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Enerpac, a specialist in hydraulic tools, has unveiled its PPH-Series Hydraulic Pin Puller, revolutionizing the maintenance of heavy machinery by offering a safer and more efficient method for joint pin removal. These kits utilize hydraulic power to extract joint pins from trucks, service vehicles, excavators, and other plant equipment.
Traditionally, operators have used risky methods like torching, lancing or hammering to remove pins, often causing irreparable damage and leading to higher costs and longer downtimes. The PPH-Series, with pulling capacities ranging from 40 to 66 tons, eliminates these issues, enabling the removal of joint pins up to 11.9 inches long with precision and minimal damage.
The PPH-Series Pin Puller Kits, PPH40 and PPH66, come in portable, wheeled cases and are equipped to handle a variety of pin-pulling tasks. Each kit includes three patented C-Sleeves for a secure fit around heavy machinery pins and an optional addition of two more sleeves for pins up to 20 inches long. Safety features include a shackle for crane lifting and multiple hoist points for better balance control. Additionally, the Quick Nut feature simplifies working with damaged threads, offering a fast, one-handed closure that avoids threading over damaged areas.
“Safety on the jobsite is paramount, which is why these kits offer a safer alternative than old-school, traditional methods involving sparks, heat, hammering, and loose parts. We wanted to provide a safe and efficient way for a single operator to extract pins from construction vehicles that eliminated damage to parts, but also provided a lightweight and potable tool that was practical to move about on-site. The transport and assembly of the PPH-Series Pin Puller Kits is made easier by the robust aluminum construction of the Enerpac Hydraulic Cylinder,” Ejnar Christensen, National accounts manager at Enerpac, said.
Each kit includes three lockable column sections, with the option to stack up to five sections for longer pins, ensuring versatility and efficiency in pin removal tasks.