A straightforward, useful, and affordable method for carrying items at workstations when the use of a straight arm is prohibited by workplace regulations These have two arms that can spin 3600 degrees each, with the primary and secondary arms. Typically, they rotate manually.

A typical articulating jib crane has a lifting capability of up to and including 1000 kg and a span of up to 6 metres. Due to its small size, the crane may easily fit into small warehouses, production facilities, or assembly lines. It may be made in both wall-mounted and base-mounted varieties.

In order to facilitate various logistical processes in the manufacturing regions, they can be operated underneath overhead cranes.