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1/8 Ton Spanco 500 Series Freestanding WorkStation Jib Crane
| Manufacture Part Number | 500-250-4-8 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Spanco |
| Estimated Ship Time | 25-28 Business Days |
Refer to pages 18-20 on spec sheet for more detailed information
The Spanco 500 Series Freestanding Workstation Jib Crane offers easy, ergonomic lift and transfer of repetitive loads. It features a faster capability than motorized jib cranes at an affordable price. The crane can be permanently floor-mounted, portable with counterweight bases, or wall-mounted to best suit your needs.
Additional features and benefits include:
- Capacities up to 1000 lbs available
- Spans up to 16'
- 200 or 360 degree rotation
- Bolts to existing wall or column
- 360-degree rotation
- Standard crane heights to 12 feet (floor to bottom of boom); taller designs available.
- Mounting plates attach with anchor bolts to standard 6-inch reinforced concrete floor, or to new foundations for special load conditions.
- Smaller capacity cranes use square mounting plates with welded gussets connected to the mast; each plate uses four anchor bolts.
- Larger capacity cranes use hexagonal mounting plates with welded knee braces connected to the mast (welded knee braces are stronger than plates, resist buckling, and are more cost effective); each plate uses six anchor bolts.
(Hexagon base plate only available for select models in 1/8 Ton, 1/4 Ton, and 1/2 Ton. 100LB & 150LB square base plate only)
| Jib Crane Type | Freestanding 100, 101, 102 Series | Mast-Style 200, 201 Series | Wall-Mounted 300, 301 Series | Articulating 400, 401, 402 Series | Enclosed-Track Workstation 500, 501 Series | Wall-Traveling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Features | Installs anywhere; high capacities | High capacities, no foundation | Requires no floor space or foundation | Reach around corners, columns, & into machinery | Fast & easy trolley movement; high productivity | Frees up large overhead cranes |
| Boom Rotation | 360° | 360° | 200° | Wall-Mounted: 200° inner Arm & 360° Outer Arm Ceiling-Mounted & Freestanding: 360° on both arms | 200° (Wall) or 360° (Freestanding) | N/A |
| Capacities: | Up to 15 tons | Up to 5 tons | Up to 5 tons | Up to 2,000 lbs | Up to 1,000 lbs | Custom |
| Spans: | Up to 50' | Up to 20' | Up to 30' | Up to 16' | Up to 16' | Custom |
| Beam Type | I-beam or Wide-Flange | I-beam or Wide-Flange | I-beam or Wide-Flange | Tubular Steel | Trussed Enclosed Track | Standard S-beam |
| HUB:* Standard; Custom | Up to 40' | Overall Height up to 40' | Determined by application | Freestanding up to 14' | Freestanding sysems up to 12' | Custom |
| Motorized Rotation Options | Chain & Sprocket | Chain & Sprocket | Chain & Sprocket | N/A | N/A | Variable Frequency Drives |
| Foundation Requirements | Baseplate, Foundation, or Sleeve Insert | No | No | Baseplate (Freestanding) | Some require foundation | No |
| Key Options* | Air Piping, Electric Collector Rings or Air Swivel for continuous rotations | Full Cantilever or Drop Cantilever Models | Full Cantilever or Tie-Rod Models | Freestanding, Ceiling-Mounted, or Wall-Mounted | Freestanding, Portable Base, or Wall-Mounted | Voltage Options |
What foundation requirements apply to the 1/8 Ton Spanco 500 Series Freestanding WorkStation Jib Crane?
The crane mounts to a standard 6in reinforced concrete floor using anchor bolts and a mounting plate. Certain 1/8 ton configurations may utilize a hexagonal mounting plate design, depending on the selected workstation crane configuration.
How does the enclosed track design differ from a traditional I-beam jib crane?
The enclosed track design reduces rolling resistance and provides smoother trolley movement than traditional I-beam systems. Its self-cleaning track profile helps improve ergonomics, reduce operator effort, and support repetitive material handling applications.
What are the advantages of the Spanco 500 Series workstation jib crane?
The enclosed track system allows loads to move smoothly with minimal effort, making it ideal for repetitive lifting tasks. This design can improve productivity, reduce operator fatigue, and support efficient workstation material handling.
What mounting options are available for the 1/8 Ton Spanco 500 Series?
Depending on the application, the crane can be configured as a freestanding, portable, or wall-mounted system. This flexibility allows facilities to select the installation method that best fits their workspace and operational requirements.
What applications are best suited for the 1/8 Ton Spanco 500 Series WorkStation Jib Crane?
Th e workstation jib crane is ideal for light assembly, parts handling, packaging, work cell operations, and repetitive material movement. Its ergonomic enclosed track design supports efficient load positioning in high-frequency workstation environments.