PULPWOOD GRAPPLES
PULPWOOD HANDLING AND PICK & CARRY APPLICATIONS
Pulpwood grapples are designed for handling short wood in piles at the road side or mill yard. Synchronized jaws and specially designed jaw curvature allows for excellent control over the load. For partial loads a holding chain is an available option to keep the wood in place.
UPTIME FEATURES
A heavy-duty design with built-in protection features ensures maximum uptime. Rotobec's many years designing and manufacturing pulpwood grapples assures the customer of the latest in design and durability.
OTHER FEATURES
- HYDRAULIC JAW SYNCHRONISATION
- This system eliminates troublesome synchro-gears.
- This is a maintenance free system.
- EASY GREASING
- On 185P and larger units, all grapple grease points are grouped on the grapple head for easy safe access.
- SEALED PINS AND BUSHINGS
- Sealed bushings keep water and dirt out and grease in where it belongs.
- The feature is a big factor in Rotobec's uptime design.
- NEW JAW AND HEAD STRUCTURE PIN DESIGN
- New pin design simplifies maintenance.
Cylinder Protectors
1Cylinder Protectors
- Cylinders are guarded from impacts.
Hydraulic Cylinders
2Hydraulic Cylinders
- High pressure cylinders protected by a rod end relief valve. Optional lock valves for pick and carry application.
Improved Jaw Design
3Improved Jaw Design
- Boxed construction for high strength. Jaw curvature has been optimized for excellent log handling characteristics.
Replaceable Tips
4Replaceable Tips
- Weld-on replaceable tips with wear indicators ensure a simpler approach to regular maintenance. High quality wear resistance steel ensures a long service life for the tips.
Jaw Stops
5Jaw Stops
- Mechanical stops on open and close ensure that the cylinders are protected
Optional Holding Chain
6Optional Holding Chain
- The heavier stronger holding chain ensures control over partial loads.
Optional Butt Plate
7Optional Butt Plate
- The optional heavy-duty butt plates or leveling plates are available for one or both sides.
