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Protex releases heavy-duty application latch

A Protex Fasteners product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Jul 7, 2009

Protex Fasteners has introduced the 'Big Bertha' 490-9000 MSZN, its highest performance latch to date.

The new fastener and dedicated catchplate (part no: 04-9000 MSZN) have been developed to meet the types of super heavy-duty applications found in earthmoving, mining equipment, aggregate conveyors, agricultural plant, freight and off-highway vehicles.

The zinc-plated, mild steel latch assembly achieves an ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 7500kgf and provides up to 30mm grip range adjustment.

At maximum capacity, it measures 85mm wide, 40mm high and 392mm long, including catchplate.

A sealing facility incorporated in the catchplate as standard provides additional security.

The 490-9000 MSZN meets customer requirements for reliable fastening under demanding operating conditions, including extremely high dynamic and vibrating loads.

It has about three times the ultimate tensile strength of Protex's previous largest 40, 41, 43 and 44 series catches.

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