Overview
A workstation jib crane is about one thing: making repetitive material handling tasks faster, safer, and less taxing on the operator. The HSI 750F is a freestanding workstation jib crane designed to provide all the benefits of a standard freestanding jib crane — with the added advantages of a foundationless mount and the smooth, effortless movement of an enclosed track system. These cranes are ideal for assembly, welding, maintenance, and material handoff between adjacent work areas. A load trolley is included as standard.
With 360° rotation, spans up to 16 feet, and no special concrete footer required, the 750F installs quickly into an existing workstation and begins delivering ergonomic benefits from day one.
Need more capacity or a traditional pillar jib? See the HSI 351 Series for freestanding jib cranes from 500 lbs through 30,000 lbs in standard I-beam configuration.
Enclosed Track — Why It Matters for Workstation Applications
The 750F isn't just a standard freestanding jib crane. Its enclosed track boom is what sets it apart for workstation use.
A traditional I-beam jib crane uses an exposed beam with a bottom-mounted trolley. An enclosed track system encloses the beam within a profile that guides the trolley from inside — delivering several important advantages:
- Smoother trolley travel — The enclosed track guides the load trolley with less resistance, making it easier for operators to position loads with one hand
- Ergonomic operation — Reduces fatigue in high-cycle applications like assembly lines and pick-and-place tasks
- Reduced swing and sway — The enclosed profile creates more stable load movement, improving precision in positioning
- Cleaner appearance — Better suited to light assembly and workstation environments where debris can accumulate in open beam flanges
This is the defining reason a manufacturing engineer chooses the 750F for a workstation over a standard jib crane of equivalent capacity.
Foundationless Installation — Simple Setup, No Poured Concrete
The 750F requires no special concrete footer. This is the other critical advantage. Standard freestanding jib cranes require a poured foundation — concrete must be poured, set, and cured (up to 28 days) before the crane can be loaded. The 750F eliminates that delay.
The 750F features simple installation, is easy to adjust, and requires no special concrete footer — though the existing floor must meet concrete specifications.
What you need before installation:
- A concrete floor that meets structural specifications (reinforced concrete with minimum depth — consult a qualified structural engineer)
- Anchor bolts provided with the crane
What you don't need:
- A foundation pour
- Extended curing time
- Structural modification to the building
This makes the 750F particularly well-suited for facility reconfigurations, new workstation buildouts, and situations where time-to-productivity matters.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 1/2 ton (1,000 lbs) | |
| Span | Up to 16 ft. | |
| Height | Up to 16 ft. | |
| Rotation | 360° standard | |
| Trolley | Load trolley included as standard |
Design & compliance standards:
- All designs meet AISC standards as they pertain to jibs and overhead cranes
- All cranes are in accordance with OSHA specification 1910.179
- All design and manufacturing are done in accordance with ANSI specification B30.11
- All jib and gantry cranes are built to CMAA specification No. 743
Options & Accessories
Available options and accessories include:
- Tight Wire Kit (Festooning/"Tagline") — for clean cable and hoist power management along the boom
- Rotation Stops — to limit the rotational travel of the crane arm to a defined work zone
- Electrical Collectors — for routing power to electric hoists along the enclosed track
- Parking Device — to lock the boom in a home position when not in use
- Outdoor Applications — weather protection package
- Hoist & Trolley Packages — complete system packages with matched hoist and trolley
- Anchoring Systems — foundation anchoring hardware
Workstation Applications
The 750F is designed for high-cycle, precision-controlled material handling in defined work areas. Common applications include:
- Assembly lines — Lift and position components repeatedly throughout a shift without fatigue
- Welding workstations — Maneuver weldments and fixtures within the crane's coverage zone with one-handed control
- Pick-and-place operations — Smooth, controlled load movement for precise placement onto fixtures, jigs, or conveyors
- Machine tending — Load and unload CNC machines, presses, or machining centers with consistent repeatability
- Material handoff between work cells — Swing loads between adjacent workstations without carrying or dragging
- Maintenance bays — Light assembly and disassembly tasks where a ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted crane isn't available
Configure the Right System
Barron Equipment can help you select the right capacity, span, and hoist package for your application. Fill out the quote form below or contact our team directly.