Genesis Attachments, Superior, Wis., has introduced enhancements to its line of orange-peel type scrap grapples. The enhanced grapple has been designed to reduce maintenance, improve durability, lower operating costs and enhance safety.
According to Genesis, the grapple is available in capacities ranging from .75 cubic yards to 1.5 cubic yards. Dan Raihala, Genesis’ design engineer, says customers can expect more productivity from the new grapple design.
“We looked hard at our original design and listened to customer feedback to identify areas in which improvements could be made,” he says. “The first was in the area of maintenance. The new design features composite bearings with dust seals at all pivot points, leaving only the rotation bearing to grease. The heavy-duty cylinder guarding system, designed to protect the cylinders and internal components, is easily removed for maintenance.”
Other changes made to the grapple include reverse-mounted cylinders to protect rods from damage, large-bore hydraulic cylinders to maximize clamping force and long-life, abrasion-resistant steel tips that are easily replaced with a simple perimeter weld.
“We also recognized that our customers want a choice in tines, and Genesis now offers the widest variety,” Raihala says. “We provide flat bottom or pointed tine shapes and augment them with three spade types—half-, narrow- and wide-width—to meet specific application needs.”
Additional features include large-diameter hardened steel pins with integrated shear-proof retainers, high-torque 360 degree continuous rotation for better material access and placement and an overall footprint designed to easily fit inside trailers.
For more information, visit Genesis at www.genesisattachments.com or via email at info@genesisattachments.com.