Dixie Industries offers alternative sixth wheel ratchet
14 January 2013
Columbus McKinnon has released a sixth wheel ratchet for the transport industry. The sixth wheel ratchet by Dixie Industries is a safe alternative to standard S-cranks and can help reduce operator injuries, the company said.
Standard S-cranks require a full-circle motion, which can put the operator in unsafe postures while exerting extremely high forces. The sixth wheel, however, uses a ratchet mechanism which not only allows the operator to exert more force, but it encourages the operator to carry out the task with a safe and correct posture, reducing the risk of muscle exertion and costly injury, the company said.
The sixth wheel also has a security pin and cap, which is a self-locking security system that can only be removed by using heavy duty workshop equipment.
The Sixth Wheel ratchet crank handle is made to fit all trailers and all standard landing gear.
