Foundation-Free Jib Crane ALPHA 500 - Heavy-Duty Portable Lifting

Forget the hassle of permanent concrete anchors and restrictive floor plans. The Freestanding Jib Crane ALPHA 500 from Craneplex.co.uk redefines heavy-duty industrial flexibility. Designed around an innovative MB ballast foundation, this lifting system delivers lifting without requiring a single bolt to be driven into your facility's floor.

Every ALPHA 500 is a meticulously engineered, bespoke project. We do not sell generic, off-the-shelf equipment. Instead, we custom-build your crane based on your exact specifications, including precise outreach, required capacity, and work intensity, delivering a tailored asset complete with its own serial number and safety documentation.

Key Specifications

• Working Load Limit (WLL): Heavy-duty performance from 63 kg up to 1,600 kg
• Foundation System: MB Ballast Base (100% foundation-free and portable)
• Slewing Range: 270° manual rotation for expansive reach
• Arm Design: Enclosed beam profile for seamless carriage movement
• Certification: UKCA Marked & CE Certified (Made in the EU)

Ultimate Portability: The MB Ballast System

The standout feature of the ALPHA 500 is its true mobility. Stabilised entirely by a heavily weighted MB ballast base, the crane remains completely freestanding.

When your production line changes or a new heavy-machining station is set up, the entire crane can be safely lifted and relocated using a standard heavy-duty forklift or pallet truck. It brings the lifting power exactly where the payload is, dramatically reducing downtime and eliminating the structural costs associated with traditional crane foundations.

Sector Applications: Built for Dynamic Environments

Because it is completely independent of the building's structure, the ALPHA 500 solves complex logistical challenges across multiple sectors:

• Leased Warehouses & Logistics Hubs: Perfect for rented commercial spaces where landlords prohibit drilling deep chemical anchors into the concrete floor. Easily install, use, and take the crane with you if you relocate.
• Heavy Manufacturing & Automotive: Capable of safely hoisting engine blocks, large steel fabrications, and heavy dies directly onto CNC machines or assembly lines, adapting instantly to changing factory layouts.
• Rugged Outdoor Sites: Need heavy lifting in the yard? The ALPHA 500 is highly adaptable for external use. Upon bespoke request, we can upgrade the structural finish with marine-grade galvanisation and specify IP-rated weather-resistant hoists to combat rain, UV exposure, and freezing outdoor temperatures.
  
  

Recommended equipment. Optional:

• electric chain hoist VX + trolley WS
• electric chain hoist ESW + trolley WS
  
  

VX+WS WLL: 63 kg					ESW+WS WLL: 80 - 125 kg
Power supply: 400V three-phase					Power supply: 400V three-phase
Code	WLL	Vlifting	GNP		Code	WLL	Vlifting
	[kg]	[m/min]	ISO			[kg]	[m/min]
VX2 0608b3 WS	63	8/2	M6		ESW-WS 00.125-3.0	125	8/2
VX2 0612b3 WS	63	12/3	M6		ESW-WS 00.16-3.0	160	8/2
VX2 0616b3 WS	63	16/4	M6		ESW-WS 00.25-3.0	250	8/2
					ESW-WS 00.5-3.0	500	8/2
					ESW-WS 01.0-3.0	1000	8/2
					ESW-WS 01.6-3.0	1600	4/1
					GNP M5/2m

Control:

cassette control ST for ESW+EWP

Arm rotation drive:

• manual drive
• SP arm rotation retarder
  
  

Working area limitation:

Electrical socket:

Optional additional electrical socket at the hoist, enabling the supply of suspended devices, e.g. vacuum grippers with an electric pump

Fixing: 

• MB ballast - a crane not attached to the ground
• Adapted for handling by forklift or pallet truck

Strictly Regulated Safety Standards

Operating heavy machinery requires absolute trust in the equipment. The ALPHA 500 is manufactured in the EU and thoroughly vetted to comply with the strictest industrial regulations:

• UKCA Marked
• BS EN 13001: Crane Safety & General Design
• BS EN 60204-32: Safety of Machinery - Electrical Equipment of Hoisting Machines
• Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008

Commission Your Bespoke Crane Today

Because the ALPHA 500 is a highly specialised, made-to-order asset, standard retail pricing does not apply. Final costs are calculated strictly upon application. (Please note: Base pricing excludes the ballast fill material, electrical boxes, forklift truck, and site installation).

Ready to bypass the concrete drills and upgrade your lifting capabilities? Get in touch with our engineering team today to discuss your site specifications and request a tailored quotation.

Email us at: sales@craneplex.co.uk