Jib Cranes - Wall Mount, Foundationless, & Workstation

Jib cranes are available in wall mount, floor-mounted, foundationless, workstation, articulating, and portable configurations — each engineered for specific mounting conditions, duty cycles, and load requirements. Tri-State Overhead Crane distributes and custom configures the full Gorbel jib crane line with capacities from 50 lb to 5 ton and spans from 6 to 30 feet.

Light Duty Jibs for Tools

Ideal for super light loads with capacities in 50 and 150 pounds. The lightweight construction makes them quick and easy to use.

I-Beam Jib Cranes

The original heavy duty jib crane with capacities ranging from 1/4 to 5 Ton and spans from 8 to 20 feet.

Foundationless Jib Cranes

These jibs are the solution when a foundation footer cannot be used. Customize a solution that fits your needs exactly.

Wall Mount Jib Cranes

Mounts directly to an existing structure, with a capacity range from 1/4 Ton to 5 Ton and spans from 8 to 20 feet.

Workstation Jib Cranes

Ideal for light capacity, high cycle applications, workstation jibs smoothly and efficiently handle loads up to 2,000 pounds.

Articulated Jib Cranes

Perfect for reaching around corners or into machines, and handling loads up to 1 Ton with spans from 8 to 16 feet.

Pivot Pro Vacuum Jib

These jibs are optimized to pair with vacuum tube lifters. The primary and secondary arm act as a vacuum chambers.

Portable Jib Cranes

Many of our freestanding foundationless jibs can be turned into portable cranes.

Crane Controls

Tri-State Overhead Crane carries industrial crane controls from top brands such as Magnetek and Conductix.

What Is a Jib Crane?

A jib crane is a fixed-point lifting device consisting of a horizontal boom (the jib) that rotates around a vertical mast or wall-mounted pivot point. Unlike an overhead bridge crane, a jib crane serves a defined work radius — typically a single workstation, machine, or bay — and is most effective for repetitive, localized lifts where a full bridge crane would be oversized or impractical. Jib cranes are commonly paired with electric chain hoists, air hoists, or ergonomic assist devices depending on the application.

Floor-Mounted vs. Wall-Mounted Jib Cranes

The choice between floor-mounted and wall-mounted configurations typically comes down to available structure and floor space.

	Floor-Mounted / Foundationless	Wall-Mounted / Column-Mounted
Mounting	Self-supporting; independent of building structure.	Attaches to an existing wall or column.
Floor Space	Requires a dedicated floor footprint.	No floor footprint required.
Foundation	Foundationless models use an oversized base plate; traditional floor-mounted jibs require a poured foundation footer.	No foundation required.
Structure Requirement	None — suitable for any facility with adequate concrete flooring.	Requires a structurally adequate wall or column; engineering review recommended.
Portability	Foundationless models can be relocated without floor modification.	Fixed installation.
Best For	Facilities with no suitable wall or column, or applications requiring future repositioning.	Preserving floor space where a structurally adequate mounting surface is already in place.

Custom Configured Jib Cranes

In addition to our in-stock selection of jib cranes available online, we have in-house engineers who can custom configure a solution to your specific application — span, hub height, capacity, rotation stop placement, and hoist and control package. Whether you need a simple wall bracket jib for a 500 lb tool assist or a 5-ton floor-mounted crane with VFD controls and a radio remote, we spec and source the complete system. Contact us to discuss your application.

TSOC distributes Gorbel Jib Cranes; serving clients from coast to coast, Canada, Mexico, and especially focused in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Florida, and Oklahoma.