A Guide System is a system of steel, aluminum, or wire guides braced to a wall or supported below the headblock on which a series of counterweight arbors are guided up and down during counterweight rigging operation. Jay and Tee guide systems are rigid systems, and must be used on applications that exceed 30 feet, while wire guide systems may be used for shorter travels.
Jay Bar Guide System
Model 662 Knee Brace
Knee braces are constructed of a two- piece assembly to enable adjustment during installation. Formed 1/4" wall bracket is attached to 2" x 2" x 3/16" steel angle. Length of angle must be specified at time of ordering.
Model 664 Horizontal Wall Batten
Horizontal wall battens are normally spaced on 5"™-0" verticle increments. The 2" x 2" x 3/16" steel angle is punched on the horizontal leg for attachment of knee braces and the vertical leg for attachment of jay bar. Spacing may be 6", 8", 9" or 12" on center.
Model 666 Aluminum Jay Bar
Jay bar guides are 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 3/16" aluminum provided in continuous lengths up to 25"™-0". Splice joints are accomplished at a horizontal wall batten.
Model 667 Arbor Stop Angle
The steel arbor stop angle is mounted at the top and near the bottom of the steel tee bar buides to limit the travel of the counterweight arbors. The 2" x 2" x 1/4" steel angle is bolted to the face of the jay bar. The horizontal leg of the angle is punched for attachment of a hardwood stop (provided by others.)
