Sky Hook 64" Floor Mount Portable Jib Steel Crane With Articulating Arm

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This Sky Hook 64" Portable Jib Steel Crane With Floor Mounted Base comes with an articulating arm designed for heavy duty lifting and moving applications especially in tight and hard to reach areas. It is capable of lifting up to 500 lbs of load and is also portable due to its lightweight construction weighing only 26 lbs which makes it easy to bolt down from one floor to another. It also has an overall height of the lifting device (including the base) of 64.3" and a 75" lifting chain.

It is ideal for tasks where you want a unit ready to do the heavy lifting sitting right next to your machine or equipment such as manufacturing, assembly areas, production line, welding departments, repair stations, loading docks and ship decks. This jib steel crane can save you manpower since it is able to handle tasks done by two or more people. With this product, one person is more than enough when moving or lifting machine parts or heavy items and can pivot loads up to 360° for accurate positioning of the loads. As an added benefit, it functions well in tight working conditions and is less expensive than a forklift, overhead crane, or chain hoist.

If you’re facing muscle pain, back sprains, wrist injuries and other damages due to excessive lifting of bulky and heavy loads, then this Sky Hook steel crane is the tool for you. Utilizing this will not only reduce the risks mentioned previously but also makes heavy lifting effortless and time efficient. All Sky Hook davit cranes are constructed of high-strength steel allowing them to be used both indoors and outdoors.

The Sky Hook 64" Floor Mount Portable Jib Steel Crane with Articulating Arm is available with a friction style brake or the clutch style brake and comes with either a roller chain or a standard 3/16” cable, see the Q & A tab above for the benefits of each one. Both models features an easy to use hook system, allowing you to attach it directly to you load, or to use it with one of our popular add on accessories (see below). We can also customize these units, see detailed images above for details.

The Sky Hook 64" Floor Mount Portable Jib Steel Crane With Articulating Arm is available in 4 different models:

A8550 Economy - Lever Operated Friction Brake with Roller Chain 
A8750 Premium - Loadlock Clutch Brake with Roller Chain
A9550 Economy - Lever Operated Friction Brake with 3/16" Cable
A9750 Premium - Loadlock Clutch Brake with 3/16" Cable

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Unique Features:

  • Designed to bolt easily to floor or any suitable flat surface
  • Greatly increased range of motion with articulating arm
  • Equipped with superior-grade #35 steel roller chain (for chain models) or 3/16" galvanized steel wire rope (for cable models) guaranteeing strength
  • Prevents lifting injuries
  • Uses one hand operation that does the work of four people
  • Safely lifts and positions up to 500 lbs. with one person
  • Designed for precision positioning
  • Has removable boom for easy transportation
  • Operates in tight working conditions
  • Easily detached and carried to different locations
  • Constructed of high strength steel
  • Is totally maintenance free
  • Has a limited manufacturer’s warranty
  • Meets applicable O.S.H.A. and ASME requirements
  • Made in the U.S.A. since 1969
  • CE marking available upon request

Specs:

  • Load limit: 500 lbs. / 227 kg.
  • Brake style: Lever operated friction brake or Load-lock clutch brake
  • Overall height (including base): 64.4”
  • Overall reach (center of hook to center of base mast): 36”
  • Length of lift: 75” (190.5 cm)
  • Sky Hook reach: 21.3”
  • Articulating Arm reach: 14.7”
  • One rotation of hand wheel = approx. 1” (2.5 cm) of vertical lift
  • Sky Hook rotation in Articulating Arm: 360°
  • Articulating Arm rotation in base: 360°
  • Base plate size: 12” square
  • Sky Hook weight: 26 lbs.
  • Articulation Arm weight: 19 lbs.
  • Base weight: 42 lbs.

