New Jersey-based Atlantic Installation (AI) has completed the installation of a 360° jib crane with a lifting capacity of 2,000 pounds (lb) at a custom marble countertop distributor.
The crane, which covers the entire CNC waterjet cutting table, provides operators with controlled lifting for large stone slabs, addressing safety and efficiency requirements in the material handling process.
The marble distributor processes heavy slabs of marble and other stone surfaces for residential and commercial clients. Its operations require precise handling to avoid damage during fabrication.
The addition of a CNC waterjet table aimed to improve cutting precision and increase output. However, the challenge of safely loading large, heavy materials onto the equipment prompted the search for a suitable lifting solution.
Manual handling posed risks of injury, material damage, and potential delays in production. Atlantic Installation equipped the facility with a jib crane system featuring a 16-foot boom and 13-foot height, enabling operators to lift, rotate and position slabs accurately without hindering workflow or compromising safety.
Atlantic Installation operations vice president Greg S, in a LinkedIn post, said: “AI installed a 360-degree jib crane with a 2,000 lb capacity and full coverage of the CNC table, giving operators precise control over every lift. The result: safer handling, smoother workflow, and a system that fully supports their investment in advanced fabrication technology.”
Founded in 1989 by Harry Stridick in New Jersey, Atlantic Installation provides material handling system installations and services.
The company manages projects from design through to installation and repair, as stated in their description of project management and service delivery.
Atlantic Installation participates in industry associations including the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA), SAP Ariba, Avetta, and ISNetworld.
The company reports that its installation technicians maintain certifications such as forklift operation, mobile elevated work platform operation, OSHA-10, and OSHA-30.
