Lexair, Inc.
Lexington, KY 40511-1018
Front-Actuated Pneumatic Jaw Chuck Brings Automatic Workholding with Monster Grip Force to Manual or CNC Teach Lathes, Indexers, and Rotary Tables
Drawtube-free chuck has up to 4.5 dia. through-hole capacity and maximum 20,000 lbf gripping force Lexington, KY – The Systec front-actuated pneumatically powered jaw chuck from Lexair is an ideal automation upgrade for manual lathes, as well as rotary tables and indexers that require higher grip force for difficult applications. The self-contained air-open/air-close chucks are available in...
Read More »Product Spotlight - Shuttle Valves
The shuttle valve is an often misunderstood and overlooked fluid power accessory device. What exactly is it and what does it do? Pneumatically speaking, a shuttle valve is typically used when a pilot signal or air supply source needs to come from more than one location (think of it as an or device). If we look at the schematic below, we find that either Valve 1 or Valve 2 can be used to provide a...
Read More »Changes to Pilot Port Size and Pilot Pressure Range for Hi-Cyclic® Valve BDP Hydraulically Piloted Models
We have changed the port size of all hydraulically piloted versions from -¼ NPT to 7/16-20 (SAE-4) in an effort to be consistent with the thread types used and working pressure ratings of the hydraulically pilot operated models of the Hi-Cyclic-® Valve family. In the past, both air piloted and hydraulically piloted versions (BP and BDP) were manufactured with -¼ NPT pilot port connections. By...
Read More »Lexair, Inc. Product Application Information
December: 2005-The following information is being provided to assist in the application of our products. In addition to providing specific applications, we have also provided applications by Industry SIC Codes. Lexair, Inc. Product Application Information Poppet Valve Application Info o Economical replacements for expensive -¼ turn ball valves/actuators o Car wash equipment - low or high...
Read More »Updated Collet Closer Information
Fr: John Wayne Jennings National Sales Director-Valves Date: September 2007 Subject: Updated Collet Closer information Our family of Pneumatic/Low Pressure Hydraulic Collet Closers (found at this link from our website http://www.lexairinc.com/mta/cl-lpph-pr.html) recently went through a series of product updates and improvements. All models now feature the ability to be combined into multiple...
Read More »Real Life Application for the Mini 1 Valve
The application described below comes to us through Randy Russell, Sales Manager for Pneumatic Automation in Pelham, Alabama. Randy's application is using Lexair's Mini 1 Valve series model M3821301 (single air pilot, 3-way, three port). The pneumatic schematic found on page two is for a windshield holding fixture that utilizes Lexair Mini 1 air piloted valves as a vacuum break. The end effectors...
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Hydraulic Collet Closer features 2.25 in. capacity.
Accepting standard 22J collets, 22J Collet Closer operates at 5,000 psi max for heavy-duty clamping in high-pressure applications. All-steel fixed length design keeps collet and part stable to maintain fixed height from part to part. Drawtube force is 1.9X line pressure, and precision-bored orientation holes in base facilitate alignment. Machine can be used in multiple configurations using...
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Collet Closer is designed for miniature workholding.
Machined from solid, aircraft-quality aluminum with hardened steel bushings, 1C collet closer measures 1-½ in. square with -¼ in. dia capacity. It can be used as single unit or in multiple configurations and is activated by air or hydraulic pressure. Featuring fixed length collet clamping, miniature closer can be mounted on vertical machining centers or CNC drilling and tapping machines and is...
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Collet Chucks require no drawbar, cylinder, or closer.
Featuring universal flat back design, Wrench-Operated Collet Chucks can be operated manually with standard chuck key and are suited for workholding on lathes, mills, and grinders. Units are available in types 5C, 16C, 3J, and 22J, with respective workpiece capacities of 1 1/16, 1 5/8, 1-¾, and 2-¼ in. Concentricity is adjustable for optimum accuracy.
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Collet Chuck eliminates tool interference problems.
ProDyne-® Fixed Length Collet Chuck features quick change quarter turn collar system that enables setup changes to be performed in seconds. Compatible with machines using A-4, A-5, A-6, or A-8 spindle nose, product can be mounted using existing draw tube and actuator. Fixed length results in no drawback as collet closes. In typical applications, chuck offers TIR of .0005 in. and repeatability of...
