Ganter introduces new self-securing threaded lifting pins

Ganter, a manufacturer of standard parts, has introduced new self-securing threaded lifting pins designed for lifting, securing, and transport applications. These new pins offer a faster and more practical alternative to traditional eye bolts, load rings, and welded eyelets in mechanical engineering and industrial settings.

The new Ganter models, GN 1133 and GN 1135, operate via a push-button mechanism. Pressing the spring-loaded aluminum button retracts four threaded elements within the pin, allowing for easy insertion into a threaded hole. Upon release, the elements engage with the thread. This design enables the pins to withstand significantly higher axial forces compared to ball-lock pins.

Removing the pins is as straightforward as installing them: simply press the button again and pull the pin out. The shackle is designed for attaching lifting gear such as chains or slings, and all versions can swivel 180 degrees. The GN 1135 model features a rotating bearing on its shackle, preventing the pin from moving within the supporting thread even when subjected to forces from multiple directions. Both series include a safety bar to prevent accidental button presses.

Ganter's new lifting pins are available in steel and stainless steel. Thread sizes range from M8 to M20, with thread lengths between 12 and 22 mm. The company, founded in 1894, produces and supplies over 70,000 different standard parts globally.