JRB, a member of Paladin Construction Group and recognized as the leader in construction equipment attachments, announces the release of its new and innovative quick coupler for the excavator market.  | The new VersaLoc features the ability to handle multi-pin spreads as well as various pin diameters. |
The patent pending JRB VersaLoc® incorporates a new concept in quick couplers that was designed to increase both productivity and safety over that of its competitors. From a productivity point of view, the new VersaLoc features the ability to handle multi-pin spreads as well as various pin diameters. This gives the customer the versatility to change out a large variety of attachments in seconds, without leaving the cab. Additionally, VersaLoc was designed to compensate traditional force loss by creating a lower offset. This repositioned offset improves machine performance and results in better breakout force. To ensure maximum machine performance, VersaLoc is designed with weight reduction in mind. This reduced weight allows for more force being available to the attachment. When it comes to improved safety benefits, VersaLoc out performs the competition. From a component point of view, VersaLoc has a pilot operated check valve to assure the cylinder is locked in the case of hydraulic pressure loss. Additionally, VersaLoc features a patent pending detent lock on the stick pin that retains the attachment. Additional safety features include: Slide wedge is retained on both sides of the pin. Mechanical lock arms prevent the wedge from accidentally being retracted.
And finally, from the cab, the operator has both visual locking confirmation as well as a fail safe release procedure that requires the operator to engage the release button for two seconds while automatically sounding an auditable alarm. VersaLoc is available for class 25, 35, 45-55, 70 and 100 applications. Hook widths range from 9.75-inch for class 25 to 17.18-inch for class 100. Pin spreads range from 13.7-inch to 16.6-inch for class 25 to 22.4-inch to 24.9-inch for class 100. And finally a VersaLoc accommodates a pin diameter from 60 mm to 110 mm. Please consult factory for other sizes. VersaLoc has been thoroughly tested in both the lab and rugged field applications and has exceeded engineering expectations. Paladin Construction Group is a leading manufacturer of attachments throughout North America for the construction, aggregate, agriculture, landscaping, land clearing, recycle, mining, demolition, utility, aviation and municipal market segments. To comment on this story or for additional details click on the related button above. |