J904F – Foundation-Mounted Pillar Jib Crane

This Abell-Howe heavy-duty floor crane is ideal for manufacturing and assembly plants. Ruggedly constructed for industrial use. Heavy wall structural steel pipe mast and reinforced large diameter base plate for minimal deflection and continuous alignment. Rolled steel I-beam section with tapered flange for smooth trolley travel. Safety end stops at both ends of boom limit trolley travel. High visibility safety yellow enamel finish. Cranes foundations is embedded in the concrete. Foundation sleeve sold separately. Made in the USA.

Capacities & Dimensions

• 1/4 ton – 5 tons.
• Boom lengths from 8–30 ft. on select capacities.
• Height under boom (HUB) from 8–30 ft.

Specifications

• 360-degree rotation on a tapered roller bearing providing full capacity vertical and radial thrust loading.
• Lower section of the head revolves around the pillar on a pair of steel rollers equipped with self-aligning roller bearings.
• Mast is mounted in concrete foundation. Removable sleeve is also available (FS Model).
• Anti lift-off device.
• Bottom roller assembly can be shimmed for boom leveling.
• End-stops at both ends of the boom for safe trolley travel.
• Foundation requires 3-4 ft depth.

Component Materials

• Mast — Fabricated from heavy wall structural steel pipe with wall thickness sized to minimize deflection.
• Boom – Wide flange beam section which provides high load-bearing capacity and improved structural integrity to effectively resist bending stresses.
• Head Section — Rigid steel plate box type with welded construction for minimum deflection between boom and mast.

Optional Accessories

• Foundation sleeve – allows future relocation of jib (FS Model).
• Top or bottom entry collector or air swivel (for 360-degree continuous rotation).
• Rotation stops, wind or position lock for boom.
• Anchor bolts with template – paper or steel.
• Galvanized, sand-blasted or epoxy paint finishes.
• Spark-resistant or explosion-proof for hazardous locations.
• Electric, air or hand-geared powered rotation.
• Fusible disconnect switch for indoor or outdoor.
• Tagline wire or C-track festoon assemblies for power to trolley/hoist.

Motorized Rotation Available

The J904F series can be motorized. Learn more about our motorized rotation options.