The first overhaul ball ever offered by Gunnebo Johnson Corporation, the Type 3 is still widely used. The reason again; exceptional compactness. With wedge socket and swivel almost completely enclosed within the ball and pin assembly, it is 25 to 30 percent shorter in overall length than competitors make.
It also offers the advantage of an open wedge socket that can be adapted to two or more sizes of wire rope, just by changing out the wedge. Type 3 Bottom swivel overhaul balls are available in capacities of 3 to 30 tons; weights of from 52 through 1,260 pounds. When ordering, always specify the wire rope size to be used. Johnson J-Latch standard.
Gunnebo Johnson- began in the 1930’s in the oilfield tool manufacturing business. A line of wellheads bearing the famous Hinderliter name was developed, followed by the introduction of Johnson crane blocks. These lines were expanded with the addition of overhaul balls, wedge sockets, swivels, specialty blocks and, of course, a complete line of snatch blocks and sheaves, heavily used in the oil field.
Today, Gunnebo Johnson is a modern part of centuries old Gunnebo Industries of Sweden, with a perfect blending of above and below the hook products for industrial lifting and material handling.
Johnson blocks and overhaul balls dominate the North American lifting Industry. Johnson snatch blocks, specialty tackle and ForgeFab® sheaves are found wherever experienced people insist on the best and most reliable products in the toughest applications.
From specialty swivels deep in the ocean, to blocks and sheaves in the Gulf of Mexico and the harsh North Sea, Johnson products are at work everyday around the globe. Johnson products give you quality performance and value unmatched in the industry.
