Stainless Steel Ratchet Arm withstands harsh environments.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for permanent mounting on shafts or studs, Model 101 accelerates and facilitates machinery adjustment in workplaces where equipment is exposed to harsh conditions. Stainless steel non-replaceable gear, stainless handle plates and ratchet components, and plastic spacer are all factory pre-assembled, and 16 gear teeth provide 22.5º of rotation between clicks. Measuring 7 ¾ x 1 9/16 x 19/32 in., 12 oz arm has torque limit of 80 lb-ft and can perform various adjustments.
Original Press Release:
New Stainless Steel Ratchet Arm for Machine Control in Harsh Environments
West Boylston, MAÂ . . . The new Model 101 stainless steel ratchet arm from Lowell Corporation is designed to make machinery adjustment faster, easier, and safer in workplaces where equipment is exposed to harsh conditions.
Lowell's new device features a stainless steel non-replaceable gear, stainless handle plates and ratchet components, and a plastic spacer, all factory pre-assembled. A bolt-thru opening in the head makes it easy to mount the Model 101 on any shaft length.
The construction is well-suited to applications in wet and corrosive environments such as pulp and paper, food, and chemical processing, and in a variety of outdoor applications such as aggregate conveyor belts.Â
The Model 101 is 7-3/4" long, 1-9/16" wide, 19/32" thick, and weighs 12 oz. There are 16 gear teeth which provide 22.5º of rotation between clicks. Torque limit is 80 lb-ft. Priced under $55, it is sold by distributors.
Designed for permanent mounting on shafts or studs, the Model 101 can perform many adjustments including cross feed, rise and fall, gib and quill, positioning screw, or clamping.
Like all of the company’s products, Lowell’s Model 101 ratchet arm is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of delivery.
For the name of a distributor, more information about Lowell tools, or a full-line catalog, call 800/456-9355 or 508/835-2900, visit www.lowellcorp.com or email customerservice@lowellcorp.com.
