Magnetic Cap For PTO's

Magnetic Cap for PTO's POWER TAKE OFFS (PTO'S) Power Take Offs (PTO's) 12-6-35 "It's the safest and easiest-to-use pto cover ever," says Murray Morien, Rig-Mor Industries about the company's new Magnetic Safety Cap for tractor pto's. Most conventional pto covers either bolt or screw on. "They're hard to put on and take off and the bolts become rusty or damaged. The result is that farmers put them aside and never use them again. An uncovered shaft, even with a shield over the top of it, can still catch clothing or fingers," says Morien. The cap is made of hard plastic. It's held in place by a series of internal brushes and a strong magnet in its base. The magnet sticks to the end of the pto shaft. The cap has a smooth surface that won't catch onto clothing if the pto is accidentally engaged and the internal brushes and magnet that hold the cover in place allow the shaft to spin freely inside the cap without danger to the operator. Also, the brushes can be oiled so they'll lubricate the shaft every time the cover is put on or taken off. The Magnetic Safety Cap sells for $14.99. For more information, contact Rig-Mor Industries, 156 Woodlawn Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R2M 2P6 (ph 204 253-0883).

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