Safe and efficient removal of joint pins 09 January 2025

Made to be efficient, safe and versatile, the new PPH-Series hydraulic pin puller kits from Enerpac provide a safe and easy way to remove joint pins.

Excessive damage to joint pins can result in extra costs and lead to longer downtime. The new complete and versatile kits feature unique and innovative components that enable a single operator to remove a multitude of joint pin sizes. By unleashing the power of hydraulic force, dangerous practices such as torching, cutting and hammering are eliminated, and components are captured and held securely within the synchronous locking jaws, which enables precision and minimal damage. 

With a pulling capacity of 40 to 67 metric tonnes, the PPH-Series pin puller provides a safer and more efficient removal of joint pins up to 302mm long. It uses a powerful, Enerpac hydraulic cylinder to extract pins with precision and minimal damage, enabling a single operator to remove a multitude of joint pin sizes easily.

Supplied in a portable, wheeled carry case, the PPH-Series pin puller kits, PPH40 and PPH66, are ideal for mastering 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 sleeves for longer pins up to 508mm 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.

With existing solutions using regular threaded nuts, which require time to run down the rod and cannot be used on damaged treads, the PPH-Series kits are engineered to streamline even on the most demanding pin pulling projects. The innovative split quick nut makes it easier and faster to manipulate damaged threads. The easy one handed closure is quick to assemble around a rod and avoids running the nut over damaged threads.  

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