Enerpac has created its new PPH-Series hydraulic pin puller, which provides an efficient and safe method for removal of joint pins during the maintenance of heavy equipment.
The PPH40 and PPH66 pin puller kits use hydraulic power to remove joint pins on excavators used in the construction industry.
“Safety on the job site is paramount, which is why these kits offer a safer alternative than old-school, traditional methods involving sparks, heat, hammering and loose parts,” said Ejnar Christensen, National Accounts Manager for Enerpac.
“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 portable tool that was practical to move about on-site.”
With a pulling capacity of 40 tons to 66 tons, the PPH-Series pin puller provides safe and efficient removal of joint pins up to 30-cm long. It uses a powerful, Enerpac hydraulic cylinder to extract pins with precision and minimal damage, allowing a single operator to remove a multitude of joint pin sizes easily.
Safe pin pulling
Supplied in a portable, wheeled carry case, the PPH-Series pin pullers are designed to handle a diverse range of pin-pulling tasks.
Each set includes three stacking and locking patented C-Sleeves, with the option of adding an extra two for longer pins up to 50-cm long. The C-shape design creates a fitment around the flag of heavy machinery pins, providing a precise and safe pin removal.
Improving operator safety, each kit contains a shackle for lifting via a crane or lifting system. The column sections have multiple hoist points, designed to give the user more control over the balance of the tool while it is suspended. The kit also contains a quick nut for fast attachment to threaded rods, with alternative thread sizes available to purchase separately.
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The PPH-Series kits are engineered to streamline even on the most demanding pin pulling projects. The split Quick Nut makes it easier and faster to manipulate damaged threads. The one-handed closure is quick to assemble around a rod and avoids running the nut over damaged threads.
Each PPH-series kit includes three column sections that lock together. Multiple column sections can be stacked together depending on the length of the joint pin.
Up to a maximum of five column sections can be locked together.
