“Motorised jib rotation is now affordable and a ‘must-have’ feature, not a luxury,” claims the manufacturer of the Roto-Mate, a jib crane motorisation package.

The system provides powered rotation for new jib cranes or can be retrofitted to existing ones. It mounts within the canopy and fits most makes of free-standing jibs up to 5t in capacity and 6m (20ft) spans. Push-button controls can be added to hoist pendants.

The manufacturer, David Round, claims that its product is “nearly half the cost of other jib drives”.

  It adds: “A unique gearmotor design, a range of standard speeds, simple drive pressure adjustment, sealed lubrication and proven drive technology enables the Roto-Mate to deliver years of dependable service.” ENTER 515 ON ENQUIRY CARD