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Converter 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.