Read More »Get a Grip on Precision with New OML Workholding Catalog
New four-page catalog provides specifications and details on unique vises and clamping systems designed for precision and productivity. LEXINGTON, KY – The new “Get a Grip on Precision” catalog from Lexair is a comprehensive guide to a unique line of productivity-boosting workholding devices from OML. The catalog includes the Genius precision 5-axis vise with 9000 lbf clamp force at the top...
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Front-Actuated Pneumatic Jaw Chuck Brings Automatic Workholding with Monster Grip Force to Manual or CNC Teach Lathes, Indexers, and Rotary Tables
Drawtube-free chuck has up to 4.5 dia. through-hole capacity and maximum 20,000 lbf gripping force Lexington, KY – The Systec front-actuated pneumatically powered jaw chuck from Lexair is an ideal automation upgrade for manual lathes, as well as rotary tables and indexers that require higher grip force for difficult applications. The self-contained air-open/air-close chucks are available in...
Read More »Lexair Appointed Exclusive Importer and Master Distributor for OML's Line of Precision Workholding Devices - Will Exhibit at IMTS
Modular, expandable, quick-change designs include the CIVI 2000 multi-clamping system, Genius and MC vices, the Automatic Positioning System, Vari CLAMP for irregular shapes, tombstones, and others. Lexington, KY- Lexair, a leading manufacturer of bar feeders, lathe collet chucks, and collet style workholding systems, has been appointed master distributor and exclusive importer of OML workholding...
Read More »Product Spotlight - Shuttle Valves
The shuttle valve is an often misunderstood and overlooked fluid power accessory device. What exactly is it and what does it do? Pneumatically speaking, a shuttle valve is typically used when a pilot signal or air supply source needs to come from more than one location (think of it as an or device). If we look at the schematic below, we find that either Valve 1 or Valve 2 can be used to provide a...
Read More »Changes to Pilot Port Size and Pilot Pressure Range for Hi-Cyclic® Valve BDP Hydraulically Piloted Models
We have changed the port size of all hydraulically piloted versions from -¼ NPT to 7/16-20 (SAE-4) in an effort to be consistent with the thread types used and working pressure ratings of the hydraulically pilot operated models of the Hi-Cyclic-® Valve family. In the past, both air piloted and hydraulically piloted versions (BP and BDP) were manufactured with -¼ NPT pilot port connections. By...
Read More »Subject: New Hi-Cyclic® Valve Catalog
Lexair proudly unveils our completely new Hi-Cyclic-® Valve Series catalog. The new catalog LX-325 combines the two previously existing catalogs (LX-135 and LX-300) into one highly updated piece of sales/reference literature. Highlights of the new catalog include: o Complete drawings for all models on a CD inside the back cover o A color cut-away view of a typical valve/spool area o More...
Read More »Subject: Personnel Changes
After twenty-three years of service, Al Lutz is retiring as our Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the end of May. Many of you personally know Al and have either worked directly with him or have spoken to him over the many years of devoted service that he has given to Lexair, Inc. Please join all of us here at Lexair, Inc. in congratulating him. Although he is retiring from his current...
Read More »Lexair, Inc. Product Application Information
December: 2005-The following information is being provided to assist in the application of our products. In addition to providing specific applications, we have also provided applications by Industry SIC Codes. Lexair, Inc. Product Application Information Poppet Valve Application Info o Economical replacements for expensive -¼ turn ball valves/actuators o Car wash equipment - low or high...
Read More »New Mini 1 Catalog
Lexair proudly unveils our completely new Mini 1 Valve Series catalog. The new catalog LX-530 combines the two previously existing catalogs (LX-500 and LX-525) into one highly updated piece of sales/reference literature. Highlights of the new catalog include: o Complete drawings for all models o A color cut-away view of the spool area o More specification information than before o Application...
Read More »Updated Collet Closer Information
Fr: John Wayne Jennings National Sales Director-Valves Date: September 2007 Subject: Updated Collet Closer information Our family of Pneumatic/Low Pressure Hydraulic Collet Closers (found at this link from our website http://www.lexairinc.com/mta/cl-lpph-pr.html) recently went through a series of product updates and improvements. All models now feature the ability to be combined into multiple...
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