Folding Arm Lifting Crane

1. Key Design Features of Folding Arm Crane

Articulated Boom: Consists of two or more sections connected by a pivot point. This allows the crane to “reach over” a wall or “tuck into” a low-ceiling doorway.

Compact Stowage: When not in use, the arm folds back on itself into a small, vertical package. This is critical for truck-mounted versions, as it leaves the entire flatbed free for cargo.

360° Rotation: Most folding arm cranes can rotate a full circle, allowing for a massive “work envelope” without needing to move the base or vehicle.

2. Integration with “Zero-Gravity” Technology

In modern workshops, the folding arm crane is often paired with intelligent hoisting or pneumatic balancing to create a “Smart Folding Jib.”

Weightless Maneuvering: In this configuration, the folding arm provides the reach and the zero-gravity hoist provides the weightlessness.

Manual Guidance: The operator can grab the load directly and “walk” it through a complex path, with the folding arm pivoting effortlessly to follow the human’s movement.

3.Common Industrial Applications

Marine & Offshore: Loading cargo from a dock onto a boat where the crane must reach “down and under” the deck.

Urban Construction: Delivering materials to the second or third floor of a building through a window or over a fence.

Workshops & Machine Shops: Servicing multiple CNC machines with a single wall-mounted folding arm that can navigate around support pillars and other equipment.

4.Safety Advantages

Because folding arm cranes allow the operator to place the load precisely where it needs to go (rather than dropping it from a distance and swinging it into place), they significantly reduce the risk of:

1. Load Sway: Shorter cable lengths and rigid arm control minimize the “pendulum effect.”
2. Structural Damage: The ability to reach over obstacles means you don’t have to risk “dragging” a load across a roof or wall.
3. Operator Fatigue: Many are equipped with remote controls, allowing the operator to stand at the point of delivery for better visibility and safety.