Medium Duty Caterpillar Take-Offs

Boston Matthews are the inventors of the Caterpillar Puller with the "Boston" or "Farris" Puller the No.1 in the World.

Model 'C' & 'CL' Ranges provide a medium duty range of versatile Caterpillar Pullers for the precision accurate pulling of general profiles and tubes.

This is the most popular puller in World and is designed for a wide range of industries, processes and applications.

Some models available ex-stock

Also available as an Horizontal Unit.

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Features

Accurate & consistent pulling for tubing, flexible & rigid profiles
The No.1 Puller in the USA & The World
The Original Caterpillar Take-Up invented by Boston Matthews
AC Vector Drive for precise speed holding
Choice of Belt widths up to 7¾" (200mm)
Wide choice of speed ranges
Range of options to customise any application
Wide range of belt options and types to be specific to the product, processing environment or application. Our engineers can assist you in choosing the best belts for you.
Strong robust construction for accurate and repeatable pulling
10 times more accurate than DC alternatives
Available as an Horizontal Take-Up

Powerful, Precision Accuracy

An AC Motor with Forced Ventilation and encoder feedback driving through a precision helical gearbox; high torque vertical shaft; anti-backlash bearings and worm gearboxes ensures maximum transmission efficiency providing consistent, noise-free operation with an improved torque range.

Operator Safety

CE marked with fully enclosed interlocked safety guard fitted as standard. 24V operator controls comply with all current LVD (Low Voltage Directive.) whilst RFI Filters comply with the EMC Directive.

Reduced Running Costs

Grooved Belt Support Rollers improve belt tracking and prolongs the life of the belts. AC Vector Drive & high efficiency transmission reduces energy consumption by as much as 5% when compared to the DC alternatives. The absence of motor brushes provides virtual maintenance free running, greatly reducing costs.

Easy Integration With Existing Equipment

The Model ‘CW’ can be configured to integrate with any existing extrusion line.

Belts

Boston Matthews Puller Belts provide the perfect pulling surface, whatever the application.

A wide range gives precise surface compatibility with all demands including hardness, temperature, friction and oil and abrasion resistance.

Poly-Vee, flat or timing belt substrates choice, as well as profiled, slit, tangent contact and special belts customizing facility for tailor made solutions.

Precise, dependable quality control throughout every production stage.

Out Belt Experts will be more than happy to assist you with your belt requirements - spares@bostonmatthews.com