Big Bertha provides three times the grip
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Redditch-based Protex Fasteners has introduced its highest performance latch to date; the 490-9000 MSZN.
Codenamed 'Big Bertha', the new fastener and dedicated catchplate have been developed to meet the types of super heavy duty application found in earthmoving, mining equipment, aggregate conveyors, agricultural plant, freight and off-highway vehicles.
The zinc plated, mild steel latch assembly achieves three times the ultimate tensile strength of the company's existing catches at 7500 kgf. The product also provides up to 30 mm grip range adjustment. At maximum capacity, it measures 85 mm wide, 40 mm high and 392 mm long, including catchplate. A sealing facility is also incorporated in the catchplate as standard, to provide additional security.
Adrian Symons, Protex's systems and development manager explained: "Big Bertha has been developed to meet customer requirements for reliable fastening under the most demanding operating conditions, including extremely high dynamic and vibrational loads. The 490-9000 MSZN extends our products' capabilities into a completely new area of high strength fastening requirements."
