Collet Closer clamps down on machining centers.
Press Release Summary:
High-pressure hydraulic Tri-Grip 5C collet is suitable for workholding applications in vertical and horizontal machining centers. It operates 3 collets simultaneously, with each on 2-1/2 in. center. Collet and part do not move, maintaining fixed height from part to part. It automatically locates collet locking screw access on top of collet block, which allows infinite collet or part orientation. Multiple closers can be clustered on fixture.Original Press Release:
New Lexair Tri-Grip 5C Hydraulic Collet Closer Proves Ideal For Custom Machining Center Applications
LEXINGTON. KY (November 16. 2001) - The new Tri-Grip 5C high pressure hydraulic collet closer from Lexair, Inc., designed for heavy duty clamping, is ideal for custom workholding applications in vertical and horizontal machining centers.
The Tri-Grip 5C collet closer operates three collets at a time with each one on a uniform 2 1/2" center and its unique patent pending design locates the collet locking screw access on top of the collet block, which allows infinite collet or part orientation.
With a compact design and simplified hydraulic plumbing, the new collet closer operates at a maximum of 5,000 psi hydraulic pressure. The capacity of the new collet closer is 1.062 for standard 5C collets and the drawtube force is 1.1 X line pressure.
A double-acting cylinder design ensures positive opening and closing of the collet. The new aluminum high-pressure hydraulic 5C collet closer is a fixed length design so that the collet and part do not move, maintaining a fixed height from part to part.
Its small, compact profile allows multiple closers to be clustered on a single fixture plate by utilizing Lexair Hydraulic Connector bushings to reduce both footprint and hose requirements.
Lexair also offers a full line of hydraulic accessories, including fittings, hydraulic pumps, valves, hoses, and couplers to support its entire high-pressure hydraulic collet closer line.
Lexair is a manufacturer and marketer of heavy duty, precision hydrodynamic bar feed systems; magazine style short bar loaders; fixed length, direct mount and wrench operated collet chucks; collet workholding systems and CNC bar pullers.
