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...
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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...
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Bar Feeder handles various sizes and shapes of bar stock.
By changing feed tube size, RHINOBAR can be customized for virtually any size bar stock. Tube sizes range from -¼-2-¾ in. in 1/8 in. increments, accommodating bar stock diameters from 1/8-2-¾ in., and up to 12 ft long. Pedestal and barrel clamps provide stability, preventing whip or spin of bar. Oil fills gap between bar stock and feed tube, acting as noise damping support. End-of-bar signal...
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Bar Feeder utilizes hydrodynamic forces for operation.
Mini-Rhinobar single-tube bar feeder is engineered for Swiss type CNC screw machines and small, fixed-head CNC lathes. Oil fills gap between bar stock and feed tube, acting as noise damping support. Oil flow and pressure are controlled with single valve, which also allows for accurate bar control and minimizes vibration. Mini-Rhinobar can be controlled from remote pendant for safe operation. Feed...
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Control Valves suit corrosive environments.
Hi-Cyclic(R) directional control valves are constructed of corrosion resistant solid brass with stainless steel spool. They are available in direct ported or manifold mount body styles with 8 spool configurations in sizes from 1/8 through 1/2 in. NPT or SAE ports. With operating pressure of 3000 psi, valves have max length of 2 1/4 in. and max body height of 2 5/8 in. Unit provides a low...
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Collet Closer offers 3.5 in. capacity.
35J hydraulic collet closer operates at maximum of 5,000 psi for clamping in high-pressure applications. All-steel fixed length design keeps collet and part stable to maintain fixed height from part to part. Draw tube force is 1.8X line pressure. 35J has precision-bored holes in base for easy alignment. It can be used in multiple configurations using connector bushings to reduce both footprint...
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Collet Closer is suitable for miniature workholding.
Tiny Mini-Collet Closer is 1-1/2 in. square with 3/4 in. dia capacity, can be mounted on vertical machining centers or CNC drilling and tapping machines, and is suitable for machining miniature parts such as medical devices, fuel injectors and computer components. It can be used as single unit or in multiple configurations either horizontally or vertically, and can be activated by air or...
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Poppet Valves are solenoid operated.
Bronze Star-® direct solenoid-operated 2-way poppet valves employ pulse width modulated solenoid electronics to extend solenoid life and reduce power usage. Constructed of non-corrosive bronze, brass, and stainless steel, valves are designed to operate from 29 in. mg vacuum to 500 psi air. Valves are available in NPT pipe sizes ranging from 1/4 to 2 in. Seal options are available to handle most...
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Collet Chucks bolt directly to lathe spindle nose.
Direct mount collet chucks can be used on any spindle that uses draw tube type actuator. With pull back design, compact units are suited for clamping small diameter workpieces, increasing tool clearances and reducing strain on spindle bearings. Rigid clamping allows increased machine speeds for bar feed applications. Chucks are available in types 5C, 16C, 3J, 20C and 25C. Threaded nose is...
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 »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 »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 »Lexair Customer Service Department Changes
We would like to inform you of recent changes within our Fluid Power Customer Service Group. We have recently added additional personnel to this department. The reasons for doing so are many and include the ever increasing volume of orders, inquiries, etc. that must be handled on a daily basis by this department. Many of you already know or have spoken with Nancy Suttles over the past twenty plus...
Read More »Tube-O-Matic® Valve Series Product Spotlight
This month's bulletin is designed to give everyone a more enlightened view of our Tube-O-Matic-® series product line. This uniquely designed valve was developed over thirty years ago to solve the problems associated with wear and maintenance when controlling abrasive and corrosive media such as sand blasting compounds, metal chips, liquid or powdered chemicals, machine tool coolant, gases,...
Read More »Lexair, Inc. announces additional information and features added to our website
As you know, we announced the unveiling of our totally renovated website last fall. Since that time we have continually added new information and features to help make using our site easier and more beneficial. New features include: o A readily accessible website SEARCH function has been added that can be found near the top right corner of any page once you have entered either the Machine Tool...
Read More »Possible opportunities in the expanding fields of Ethanol/Gasoline blending and Biodiesel fuel production
As we are all painfully aware, the price of foreign oil continues to soar. With these escalating prices and shorter supplies comes the need for America to look at and invest in alternative energy sources. I would like to touch on two such alternatives and the possibility of selling Lexair, Inc. products into these markets. Ethanol, by definition, is 200 proof pure ethyl alcohol. It is usually...
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