DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Pullmaster®, part of TWG and Dover (NYSE: DOV), recently enhanced
its M12 model winch product line by adding a free fall capability
option which allows a load to be dropped quickly or at a controlled
rate.
"We are excited to announce that our Pullmaster brand has
expanded their M12 model winch options to include free fall
capabilities," said Mike Basmajian,
Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Engineering for TWG.
"Free fall options are very popular on products such as pile
drivers, dredges and pipe layers, as well as water well, foundation
and blast hole drills where hammer-like blows need to be applied
quickly and repeatedly. Due to the greater cooling provided by our
unique braking system, the same free fall benefits currently found
on larger Pullmaster models are now available on the smaller M12
model rated at 12,000 lbs. line pull, filling a market need."
Pullmaster, a premium winch and hoist brand since 1965, is well
known for top quality and providing enhanced capabilities. In
addition to free fall, other capabilities include a custom design
for marine duty used in fishing and work boats and a rapid reverse
option for greatly improved operating efficiency due to a marked
increase in speed commonly used in drilling applications. The "High
Speed Reverse Winch" was introduced in the 1970s and quickly gained
market acceptance and started Pullmaster's stellar reputation as an
industry leader.
Pullmaster offers three free fall options: (1) emergency free
fall which enables a complete and high-velocity release of the load
as required in pile drivers; (2) controlled free fall that uses
1/3 of the winch's capacity to control the rate of descent of
the load and allowing for a smooth stop at any point common in
foundation drills; and (3) combination emergency and controlled
free fall which allows for both capabilities. These options would
not be possible without TWG's unique and innovative brake cooling
method, which simplifies the hydraulic circuit as it eliminates the
need for a counter balance valve.
About TWG®:
TWG is a leading manufacturer of winches, hoists, slewing
ring bearings, gear drives, hydraulic pump drives, electronic
monitoring systems and more. TWG offers a vast range of products
across seven model lines: dp Winch®, Gear Products, Greer Company®,
LANTEC®, Pullmaster®, Tulsa Winch® and RUFNEK® ̶ with over one
million units installed since 1929.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue
of approximately $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and
components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and
digital solutions, and support services through three operating
segments: Engineered Systems, Fluids and Refrigeration & Food
Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to
lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial
approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000
employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers
to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove,
Illinois, Dover trades on the New
York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is
available at dovercorporation.com.
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