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Collet Closer is designed for miniature workholding.
Machinery & Machining Tools

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 Chuck eliminates tool interference problems.
Machinery & Machining Tools

Collet Chuck eliminates tool interference problems.

ProDyneÂ-® 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...

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Bar Feeder handles various sizes and shapes of bar stock.
Communication Systems & Equipment

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 Â-¼-2Â-¾ in. in 1/8 in. increments, accommodating bar stock diameters from 1/8-2Â-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....

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Bar Feeder utilizes hydrodynamic forces for operation.
Communication Systems & Equipment

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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Collet Chuck suits lathes with programmable barloaders.
Machinery & Machining Tools

Collet Chuck suits lathes with programmable barloaders.

ProdyneÂ-® Servo Collet Chuck utilizes pull-to-close design that maintains position of barstock against barloader pusher as chuck closes, eliminating need for turret stop for positioning. Models S16, S20, S22, and S26 offer max bar capacity of 1.625, 2.000, 2.225, 2.625 in., respectively. Wedge design provides high grip force regardless of rpm. Features include concentricity adjustment...

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Collet Closers hold parts up to 6 in. diameter.
Mechanical Components and Assemblies

Collet Closers hold parts up to 6 in. diameter.

Pull-back style collet closers, with A2-5 spindle nose, accept 16C collets up to 1 5/8 in., 16C step chucks up to 6 in. diameter, and expanding nose 16C collets for ID holding. Operating at maximum of 150 psi air or 400 psi hydraulic, drawtube force is 22.5 x line pressure, yielding theoretical clamping force of 5,062 lb on air and 13,750 lb on hydraulic at maximum drawtube force.

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Poppet Valves are direct pilot or solenoid operated.
Fluid & Gas Flow Equipment

Poppet Valves are direct pilot or solenoid operated.

Available in Â-¾ and 1 in. normally closed configurations, 2-way poppet valves are suited for air, oil, water, or vacuum pressure applications with highly corrosive or ultra-pure liquid systems. Large poppet provides bubble-tight closure, even under low-pressure conditions. Featuring stainless steel body and internal parts, valves are rated 500 psi with Viton seals and brass/nickel plated...

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Collet Closer allows high-density part positioning.
Mechanical Components and Assemblies

Collet Closer allows high-density part positioning.

High-pressure Tri-Grip 5C, measuring 3.31 x 3.5 x 8 in., saves space within machining-center work cube. It contains 3 hydraulically actuated collets on 2Â-½ in. centers. With top-mounted collet-locking screw and side-mounted connector bushings for hydraulic plumbing, multiple closers can be mounted and operated flush to one another on all 4 sides. Unit operates at max hydraulic pressure of...

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