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 Ã-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-CyclicÃ-® Valve family. In the past, both air piloted and hydraulically piloted versions (BP and BDP) were manufactured with Ã-¼ NPT pilot port...
Read More »Poppet Valves have integrated DIN style solenoids.
DIN style plug-in solenoid operators feature NEMA 4 electrical protection, dual function manual overrides, standard DIN 43650 Form A plug connections, and 232 psi pressure capability. Intrinsically safe version has Factory Mutual and CSA Approvals for hazardous location use, with 115 psi capability. Rated to 500 psi, main valve bodies are available in high ratio NC version from Ã-¼-2 in., and...
Read More »Lexair's Self Reciprocating, Magnetically Detented Magna-Cycle Valve Requires No Electrical Interface
LEXINGTON, KY (November 21, 2005) - The Magna-Cycle magnetically detented 4-way control valve from Lexair is a spool type, air pilot actuated valve. An adjustable permanent magnet in each actuating chamber holds the spool in position until the pilot pressure exceeds the holding power of the magnet. This magnetic detent action in the actuating chamber enables automatic control actions to be...
Read More »2-Way Stainless Steel Poppet Valves are Perfect for Highly Corrosive or Ultra-Pure Liquid Applications, and Can Now be Either Direct Pilot, or Solenoid Operated
LEXINGTON, KY (October 26, 2005) - Lexair Inc.'s 2-way poppet valve is available in Ã-¾ and 1 normally closed configurations, and is perfect for air, oil, water or vacuum pressure applications with highly corrosive or ultra-pure liquid systems. Available as either a direct pilot operated, or solenoid operated configuration, the valves are designed for use where quick positive control is...
Read More »Bar Feeder suits dedicated production jobs.
Designed for CNC lathes, RHINOBAR is available with tube sizes from Ã-¼-2Ã-¾ in. in 1/8 in. increments, accommodating bar stock diameters from 1/8-2Ã-¾ in. and up to 12 ft long. Pedestals and barrel clamps prevent whip or spin of bar. Oil fills gap between bar stock and feed tube, acting as noise damping support. Ergonomically placed controls and safety interlock switch facilitate...
Read More »Collet Chuck is designed to handle larger bar stock.
Front-mounted Full BoreÃ-® Chuck has mechanical grip, air-release design that makes full spindle bore available to handle hex, round, and square bar stock. Air is only used to open chuck, and spring force holds workpiece while being machined. Clamping force, adjustable by tightening or loosening collet using spanner holes, is constant regardless of spindle speed. Offered in 9 models with...
Read More »Collet Closer holds parts up to 6 in. diameter.
Offered with threaded nose, 5C pull-back style collet closer accepts standard 5C collets up to 11/16 in. diameter, 5C step chucks for parts up to 6 in. diameter, and expanding nose 5C collets for ID holding. Operating at max of 150 psi air or 750 psi hydraulic, drawtube force is 7.5 x line pressure, yielding theoretical clamping force of 1,688 lb on air and 8,438 lb on hydraulic at max drawtube...
Read More »Servo Collet Chuck works with programmable barloaders.
With wedge design that provides optimal grip force regardless of rpm, Pull to Close ProdyneÃ-® Servo Collet Chuck maintains position of barstock against barloader pusher as chuck closes to eliminate need for turret stop for positioning. Along with concentricity adjustment capability, product incorporates fixed length collet design, tapered nose shape, and master collet that utilizes S style...
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 Ã-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-CyclicÃ-® Valve family. In the past, both air piloted and hydraulically piloted versions (BP and BDP) were manufactured with Ã-¼ NPT pilot port...
Read More »Subject: New Hi-Cyclic-® Valve Catalog
Lexair proudly unveils our completely new Hi-CyclicÃ-® 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 »Poppet Valves have integrated DIN style solenoids.
DIN style plug-in solenoid operators feature NEMA 4 electrical protection, dual function manual overrides, standard DIN 43650 Form A plug connections, and 232 psi pressure capability. Intrinsically safe version has Factory Mutual and CSA Approvals for hazardous location use, with 115 psi capability. Rated to 500 psi, main valve bodies are available in high ratio NC version from Ã-¼-2 in., and...
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...
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