway?)
- Control type:_____. (Pendant / remote / cabin Control)
- Power supply:_____. (Local voltage & frequency – e.g., 380V, 50Hz, 3-phase)
- What will it be used for?_____ (e.g., steel fabrication, concrete products, mold handling, general manufacturing, etc.)
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