IMWX GripLock™ Felt Puller
Install Your Next Felt Faster.
Grip Harder. Slip Less.
Finally, a better way to install press felts. Engineered to give maintenance crews a safer, stronger, and more controlled method of installing paper machine felts — and to reduce downtime.
- 9"
- Overall length
- 1/4"
- Rope / cable
- Steel
- Heavy-duty build
Maximize Safety
Keep crews off the rolls
Increase Speed
Faster felt changes
Reduce Downtime
Back to production sooner
Built to Last
Reusable for years
Finally, a Better Way to Install Press Felts
Every minute a paper machine sits idle costs money. Changing a press felt shouldn't require workers crawling across rolls, struggling to maintain control, or risking injuries just to guide hundreds of pounds of felt through the machine.
Whether you're replacing press felts, dryer fabrics, or specialty machine clothing, GripLock™ delivers dependable holding power while helping reduce installation time and operator fatigue.
Why Maintenance Teams Choose GripLock™
Safer changes. Stronger grip. Less downtime.
Improve Safety
Reduce the need for operators to climb across machine rolls or place themselves in hazardous positions.
Reduce Downtime
Faster felt changes mean getting your machine back into production sooner.
Strong, Consistent Grip
Engineered to maintain positive engagement throughout the pulling process.
Built to Last
Industrial construction designed for repeated maintenance shutdowns.
Built for Modern Paper Mills
Heavy-duty steel, engineered for the mill floor
The IMWX GripLock™ Felt Puller is manufactured from heavy-duty steel components designed for demanding mill environments.
- Heavy-duty steel construction
- High-grip clamping jaws
- Secure attachment point for rope or pull cable
- Fast installation and removal
- Reusable for years of service
- Designed to help reduce felt damage
Typical Installation
Simple. Fast. Reliable.
Position the felt
Position the replacement felt at the machine ready for installation.
Attach the pullers
Attach multiple GripLock™ Felt Pullers evenly across the trailing edge.
Connect ropes
Connect pull ropes or cables to each puller's welded attachment ring.
Pull evenly
Pull evenly from the opposite side of the machine for controlled feed.
Remove & reuse
Remove GripLock™ once installation is complete.
Applications
Wherever machine clothing gets installed
Paper Mills
Pulp Mills
Tissue Machines
Packaging Mills
Specialty Paper Production
Paper Machine Clothing Installation
Felt Replacement
Dryer Fabric Installation
Pricing
Volume pricing built for mill operations
Minimum order quantity: 50 pieces. Volume pricing available for OEMs, contractors and multi-mill operations.
50–99 pieces
$165
/ each
Starter quantity
100–149 pieces
$143
/ each
Crew kit
150–199 pieces
$139
/ each
Multi-machine
200+ pieces
$135
/ each
OEM / multi-mill
| Quantity | Price each |
|---|---|
| 50–99 pieces | $165 |
| 100–149 pieces | $143 |
| 150–199 pieces | $139 |
| 200+ pieces | $135 |
Why IMWX?
Built by people who understand the mill
Industrial Machine Worx builds custom industrial equipment every day. GripLock™ isn't a catalog product — it's manufactured by people who understand industrial maintenance, fabrication, and equipment reliability.
Built for professionals. Built to last.
Request a Quote
Need replacement felt pullers?
Need custom dimensions? Need OEM manufacturing? Contact IMWX today for pricing, lead times and custom manufacturing.
- Pricing & volume discounts
- Lead times for your shutdown schedule
- Custom dimensions & OEM manufacturing
Prefer to talk? Email sales@imwx.us