Shorty J Crane Blocks

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The Shorty "J" is one of today's most popular crane blocks. And for good reason.
The J-Block can be used with nearly all types of mobile cranes, truck cranes, overhead cranes, hydraulic and cable cranes. Another reason has to do with our customers, which fall into two basic categories: leading distributors, and almost every crane manufacturer in the U.S.

Finally, there is the outstanding combination of product advantages which are inherent in the Shorty "J".

3 through 350-ton capacities

4 to 1 design factor

1 through 8 sheave models

10 through 30-inch sheave diameters

Reeving guides, all models

Heavy duty "J" latches - 3 through 300 tons

Bronze bushed, roller bearing and tapered roller bearing sheaves

Direct-channel sheave bearing lubrication through center pin

Flame-hardened grooves on sheave sizes 16 through 30 inch diameters

Dual-action (swing/swivel) roller thrust bearing hooks

Forged steel hooks - 3 through 30 tons

Cast alloy steel hooks - 35 through 330 tons

Cast alloy steel duplex hooks - 25 through 350 tons

Fully protective side plates

Center plate and tie bolt containment of wire rope

Total disassembly capability

Stainless safety precautions plate

Stainless WLL rating name plate with serial number

Each crane block is serialized and stamped into the side plate

A comprehensive packet of safety, warranty, care and maintenance information is attached to each Johnson product.

Forged steel hooks - 35 through 300 tons*

Cast alloy steel duplex hooks with bar latch - 25 through 350 tons

Forged steel duplex hooks*

Anti-rotation locking devices, all models

Swivel safety anchor shackles, all models*

Sheave shrouds, all models

Detachable cast iron cheek weights, all models

Detachable steel plate cheek weights*

Swivel jaws, all models*

Pull test and Certification

Radiograph, magnetic particle, and other non-destructive testing to specification designated by customer (conducted by qualified outside laboratory)*

Shorty "J" represents the broadest line of standard crane blocks in the industry.
In all, this company manufactures more than 1500 models of crane blocks, not including options. To our customers, this means a better chance we'll have exactly what the end-user requires.

Johnson Manufacturing believes in keeping the "extras" extra.
In some makes of blocks certain "extras" are a standard part of the equipment - take it or leave it. With the Shorty "J" however, the user pays only for those options which will make a definite contribution to his job requirement.

J-Block's dual-action hook makes it easier to load.
Shorty "J" dual-action hook

Johnson Blocks Shorty "J" series includes a housing that enables the hook to swing, as well as swivel. Just one of the reasons why Shorty "J" is one of the easiest blocks in the field to use.

The construction of the Shorty "J" adds to its field convenience.
Johnson Manufacturing makes allowance for inevitable maintenance. The construction of the J-Block is basically "pin and nut." Which means that it is capable of being either partially or wholly dismantled. All that is required to change out a hook, for example, is the removal of a single set screw or dual capscrews and hook nut. Even sheave replacement can be accomplished with only minor partial disassembly.

Shorty "J" construction makes a difference, too, in the protection it affords the sheaves.
Johnson Blocks takes special steps to keep its sheaves from coming into contact with anything but the center pin and wire rope. We accomplish this, in part, through the addition of center plates. It is these center separator plates which tend to protect our sheaves, not only from frontal abuse, but from abrasive contact with one another.

Convenient and positive lubrication is assured for each sheave by way of the center pin.
Individual Sheave Lubrication Channels 5-sheave center pin

Individual Sheave Lubrication Channels 5-sheave center pin

With the Shorty "J", we eliminate all disadvantages of sheave lubrication. First, because we lubricate through recessed grease fittings in the ends of the center pin. Secondly, because we lubricate each bearing individually by means of independent lube channels in the center pin.

Stainless steel name plates provide valuable product and safe operating information.
The data supplied by the two name plates to be found on all Johnson Manufacturing products is the most complete in the industry. On the one plate are those precautions which will enable the user to get the most effective working life out of their block. On the other are all the details relating to the block's identification and capacities, including safe working limit, design factor, model number, serial number, and rope size. (To supply options or repair parts applicable to your particular block, all the factory will generally need to know are the model number and the serial number.)

Each Crane Block is serialized and stamped into the side plate.

A comprehensive packet of information pertaining to product warranty, application and maintenance is attached to each item Johnson Manufacturing ships.