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Tool Background and Manufacturer
Developed by Hedweld’s Trilift division, the Lever Pin N Lift is a sophisticated tool tailored to enhance safety and efficiency in the maintenance of large earthmoving machinery. Introduced in response to the need for safer handling of ground engaging tools—known as G.E.T.—such as blade cutting edges and corner tips, this tool was designed to eliminate the hazardous traditional methods like welding washers or using magnets.
Functionality and Design
At its core, the Lever Pin N Lift is a durable, stainless-steel cast device that interfaces securely with square or round bolt holes and newer reversible double-countersunk edges. It comes with interchangeable adaptors to fit hole sizes ranging approximately between 16 mm (0.6 in) and 38 mm (1.5 in), depending on model.
Its design includes a lever-actuated locking mechanism: operators insert the lever into a cutting edge hole, push or pull to lock it in place, and then attach lifting gear—either overhead crane or mobile forklift—via integrated lifting eyes. Once the load is supported, retention bolts can be removed, and the cutting edge is safely lifted and rotated or replaced.
Specifications and Capacity
This tool dramatically minimizes the risk during cutting edge handling by:
Imagine a fixed-bucket loader requiring a cutting edge swap at a busy mine site. Traditionally, technicians might resort to unsafe methods—like magnet rigs or welded attachments—to lift the heavy, jagged edge. With the Lever Pin N Lift, one technician slips the device into the edge’s hole, locks it by actuating the lever, hooks the other end to a crane sling, and lifts—completely avoiding awkward manual handling or risky hot-work. A foreman at a major mine even remarked that if this tool performs as well as a previous model, the team intends to outfit all their trucks with one.
Maintenance and Usage Outline
Here's a practical step-by-step for rotating or replacing a cutting edge using the Lever Pin N Lift:
The Lever Pin N Lift represents a well-engineered solution to a common maintenance pain point. It combines safety, versatility, and compliance in a single tool that serves multiple machines and operations. By gripping cutting edges via a lever-locked pin and handling them with overhead lifting gear, technicians enhance both safety and workflow. This kind of innovation showcases how seemingly modest tools can contribute significantly to operational safety and productivity in heavy equipment environments.
Developed by Hedweld’s Trilift division, the Lever Pin N Lift is a sophisticated tool tailored to enhance safety and efficiency in the maintenance of large earthmoving machinery. Introduced in response to the need for safer handling of ground engaging tools—known as G.E.T.—such as blade cutting edges and corner tips, this tool was designed to eliminate the hazardous traditional methods like welding washers or using magnets.
Functionality and Design
At its core, the Lever Pin N Lift is a durable, stainless-steel cast device that interfaces securely with square or round bolt holes and newer reversible double-countersunk edges. It comes with interchangeable adaptors to fit hole sizes ranging approximately between 16 mm (0.6 in) and 38 mm (1.5 in), depending on model.
Its design includes a lever-actuated locking mechanism: operators insert the lever into a cutting edge hole, push or pull to lock it in place, and then attach lifting gear—either overhead crane or mobile forklift—via integrated lifting eyes. Once the load is supported, retention bolts can be removed, and the cutting edge is safely lifted and rotated or replaced.
Specifications and Capacity
- Material: Stainless steel cast construction, emphasizing both strength and corrosion resistance.
- Working Load Limits (W.L.L.):
- ~250 kg (551 lb), Part No. TL20071
- ~400 kg (880 lb), Part No. TL20041
- ~250 kg (551 lb), Part No. TL20071
- Adaptability: Supplied with a set of adaptors covering multiple hole sizes to suit a broad range of G.E.T. profiles.
This tool dramatically minimizes the risk during cutting edge handling by:
- Eliminating manual handling of sharp, heavy parts.
- Eliminating hot-work such as welding that can pose fire hazards.
- Reducing the chance of components slipping during removal or placement.
Imagine a fixed-bucket loader requiring a cutting edge swap at a busy mine site. Traditionally, technicians might resort to unsafe methods—like magnet rigs or welded attachments—to lift the heavy, jagged edge. With the Lever Pin N Lift, one technician slips the device into the edge’s hole, locks it by actuating the lever, hooks the other end to a crane sling, and lifts—completely avoiding awkward manual handling or risky hot-work. A foreman at a major mine even remarked that if this tool performs as well as a previous model, the team intends to outfit all their trucks with one.
Maintenance and Usage Outline
Here's a practical step-by-step for rotating or replacing a cutting edge using the Lever Pin N Lift:
- Leave two bolts in place to support the edge initially.
- Loosen those bolts slightly to create a gap.
- Choose and fit the correct adaptor for your cutting edge hole.
- Use the lever to lock the tool securely in place.
- Attach your lifting gear to the tool's lifting eyes.
- Lift until the weight is held by the Lever Pin N Lift; then remove the remaining bolts.
- Rotate or extract the cutting edge safely.
- Reinstall or swap the edge, reversing the steps.
- Standardization: One tool covers many edge types and sizes.
- Durability and Longevity: Built with high-grade stainless steel.
- Compliance: Meets relevant Australian and crane standards (such as AS3990 and AS1418.1).
- Efficiency: Reduces downtime and speeds maintenance cycles.
The Lever Pin N Lift represents a well-engineered solution to a common maintenance pain point. It combines safety, versatility, and compliance in a single tool that serves multiple machines and operations. By gripping cutting edges via a lever-locked pin and handling them with overhead lifting gear, technicians enhance both safety and workflow. This kind of innovation showcases how seemingly modest tools can contribute significantly to operational safety and productivity in heavy equipment environments.
