Bradken Manufactured Mining GET - ESCO Sidewinder/Posilok
Bradken® has an extensive wealth of knowledge and skills in the manufacture and distribution of a comprehensive range of ESCO® Ground Engaging Tools and Mining Buckets. With over 50 years of experience in the earthmoving field, Bradken uses its extensive network of regional offices and skilled technical sales representatives to provide unparalleled service and support to the Australian mining industry.
Over the years many of our customers have enjoyed improved production efficiencies and improved safety by using this unique and innovative adapter and tooth system.
The nose design incorporates fully stabilised bearing surfaces, which ensures an excellent nose to adapter fit relationship. This coupled with the ESCO Sidewinder® hammerless locking pin provides improved safety and reliability which is paramount in any mining operation.
ESCO S-Series Posilok with Sidewinder Pin is available in a wide range of sizes (S95, S110, S130, S145) and styles (integral cast lip noses, weld-on noses, weld-on adapters) with a wide range of point styles to meet all digging conditions.
Features & Benefits
| GET Size | S95 | S110 | S130 | S145 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dragline (Based on digging conditions) |
N/A |
BE1350 BE1370 |
BE1370 BE1570 M8050 M8200 |
BE2570 BE8750 M8750 M9020 |
|
Excavator (Based on machine BOF) |
EX3500 EX3600 PC3000 R994B |
PC4000 RH170 |
EX5500 R995 PC5500 RH200 |
R996 PC8000 |
ESCO S-Series Posilok utilises the Posilok pin which retains the tooth to the adapter however we now have available the Hammerless Posilok pin which compliments the Sidewinder locking pin to make it a completely hammerless system. The Hammerless Posilok pin is available in 122 and 112 sizes.
Features & Benefits
| Features | Advantages | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Sidewinder Pin | No hammers required | Fast and safe change outs |
| Strong positive Lock | No adjustment during adapter life | Less maintenance |
| Reusable Sidewinder pin | Quick change and lower part turnover | Increased production and reduced costs |
| Stabilised bearing | Reduced loading on pin | Fewer adapter losses |
| Horizontal pin hole | Increased fatigue strength | Less prone to nose breakages |
| Narrower width | Increased penetration | Increased production |
| Hammerless Posilok | Hammerless installation/removal | Safer more efficient change outs |
| ESCO alloy superiority | Greater point and adapter nose strength | Reduced maintenance and costs |
Hammerless Posilok Demonstration Video