The console crane is used mainly as an auxiliary tool for the operation of an overhead crane and is installed in the same room, but one level lower. This type is very popular in enterprises. This is explained by its versatility, convenience and efficiency.
The industry mainly uses two types of jib cranes - a mobile and stationary jib crane. Mobile is a console mounted on a vertical frame. The frame, in turn, rests on two wheels with a separate drive. Such a crane is fixed on the wall, it can only move along it. Moving along special guides with the help of an electric mechanism.
The second type is a stationary console crane. This type is attached either to the wall of the building, or to a vertically standing tubular or box-shaped column. In this case, the column is placed on the foundation. In the event that the console can be rotated, this type is called a "console-slewing crane."
The movement of goods is carried out using a hoist mounted on the console and moving along it. She can move both with the help of the mechanism installed on her herself, and with the help of cable traction leading to the console winch. In the second case, it is possible to move goods with a wide range of speeds. The console itself is moved manually, using a rope, most often fixed to its end, or by an electric motor. In the latter case, the device will be called "console electric crane."
If a column is used as a support, the crane may have two shoulders. It is called a two-shoulder. Single-arm (single girder) cranes are lighter and cheaper. A two-arm can lift loads of greater weight and can withstand a large load.
The feasibility of using different types of cranes
- In the event that it is necessary to lift loads that are not too heavy, it is better to use a jib crane with manual hoist and manual rotation of the console. Such devices are most often very convenient, as they are easy to manage.
- If necessary, lift and move heavy loads, it is better to use a crane with electric traction. In addition, it is not bad if it is equipped with a hoist (electric hoist to move the hoist).
- If, for any production reasons, special stability is required, it is best to move goods using a two-arm console crane.
In addition, the industry produces this equipment and to order, if necessary, its work in any specific conditions. At the same time, the length of the console, the angle of its rotation, the height of the load, the total lifting capacity of the crane can be increased.
A jib crane is often used to service warehouses, construction sites, small production areas, special posts, etc. Based on many years of experience using this technique, we can confidently say that it can be simply indispensable in a wide variety of industries - engineering, loading and unloading terminals, machine shops, etc.