Hydraulic jigger and crane

Hydraulic jigger and crane. the ram and its chain are mounted vertically on a base which contains to pulleys to guide the chain across the centre of the crane past itself. Crane arm has pulley at the end over which chain reins to weighted hook. This crane was originally mounted separately on cast iron brackets. Warehouse built in 1850's, date of hydraulic instillation.

Details

Category:
Lifting & Mechanical Handling
Object Number:
Y1977.18
type:
jigger and crane
credit:
Purchased From Cook and Watts Building