Model Change and Series Development for Forestry Grapples
First written in FY2018-Q3. 2 of 5 entries say "Achieved", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2025.
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- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As the successor to the NSW-10, the company developed the 1.5t-class NSW-15, with improved safety, maintainability and ease of operation.」
The NSW-15 was developed as the successor to the NSW-10 forestry grapple, with improved safety, maintainability and operability. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The NWG-31-series timber grapple for 3–3.5t excavators and the NWG-72-series timber grapple for 6–9t excavators were both model-changed with thicker grapple-arm plates to improve durability.」
The NWG-31 and NWG-72 series forestry grapples were model-changed to improve durability by increasing the plate thickness. - FY2023AchievedAnnual report
「The existing A45-series timber grapple for 12–15t excavators was model-changed to the A50 series (NWG130 series) to improve durability.」
The existing A45-series forestry grapple was model-changed to the A50 series (NWG130 series) to improve durability. - FY2019AchievedAnnual report
「The company has developed forestry grapples in the A45 series for 12–15t excavators and the A25 series for 7–10t excavators, increasing swing speed and durability through the partial use of Swedish steel, and has rolled them out as series products. It has now model-changed the A20 series for 4–5t excavators to provide similar performance and launched it as a series. Models equipped with a reduction gearbox, which further increases swing force, have also been added to the lineup.」
The A20-series forestry grapples, for which a model change had been underway in the previous fiscal year, were launched as a series, and models equipped with a reduction gearbox were added to the lineup. - FY2018-Q3First statedAnnual report
「The A45 series for 12- to 15-ton excavators and the A25 series for 7- to 10-ton excavators have undergone model changes and been developed as a series, with higher slewing speeds and improved durability through the partial use of Swedish steel. The A20 series for 4- to 5-ton excavators is also now undergoing a model change toward its development as part of the series.」
For Nansei-related forestry grapples, the company has begun a model change and series rollout for the A20 series, in addition to model changes and series development for existing models.