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Hook Blocks

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Motorized Rotating Bottom Block or crane block or hook block
Motorized rotating hook block

Motorized Rotating crane block or hook Block showing the sheaves
Motorized rotating hook block, Model MR 517


Power-rotating hook block or crane block

Power-rotating hook block.  Our blocks are available with an optional digital electronic weigh scale system.

Bushman AvonTec hook blocks, often called crane blocks or bottom blocks, are below-the-hook equipment designed for your specific application. Sheave configuration, capacity, special control requirements and unique reeving patterns can be incorporated to improve your crane operation.

The motor driven 360° rotating hook block permits the crane operator to position heavy or awkward loads in less accessible work areas.

Standard non-motorized hook blocks are available for retrofitting or modernization projects. These crane blocks can also be manufactured in larger quantities for new crane installations.

All Bushman AvonTec hook blocks are designed and manufactured in accordance with CMAA and AISE specifications and the latest revision of ASME Spec. B30.20 and BTH-1: Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices.

Crane Blocks are Available in the Following Crane Service Classifications 

  • Standby or infrequent use
  • Light service: Up to 5 lifts per hour at 50% of capacity
  • Moderate service: Up to 10 lifts per hour at 50% of capacity
  • Heavy duty service: High speed up to 20 lifts per hour at 65% of capacity
  • Severe service: High speed over 20 lifts per hour at 100% capacity
  • Continuous severe service: Production critical, continuous service at 100% capacity 

Standard Features of Bushman AvonTec's Hook Blocks 

  • Machined steel sheaves
  • Welded steel construction
  • Tapered or straight roller bearings for smooth rotation
  • Adjustable slip clutch for impact protection
  • Forged hook with safety latch
  • Lubrication fittings for hook and sheave bearings 

Optional Features 

  • Mechanical rotation stops
  • Electrical limit switch rotation control
  • Motor controls: AC or DC, single speed magnetic or VFD
  • Remote controls
  • Collector rings for power below the hook
  • Solid state soft start
  • Built-in weigh scale with integral or remote display
  • Air motor rotation
  • Clevis in place of hook
  • Multiple sheave configurations
  • Pin-type bail connection
  • Hardened sheaves
  • These units are custom designed to your unique requirements.
     

Custom-Designed Hook Blocks

Bushman AvonTec can custom design a bottom block to meet your most challenging applications.

Hook on Rotator
Crane blocks, sometimes called hook blocks or bottom blocks

Bushman Equipment Inc., Avon Engineering, Ltd., West Bend Equipment and Flaton Clutch are doing business as Bushman AvonTec.

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