Porter Athletic Equipment Company
2500 South 25th Avenue
Broadview, IL 60155
Tel: (708) 338-2000
Toll-Free: (800) 947-6783
Fax: (708) 338-2060
E-mail: porter@porter-ath.com
Web site: http://www.porter-ath.com
Electric Winches
Specify No. 706 & No. 707
Convenient raising and lowering of basketball backstops with Porter’s key
switch, Powr-Touch™ or Sportsonic® II wireless control systems.
The No. 706, 1/2 H.P. and No. 707, 3/4 H.P. motors are capacitor type with automatic
thermal overload protection manufactured to Porter’s well-established requirements
for quality and safety. Integral up and down limit switches provide automatic
operating safety limits. High-strength forged bronze alloy worm gear and tempered-steel
worm gear with precision ball bearings operate in a sealed oil bath providing
exceptional durability and maintenance-free operation. Gear housing and grooved
cable drum are machined from high-strength ductile iron castings for maximum dependability.
Portable Electric Winch Operator
Specify No. 269
Compact, heavy-duty unit to operate Porter’s No. 700 wall-mounted manual
winch or any winch with a 3/4'' square drive shaft. Power and torque of unit is
sufficient to handle all types of folding backstops and overhead volleyball systems
up to 25' attachment height. Double insulated with 50' power cord and two-prong
plug. No grounding required. Complete with a durable storage case.
Manual Winch
Specify No. 700
Compact winch with precision-machined, hardened steel worm, forged bronze worm
wheel and thrust ball bearing provides smooth, quiet operation and holds backstop
in any position. Input shaft is positioned flush with cover for added safety and
is 3/4'' square for use with detachable, socket-type handle or with optional No.
269 portable electric winch operator.
Saf-Strap® Basketball Backstop Safety Lock
Specify No. 797
Recommended for use by the latest NCAA Rules Supplement on Court and Equipment,
page BR-20, section 6.
Saf-Strap® provides added protection against possibility of a folding backstop
or overhead volleyball system accidentally falling during the raising or lowering
cycles or while in storage. The unique, centrifugal lock mechanism is not affected
by impact of basketballs, etc., common with other similar type units. Saf-Strap®
offers a solid dimension in gymnasium safety planning and is recommended particularly
for overhead supported or up-folding wall mount backstops over bleachers.
Retractor Reel For Saf-Strap® and Hoist Cable
Specify No. 799
For use with No. 917 backstops to automatically retract both the hoist cable and
the strap of the No. 797 Saf-Strap® from the area of play when the backstop
is in the down position. Pulley housing mounts at upper end of backstop drop frame,
with ballast actuator concealed inside drop frame.
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Contact: porter@porter-ath.com for more Information.