Foundationless jib cranes are perfect for machine shops, loading docks, assembly operations, and warehousing. They can lift loads into hard-to-reach areas to streamline production and improve workflow.
Since they don’t require a poured foundation, they can save you thousands of dollars. Plus, you don’t have to wait for concrete to cure, which can help reduce machine downtime.
No Need for a Special Foundation
Foundationless jib cranes mount to the existing concrete floor, eliminating the need for a poured foundation. Using the existing base saves time and money and lets you get your jib crane up and running sooner.
You can find a variety of spanco foundationless jib crane, including a full cantilever, ideal for maximizing headroom; mast-type with side-plate connections; and wall traveling models that move along the wall instead of mounting to the base plate or into a sleeve insert. They’re great for heavy-duty, high-productivity applications in crowded facilities.
Industrial slab-mounted systems that bolt to reinforced concrete and foundationless jib cranes can be installed almost anywhere in a facility. They’re easier to relocate if your workflow changes. In contrast, poured foundations can take weeks to cure. With a foundationless jib, your business can keep moving while waiting for the concrete to set. This is especially important when you have a small production window.
No Need to Wait for Concrete to Cure
Foundationless jib cranes can be installed quickly. Eliminating the need to pour a foundation can save upwards of $5,000 in installation costs alone. Additionally, machine downtime can be reduced by not needing to sync contractors’ schedules or shutting down operations while the foundation is poured.
Foundation-free jibs also allow for greater flexibility when choosing the initial job location. They can be installed closer to machines without allocating several square feet of space for a concrete pour. They’re also easy to relocate if your operational flow changes.
When installing any crane on a concrete floor, careful calculations must ensure that the existing foundation can safely handle the crane’s rated load. Spanco’s team of engineers can perform these calculations to help you make sure your industrial slab-mounted foundationless jib crane is safe for your operation. This helps keep your workers safe and prevents catastrophic concrete failures that can cause dropped loads, injuries, and lost productivity.
Easy to Relocate
If your business needs to move heavy equipment around the facility, you need a crane system that is easy to relocate. Spanco foundationless jib cranes can be installed almost anywhere within your facility because they don’t require an exceptional poured foundation and can be moved easily to another location if necessary.
Unlike freestanding and mast-style jib cranes mounted to concrete and anchoring themselves, foundationless systems bolt to the industrial slab and are easy to relocate when workflow changes. They also offer more flexibility than a fixed foundation because they can be used with a forklift or other mobile lifting devices.
To determine the best jib crane for your application, consider the load capacity, hook height you’ll need, and desired rotation radius. It would be best to consider how often you plan to lift, as the lifting frequency will impact the hook height and flange load capacities.
spanco Cranes Are Built to Last
The foundationless workstation crane system allows you to easily lift and transfer loads without the cost of a concrete foundation. This type of jib crane also saves time by eliminating the need for manual lifting. Spanco offers these versatile jib cranes as permanently floor-mounted, portable with counterweight bases, or wall-mounted to suit your facility and workflow needs best.
Depending on the capacity, these cranes can be motorized to help maneuver loads with precision and accuracy in congested work areas that would be challenging or dangerous for a manual crane. Motorizing a jib crane also helps reduce worker fatigue and improves safety by allowing one employee to control multiple lifts simultaneously.
To motorize a jib crane, ensure the manufacturer performs load calculations before bolting the crane to an existing concrete floor. The crane must be located at least 6 inches from a crack or seam to avoid catastrophic failure and keep workers safe.
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