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News Release from: Protex Fasteners | Subject: Panel latch
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 16 May 2000
New Protex panel latch secures engine
covers
A large Protex heavy-duty panel latch, model 65-614, is securing the GRP cover of the side-mounted Perkins 1000 Series engine on the JCB Loadall lift-and-reach trucks.
A large Protex heavy-duty panel latch, model 65-614, is the preferred solution for securing the resilient, damage-resistant, GRP cover of the side-mounted Perkins 1000 Series engine on the new JCB Loadall series of telescopic lift-and-reach trucks Quick and easy access to the engine is important for daily routine checks and servicing
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 May 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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JCB Loadall machines offer a wide range of configurations and options to suit different applications (in manufacturing, construction, civil engineering, bulk handling, agriculture, defence, etc) and insist upon the highest quality standards from all their component suppliers.
These four-wheel telescopic loaders provide an impressive forward reach, lift capacity and lift height to maximise their capability.
Their hydrostatic power steering has power track rods on both axles, with three steering modes - all wheel, front wheel or crab steer - selected by a switch in the cab.
The Protex panel latch model 65-614 provides all the reliability and security that is necessary for fastening down the JCB Loadall engine cover in the most hostile of working environments.
A strong, U-shaped hook hitches under a hoop-shaped keeper of 10mm diameter bar on the frame of the fitment, whilst a screw with locking nut allows 6mm screw adjustment for ease of fitting.
The robust latch measures 202mm long X 140mm wide X 70mm deep and weighs approximately 0.80kg.
Provision is made for a barrel lock or a padlock.
This innovative fastening device is manufactured by Protex in mild steel with bright zinc finish as standard, or to customer requirements in a choice of coloured zinc, electrophoretic black or other finishes.
JCB opt for electrophoretic black and fit their own specification of barrel lock to the latch.
The latch is well suited to holding double-hinged bonnets, access panels and engine and safety covers on vehicles both on-road and off-road (typically agricultural, quarrying, earthmoving and construction machinery), securing inspection bonnets and covers on static factory plant, cabinets, enclosures, or indeed any large panels.
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