Counterbalanced Cranes

Counterbalanced cranes are portable load-lifting and handling solutions. They can be present in any dedicated area. This equipment facilitates the movement of various products, components and equipment. The floor mobile cranes can find use in different production areas, including those with limited or crowded space. This does not apply to stationary lifting devices, such as overhead or floor-mounted jib cranes.

    Manual swivel cranes 360

    Counterbalance cranes with manual traction

    Manual counterbalanced cranes are flexible and economical machines. They are ergonomic with each lifting and handling operation. These portable mini cranes bring numerous benefits with their mobility and compact design. It enables the operators to reach maximum handling capacity. This happens even at full load, without effort. The use fields vary from machining centers and assembly lines to storage areas. They find use even in areas without space to move the load with a forklift or other large lifting equipment.

    The range includes various cranes with manual traction that reach up to 1.000 kg capacity. They use optimum equipment and safety against tipping over in any position. Different layouts allow customers to find the right equipment for their application. They extend from lighter swivel cranes (with either manual or electric lifting and lowering) to heavy-duty cranes with rigid arms.

    The arm is extendable in 4 positions. It is available with single or progressive speed. This applies to the electric versions. For some models, the arm can own electric extending and retracting functions. The latter is ideal for difficult ground placement on 3D machines or lathes. It can fit over narrow openings or perimeter guards.

    The swivel crane versions can perform a 360° rotation. At the same time, the rotating arm can lock in 8 different positions. Though lighter than the heavy-duty versions, they can prove a load capacity of up to 500 kg. They are fitted with a locking valve. It prevents the load from falling in case of accidental breakage of the pipes. The stainless steel models offer the option to use this technology even in food and pharma processing. It can as well find use in hospitals, kitchens and canteens.

    Heavy-duty floor cranes can fit even in less accessible places. It happens due to their frontal footprint of just 800 mm. Different levers enable operators to quick and easy lift the load. At the same time, the descent knob options allow a progressive descent. This feature helps when applications require accurate load positioning. Their rigid, robust, manual or electric arm can extend in 4 positions to reach a 2000 mm distance. Some models have an electrically controlled jib arm. It allows the operator to control and adjust all arm movements and extensions precisely.

    ReferenceMaximum load capacity (kg)Max Overhang (mm)Max Heigth (mm)LiftingLowering
    Manual counterbalanced swivel crane with forklift20012702850Fast lift double action pumpFine control descent knobView product
    Manual precise counterbalanced crane50012702850Fast lift double action pumpFine control descent knobView product
    Manual counterbalanced swivel crane with great accuracy20012702850Electric with single speedElectric with single speedView product
    Counterbalanced swivel crane with electric single speed50012702850Electric with single speedElectric with single speedView product
    Counterbalanced swivel crane with progressive lower accuracy20012702850Electric with single speedElectric with adjustable speedView product
    Counterbalanced swivel crane with progressive lower accuracy50012702850Electric with single speedElectric with adjustable and proportional speedView product
    Manual counterbalanced crane with electric, precise functions and forklift system20013122860Electric with adjustable and proportional speedElectric with adjustable and proportional speedView product
    Manual counterbalanced crane with extendable jib arm50013122860Electric with adjustable and proportional speedElectric with adjustable and proportional speedView product
    Manual heavy duty crane with 2 forklift supports100020003030Fast lift double action pumpFine control descent knobView product
    Manual safe heavy duty crane with 2 forklift supports100020003030Electric with single speedElectric with single speedView product
    Manual high capacity safe crane with 2 forklift supports100020003030Electric with single speedElectric with adjustable speedView product
    Manual high capacity safe crane with 2 forklift supports100020003030Electric with single speedElectric with adjustable speedView product
    Pick & carry cranes with double and triple electric boom

    Ellectrically tracted counterbalanced cranes

    Electrical counterbalanced cranes with electric traction support intensive and heavy-use applications. They handle loads of up to 2000 kg. They are more flexible than a stationary lifting device. These machines enable the shifting, lifting and positioning loads with millimeter accuracy. They offer unlimited industrial use options. This is due to their compact dimensions, ease of handling and high performance.

    Some models are swivelling. This means they allow the respective electric crane to place various loads over obstructions or barriers. It applies to assembly lines and other difficult-to-reach areas. They have functions such as warning devices, 2-mode speed and anti-crush buttons. These shield operators and the load in every maneuvering operation. Other functions further enhance safety in every work environment. Some examples are emergency buttons, indicators for maximum load, arm position or battery charge level.

    These industrial floor cranes are available with a single, double or triple electric boom. The cranes with a single electric boom provide a loading capacity of up to 1000 kg and an overhang of up to 2000 mm. They have manual rotating or fixed columns. In addition, they offer electric lifting, lowering, extension and retraction at adjustable speeds.

    The double and triple electric boom cranes can reach a maximum lifting height of 3700 mm. They have electric rotation or fixed columns and use either lever or remote control. Their footprint starts from 800 mm wide to 1200 mm long. It enables them to move along narrow spaces or rotate on their axis in a limited space.

