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Introducing 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.