Multitasking Forklift Crane is versatile and self-contained.
February 18, 2009 -
Jib-Master Forklift Crane model JB-4R starts off being used for lifting large parts, bundles of long material, or personnel (with optional basket). It converts to pedestal mount for fixed installation as workstation crane and can also be used on road by mounting it on truck. Select models feature powered articulating mast rotation; fixed, manually adjustable boom; hydraulic boom lift; or powered hydraulic telescopic boom. Capacities are 3,000 lb retracted, 2,000 lb extended.
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Original Press release
Air Technical Industries
7502 Clover Ave.
Mentor, OH, 44060
USA
Versatile Multi-Tasking Jib-Master
Air Technical Industries of Mentor, Ohio announces the innovative development of the new, convertible Jib-Master Forklift Crane. The unique Jib-Master starts as a forklift crane used for lifting large parts, bundles of long material, or with the optional personnel basket. The Jib-Master then converts to a pedestal mount for fixed installation as a workstation crane. Finally, take the Jib-Master on the road by mounting it on a truck for field work.
The model JB-4R has powered articulating mast rotation, hydraulic boom lift and powered hydraulic telescopic boom retracted 3000 pounds capacity, extended 2000 pounds capacity and lifts up to 144" plus height of fork truck lift. Unit is self-contained battery powered 12V or 24V DC battery included and features push button remote control. Available options include a personnel basket to lift a person over obstacles and into hard to reach places for maintenance or assembly work. With optional pedestal base, unit can be mounted in a fixed location in the plant or it can be installed on a truck for field work.
These unique options and configurations make the Jib-Master a very versatile piece of equipment idea for many applications. It can be used for bulk handling, the handling of long structural or roll items, maintenance work with personnel basket, assembly work, or used as all-around crane for lifting, handling and transporting large parts or other miscellaneous items.
Several models are available to fit any customer's application and budget:
The model JB-1 features fixed horizontal, manual telescopic boom for lifting and carrying long tubular items or long rolls of material with a forklift.
The model JB-2 has manually adjustable boom angle for lifting higher, taller items with a forklift. It also features a manual telescopic boom.
The model JB-4 has powered hydraulic boom lift and powered telescopic boom action for straight up and down lifting without rotation.
The model JB-4R has powered hydraulic boom lift, powered telescopic boom action, and also features powered rotation allowing up to 150° when installed on a forklift and full 360° rotation when mounted on a truck or pedestal base.
The battery powered unit is totally self-contained with batteries included. All units are built of heavy-duty welded steel construction for hard industrial use. The Jib-Master Forklift Crane is an ideal industrial tool where a variety of products or services must be handled. It is an economical tool to do big jobs and truly is one tool that will handle many different tasks, hence MULTI-TASKING!
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