Optional Accessories:

  • Vise Hook - Safely and easily lift your vise. Takes the strain out of removing your vise from your mill every time you need to change your setup, Designed to lift a 6-10" vise jaw.
  • Chuck Hook - The safest and easiest way to handle your chuck Just tighten the jaws against the Chuck Hook and lift. No slings to slip off; no drilling or tapping needed. Capable of handling up to a 20" chuck or 300 lbs
  • Nylon Lifting Slings - Heavy duty nylon double loop construction. Available in 3', 4', 5', and 6' lengths.
  • Choker Collar - Reduce the lifting reach of your Sky Hook for custom lifting applications. Allows for operation in tight working conditions
  • Extra Floor Mount Base - Allows you to use the Sky Hook in more than one location
  • Lift Hitch Attachment - Slips directly into a standard 2" Class 3 truck receiver hitch. Receiver base weighs 20 lbs.

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What is the difference between the chain and cable lifts?

All the Sky Hook models are available in either roller chain or cable configurations.  Each configuration has unique benefits and are best suited for the appropriate lifting application. 

The Steel Roller Chain option provides a consistent travel rate and precise load positioning. Cables on the other hand stack up on the spool, requiring a slightly more amount of force as the cable is reeled in.

Cables are typically quicker and easier to inspect, and many large corporations require cable only for all their lifting devices.

The chain option creates a smoother lowering and raising of your load, smoother braking, as well as providing a stronger solution, therefore needing to replace your cables less often. The cable option is more useful in wet areas where moisture and rust build up is more common.

What is the difference between a friction style brake and a clutch brake?

There are two brake styles offered for the Sky Hook lifting devices. Each brake style offers specific benefits for different applications.

Friction Brake (Economy):

The standard Friction Brake utilizes the friction of a brake on a hub to hold the load applied to the hook of the Sky Hook. This brake style has a lever that protrudes from the top of the Sky Hook gearbox by the hand wheel. Using the Friction Brake is a simple one-hand operation. For the operator to raise the load he must simply rotate the hand wheel clockwise*.

To lower the load, the operator will need to slowly pull back on the brake lever while controlling the rate of descent with the palm of the same hand against the outer ring of the hand wheel. The operator can lower the load as slow, or fast, as desired. If there is a very light load or no load at all on the hook of the Sky Hook, the operator may need to either rotate the hand wheel counter-clockwise*, or pull down on the hook, while pulling back on the brake lever. If at any point the operator lets go of the brake lever, the Sky Hook will hold the load at that position.

The benefits of this brake style can be seen in that it is very economical in that it does not add any cost to the Sky Hook unit. It is also a great option for customers requiring quick operation especially when lowering the load. Customers lowering the load long distances would find it to be beneficial because of the ease of operation.  

Clutch Brake (Premium - Weston Style Brake):

The Clutch Brake option uses the design concept used commonly in handchain operated chain hoists. The Clutch Brake uses mechanical screw forces to hold the load at all times. Releasing the brake is done by the operator rotating the hand wheel counter-clockwise*. There is no lever required to operate this brake. Operation of the Clutch Brake is seamless and convenient.

Raising the load with a Clutch Brake requires the operator to simply rotate the hand wheel clockwise* same as on the Friction Brake. The difference between the two brake styles is in the operation of lowering the load. Lowering the load with a Clutch Brake requires the operator to simply rotate the hand wheel the opposite direction from raising it. The brake does all the work for releasing when necessary.

If at any point the operator lets go of the hand wheel, the Sky Hook will hold the load at that position. The benefits of this brake are in simplicity. It does not require explanation to operate. Employers can trust that the Sky Hook brake will not likely be used incorrectly as the room for error is nearly non-existent. The extra cost of this brake style is easily respected with the additional ease of use it offers.

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Item - A8550
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Add-on Accessories:
Vise Hook - Part# 8515( +$118.00)
Chuck Hook - Part# 8520( +$183.00)
Choker Collar - Part# 8507( +$270.00)
Floor Base - Part#8550-B( +$716.00)
Hitch Option - Part# 8540-B( +$538.00)
Nylon Lifting Slings:
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