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New Bulldog Tough, Safety Operated Shaft Locking System for Unwind and Rewind StationsConverter Accessory Corporation (CAC), is introducing a new ”Bulldog” medium weight, low profile Shaft-Lok®, a safely operated shaft holder system for unwind and rewind rolls. Unlike conventional safety chucks, Shaft-Lok® has no pinch points. According to Jeffrey Damour, CAC Engineering Manager, the pinch point free design offers a level of worker safety unequalled by any other shaft locking systems. The new mid weight Bulldog Shaft-Lok® series is designed for loads to 3000 pounds and 1 1/2 inch shafts. It joins the light weight system for loads to 1000 pounds, 1 1/4 inch shafts and the heavy duty series for loads to 10,000 pounds and 2 inch shafts. In all sizes, the CAC Shaft-Lok® opens only in the up position and allows a safe, easy unload operation. All models automatically lock to hold rotating shafts and feature all steel, extra heavy-duty construction, including heavy-duty ball bearings. All Shaft-Loks® feature replaceable cradles and inserts which are available for square, diamond, triangle, 1/2 round and custom shaped shafts and shaft ends. The system is available in foot or flange mount designs. Skew and lateral adjustment assemblies are also available. ”The new Bulldog system gives customers so many off the shelf options that in practice the benefits match custom designs. The exceptionally safe and reliable Shaft-Lok® system is available for virtually any unwind or rewind system. We can also combine a standard Shaft-Lok® with CAC brakes for a total unwind solution, or offer custom designs to match any brake, clutch or drive a customer selects,“ Damour said. CAC offers rapid deliveries for Shaft-Lok® units at competitive prices.  |
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New Pinch Point Free Shaft Locking System for Unwind and Rewind StationsIntroducing Shaft-Lok® a new safely operated shaft holder system for unwind and rewind rolls. Unlike conventional safety chucks, Shaft-Lok® has no pinch points. According to Jeff Damour, CAC Engineering Manager, the pinch point free design offers a level of worker safety unequalled by any other shaft locking system. Shaft-Lok® opens only in the up position and allows a safe, easy unload operation. Shaft-Lok® is available in several models able to handle loads and weights up to 5,000 lbs. and operate flawlessly at low to high speeds. All models automatically lock to hold rotating shafts and feature all steel, extra heavy-duty construction, including heavy duty ball bearings. Shaft-Lok® features replaceable cradles and inserts which are available for square, diamond, triangle, 1/2 round and custom shaped shafts and shaft ends. The system is available in foot or flange mount designs. Skew and lateral adjustment assemblies are also available. ”Our ability to custom engineer most of our products, including Shaft-Lok® allows us to offer the exceptionally safe and reliable system for virtually any unwind or rewind system. We can combine a standard Shaft-Lok® with CAC brakes for a total unwind solution, or offer custom designs to match any brake, clutch or drive a customer selects,“ Damour said. CAC offers rapid deliveries for standard units. According to Damour, Shaft-Lok® systems are competitively priced. Founded in 1974, Converter Accessory Corporation designs, engineers and manufactures web handling equipment for converters of paper, film, foil, nonwovens and textiles. Engineered solutions include high quality, cost effective equipment from the simplest aluminum core cone to the most sophisticated unwind/rewind system. CAC is represented by knowledgeable sales engineers and provides extensive consultation and post sales support. |
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New Rugged Design Upgrades Pinch Point Free Shaft Locking SystemWind Gap, Pennsylvania: Converter Accessory Corporation (CAC), Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, is introducing an upgraded, more rugged, more durable. ShaftLock™ safe operation shaft holder for unwind and rewind rolls. The improved system does not compromise any of the features that made the first generation ShaftLock™ systems so successful. Unlike conventional safety chucks, ShaftLock™ is a safety chuck with no pinch points. According to Jeffrey Damour, CAC Engineering Manager, the pinch point free design offers a level of worker safety unequalled by any other shaft locking systems. ShaftLock™ opens only in the up position and allows a safe, easy unload operation. ShaftLock™ is available in several models able to handle loads and roll weights up to 5,000 lbs and operate flawlessly at low to high speeds. All models automatically lock to hold rotating shafts and feature all steel, extra heavy-duty construction, including heavy-duty ball bearings. ShaftLock™ features replaceable cradles and inserts which are available for square, diamond, triangle, 1/2 round and custom shaped shafts and shaft ends. The system is available in foot or flange mount designs. Skew and lateral adjustment assemblies are also available. ”ShaftLock has been very successful in the market. After a close look at performance we decided customers could benefit from a heavier duty model. Our ability to custom engineer most of our products, including ShaftLock, allows us to quickly respond to customers’ requests. ShaftLock is an exceptionally safe and reliable system for virtually any unwind or rewind system. We can combine a standard ShaftLock with CAC brakes for a total unwind solution, or offer custom designs to match any brake, clutch or drive a customer selects,“ Damour said. CAC offers rapid deliveries for standard units. According to Damour, Shaft Lock® systems are competitively priced. |
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New Rugged Design Upgrades Pinch Point Free Shaft Locking SystemConverter Accessory Corporation (CAC), is introducing a new ”Bulldog“ medium weight, low profile Shaft-Lok®, a safely operated shaft holder system for unwind and rewind rolls. Unlike conventional safety chucks, Shaft-Lok® has no pinch points. According to Jeffrey Damour, CAC Engineering Manager, the pinch point free design offers a level of worker safety unequalled by any other shaft locking systems. The new mid weight Bulldog Shaft-Lok® series is designed for loads to 3000 pounds and 1 1/2 inch shafts. It joins the light weight system for loads to 1000 pounds, 1 1/4 inch shafts and the heavy duty series for loads to 10,000 pounds and 2 inch shafts. In all sizes, the CAC Shaft-Lok® opens only in the up position and allows a safe, easy unload operation. All models automatically lock to hold rotating shafts and feature all steel, extra heavy-duty construction, including heavy-duty ball bearings. All Shaft-Loks® feature replaceable cradles and inserts which are available for square, diamond, triangle, 1/2 round and custom shaped shafts and shaft ends. The system is available in foot or flange mount designs. Skew and lateral adjustment assemblies are also available. ”The new Bulldog system gives customers so many off the shelf options that in practice the benefits match custom designs. The exceptionally safe and reliable Shaft-Lok® system is available for virtually any unwind or rewind system. We can also combine a standard Shaft-Lok® with CAC brakes for a total unwind solution, or offer custom designs to match any brake, clutch or drive a customer selects,“ Damour said. CAC offers rapid deliveries for Shaft-Lok® units at competitive prices. |
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