Kennametal unveils new retainers

Kennametal has introduced new retainers for its line of TSC step-shank tools used on large-track trenchers. The new retainers, designated TR3, have a patented design that enables them to be installed and removed easily and quickly. The flush style of the TR3 also employs three tabs, or 'ears' that are twice as thick as previous designs, ensuring a more secure fit into the block and contributing to the speedy installation and removal. Steve Lantz, Kennametal's trenching accounts manager, said: "These retaine
July 16, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
2365 Kennametal has introduced new retainers for its line of TSC step-shank tools used on large-track trenchers. The new retainers, designated TR3, have a patented design that enables them to be installed and removed easily and quickly.

The flush style of the TR3 also employs three tabs, or 'ears' that are twice as thick as previous designs, ensuring a more secure fit into the block and contributing to the speedy installation and removal.

Steve Lantz, Kennametal's trenching accounts manager, said: "These retainers are for the massive track trenching machines doing big projects. The operators of these machines want their tools to stay in place for as long as possible, and when they do need to be changed, they want to do it quickly to minimise downtime. The TR3 retainers address those requests from the field."

Applications for the TSC step shank tools, for which the TR3 retainers are designed, range from soft cutting to heavy-duty
rock cutting.
Engines, Components & Tyres

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Emissions regulation leads to efficiency gains
    November 6, 2012
    Innovative technology is use is providing efficient, clean burning engines - Mike Woof reports The development of new diesel engine technology has, for the off-highway equipment sector, been the single most expensive research field for the industry since these machines first started being manufactured. Aimed at reducing the emissions of nitrous oxide as well as particulate matter, in a phased series of stages the engine emission improvements will make major changes to the construction sector. In real world
    Read More
  • Big measuring from TinyMobileRobots
    February 27, 2017
    Small is beautiful, especially when it comes to robots, explains Jens Peder Kristensen, director of Danish company TinyMobileRobots With the increased functionality of outdoor robots, the market for autonomous robots as a replacement for human work has widened. The human touch is still needed when dealing with terrain that is difficult to navigate or with a crowded construction site.
    Read More
  • Caterpillar is revamping its mid-range paver line with the launch of the AP500E and AP555E
    January 6, 2017
    Key improvements for Caterpillar’s mid-sized pavers are more screed options and improved fumes extraction systems. Wheeled and tracked models are available and the AP500E and AP555E pavers are designed for global use and in a wide array of jobsite applications. The machines are available with both vibratory screeds and tamper bar screeds with vibration, suiting them to both US and European style paving applications. Independent researchers recently concluded that as much as 92% of fumes are redirected from
    Read More
  • Caterpillar is revamping its mid-range paver line with the launch of the AP500E and AP555E
    March 21, 2012
    Key improvements for Caterpillar’s mid-sized pavers are more screed options and improved fumes extraction systems. Wheeled and tracked models are available and the AP500E and AP555E pavers are designed for global use and in a wide array of jobsite applications. The machines are available with both vibratory screeds and tamper bar screeds with vibration, suiting them to both US and European style paving applications. Independent researchers recently concluded that as much as 92% of fumes are redirected from
    Read More

Highlighted Content