TECHNICAL DATA SHEET - JIB CRANES

Wide Selection of Custom

Jib Cranes
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Bushman Equipment, Inc. offers a

complete line of quality-built jib cranes
to meet the most demanding material
handling requirements.

There are various jib crane models

from which to choose: floor-mounted
pillar types; top and bottom-supported
units; wall or column-mounted
versions; and models that afford
manual or motorized rotation. Built to
the highest industry standards,
Bushman jib cranes have earned a
reputation for ruggedness and
durability.

Capacity
Capacities are based on the live load
at the hoist hook, making allowances
for hoist and trolley weights, and
impact. A safety factor of at least 3:1
is designed into each crane.

Application
Motorized rotating jib cranes are
widely used to control or position the
load in an area that is generally
inaccessible to material handling
equipment, or where the load, weight
or duty cycle make it impractical to
employ manual rotation.

Bushman motorized jib cranes are

designed to provide reliable, long-life
performance with minimal
maintenance.
M480-Motorized, 360° Rotation
Jib cranes are available with either the
base plate for floor mounting or
without the base for mounting the
pillar directly into a concrete
foundation.

In addition to the standard jib crane

construction features, these motorized
units include: motor, variable speed
electronic drive, heavy-duty chain
drive, pintle pin and reducer. Optional
equipment includes current collector
rings for 360° continuous
electrification, and tagline assembly
for festooned hoist conductor cables.
Control push buttons are usually
incorporated into the hoist push button
station to facilitate operator control
(push button optional).

The motorized drive rotation of the jib

boom typically provides a rotation
speed of 1/2 RPM, but speeds up to 1
RPM are available.

Jib Crane Selector Chart

Model 483-CMTR and Model
484-CMC
The 483 and 484 jib crane models
provide 360° of rotation and are used
where support can be provided for the
top bearing assembly by securing to a
ceiling, truss, wall, beam or column.
The bottom bearing assembly is
secured to the floor or to a foundation.

The mast and boom are made of

heavy structural beams, fabricated in
sections for easy shipping and
handling. The bottom bearing is a self-
aligning tapered roller bearing in a
machined housing and is provided
with a pressure lubrication fitting. The
top bearing is a sealed ball bearing
with provision to allow for expansion
and contraction of the structure to
which it is attached.

The jib boom is a standard I-beam. All

parts are factory tested to assure
proper fit and alignment.

The overall height of the mast

assembly can be varied to suit
existing conditions and will
proportionately change the height
under the boom (B dimension).

Application

The 483-CMTR is used where the tie

rod type of boom support will provide
sufficient clearance under the boom.
Application

The 484-CMCB is used where the

available headroom dictates that the
jib boom be as high as possible to
provide adequate clearance under the
boom. Note that the compression
brace limits hoist travel. Special V-
bracing can be provided to
accommodate full hoist travel.

Options
Bottom Entry Collector Ring
Assembly
Optional bottom entry electrical
collector assembly includes: junction
box, internal wiring, collector
assembly in web of beam, and
junction box in head assembly for
power connection to electrical hoist.
Air Swivel
This feature provides the capability of
360° rotation when using an air hoist
on the boom. Included is a pipe nipple
12" above the floor for attaching the
air supply hose, a pipe running inside
the pillar connecting to the swivel
fitting, and a connector to which the
air hose for the hoist can be attached.
Top entry systems are also available.

Top Entry Collector Assembly

Top entry electrical collector assembly
may be used on all size cranes where
electrical power source can be
connected from top of jib. Internal
wiring in pillar is not necessary.

Hand Geared Rotation

Tagline Festoon System

An improved festoon system is offered

which includes a messenger wire,
swivel eye pulleys, and cable
connections, with capabilities for
attaching round cable.

Anchor Bolts

Custom Designed Jib Cranes

Standard Jib Cranes
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Introduction to Floor Mounted Jib Cranes