The Jellifish is a top-of-the line universal traffic control barrel lifting device created by John Ellis to be safe, simple, and operate at peak performance. Perfected over years of development, this patented tool is as of now the only barrel lift expressly meant to handle a vast majority of crash barrel brands and types.
TrafFix Devices, PSS, and other prominent traffic control barrel manufacturers have specific lifting attachments that are brand dependent. What this means is that if you attempt to hoist a Big Sandy or CrashGard impact attenuator using a tool not from the corresponding brand, the lift may fail to attach or otherwise come loose part way. Such situations can cause the sand to spill out and possibly cause injury to those around as well.
The Jellifish traffic control barrel lifting tool is meant to effectively address this compatibility concern and provide crews with a safe way to raise up sand barrels no matter which manufacturer they come from. A very strong device, the Jellifish is rated to lift up to 2,500 lbs. Before being made available for use, each unit is assessed by a 3rd party facility at 3,125 lbs. to ensure proper functioning. As soon as a specific Jellifish passes the performance tests, it receives a special tag that indicates it has been approved.
Traffic Control Devices
The Jellifish is incredibly straightforward to use and is essential for those working with traffic control devices. As the tool weighs in at a very reasonable 60 lbs, it can be transported with ease in its storage bag and attached to the machine's hook without problem. Once the bag is clear of the Jellifish, the machine operator is able to center it directly above the traffic control barrel that needs to be hoisted up. Workers assisting on the ground can then attach the chain's tail to the grab hook which will provide the secure connection between the barrel and the Jellifish.
Once there are no more crash barrels that need to be lifted and transported for the day, the worker can lower the Jellifish back into the storage bag and release it from the machine. There's really nothing more to it.
Traffic Control Barrel Lifting Tool - The Jellifish
The quality and effectiveness of the Jellifish stems directly from Ellis Equipment's substantial experience with traffic control devices and construction equipment. Created with the express purpose of bolstering worksite safety and making it far easier for workers to raise and transport sand-filled traffic barrels, the Jellifish is truly second-to-none. If you'd like to learn more about the device or make a purchase, please call our office at (562) 424-9991 or reach out online.