    These motorized mini cranes find use in all activity sectors. They are zero-emission industrial vehicles with silent use. They can have under-hook accessories like vacuum lifters, clamps or magnets. Different customized options are available to suit unlimited applications in various industries.

    ReferenceMaximum load capacity (kg)Max Overhang (mm)Max Heigth (mm)LiftingLowering
    Electric crane with single boom50013002850Electric with adjustable and proportional speedElectric with adjustable and proportional speedView product
    Electric crane with single boom, accuracy and warning lights100020003000Electric with adjustable and proportional speedElectric with adjustable and proportional speedView product
    Electric swivel crane with double boom and LED beacon20020503500Electric with adjustable and proportional speedElectric with adjustable and proportional speedView product
    Electric swivel crane with double boom, AGM batteries and warning lights50020003500Electric with adjustable and proportional speedElectric with adjustable and proportional speedView product
    Electric crane with triple boom, AGM batteries, safe driving, warning lights100030964500Electric with adjustable and proportional speedElectric with adjustable and proportional speedView product
    Heavy duty counterbalance crane, safe driving, LED beacon and jib arm200030215500Electric with adjustable and proportional speedElectric with adjustable and proportional speedView product

They can reach the load in tight spaces near obstacles or over perimeter protections. This happens thanks to the extendable lifting arm. It allows the machines to be particularly suitable for certain needs of items and materials. They can reach less accessible areas or up high. Their mobility and compact design offer maximum flexibility. This applies especially to manufacturing plants. There, the assembly layout and test areas are frequent change. At the same time, they involve no construction work inside the facility. In addition, they do not require mounting procedures or dedicated space for installation.

Wheeled floor cranes eliminate the employees’ physical effort and manual operations. They increase work safety and prevent injuries. Risks of developing job-related diseases caused by musculoskeletal trauma no longer exist. The equipment requires no license and no extensive training for the operators. This way, they optimize the time needed to perform each task and increase production.

Despite their small dimensions and low weight, portable mini cranes offer good performances and a long life span. They bring low maintenance costs and reduced downtime compared to other lifting equipment. At the same time, they keep a low noise level at work due to the integration of sound masking components.

The range includes counterbalanced cranes with manual and electric traction. It can offer ergonomic handling of loads up to 2000 kg. They can have several types of under hooks. For particular applications, the cranes can be partially or fully customized. This allows the machines to suit the respective needs and requirements.

Applications

Mobile floor cranes improve productivity and eliminate efforts and injuries caused by manual lifting of the loads. They ensure precise load lifting and positioning in front of loading ramps, conveyors, assembly lines or machines. They can be employed in every industrial sector. This happens due to their reliable construction.

The automotive industry implies frequent daily operations of lifting car parts and components or materials and replenishing certain items that are not automatically delivered during standard feeding operations. Counterbalanced cranes can handle various products from the automotive sector with ease. A few examples are motors, tires, molds or large tools. The swivel jib crane models suit the assembly processes inside production lines. They can pick up missing components as well. The hook height of up to 5500 mm allows handling even broad or long parts and components.

The metallurgical industry involves particular attention when moving large and heavy materials and items. Counterbalanced cranes allow easy, safe and fast handling of products that weigh up to 2000 kg. This happens due to their specific hooks for coils and suitable bands for lifting steel products. Most applications use customized below-the-hook accessories, such as clamps or magnets. They recommend these cranes as more efficient than stationary jib arms or overhead cranes.

The hygienic demands from the pharma industry impose high levels of reliability and cleanliness. These apply to every piece of equipment inside the facility. The stainless steel crane models meet all these demands when handling and lifting containers, packaging equipment and components, and bulk loads. In addition, some stainless steel models offer anti-corrosion protection against chemical agents. They allow compliance with the most rigorous hygiene standards.

This equipment is equally suitable for the chemical industry, where they handle extruders, mixers, agitators, dispersers, or other machinery requiring frequent cleaning and maintenance. Thanks to their lifting height capacity, the mobile cranes can easily reach the point of operation and lift various mixer covers, stirrer blades or cylinders, even in the presence of perimeter protections. Once the components have been lifted, the operators can bring them to the maintenance department in total safety.

Logistics and distribution companies need fast and reliable equipment to pick up and move goods not handled on pallets to different areas for unpacking or dispatch. The pick-and-carry counterbalance floor cranes are recommended for logistics companies with an intensive and continuous flow of products in variable dimensions and weights. The rotation of the jib arm allows the operators to take the products from the containers fast and efficiently and place them on the pallets for storage or preparation for deliveries.

The construction industry often faces challenges in lifting and positioning panels, windows and covers made from various materials safe and correct. Most of the time, these operations cannot complete manually. This is due to the products’ dimensions and weight or the height of the mounting areas. Mobile mini cranes are indispensable equipment for reducing the risks of accidents, work diseases, and material damage at the construction site. Some cranes have a foldable mast for facile transit inside vans. They can have removable weights that enable placement on freight elevators with a load limit. Modern construction site cranes allow lifting. The working floor level allows it due to special eye bolts on their frames. In addition, they have highly maneuverable elastic wheels. These enable operators to overcome uneven ground.