Cartridge provides power-off clamping force.
Press Release Summary:
Amforce(TM) Force Cartidge applies constant clamping force in applications for fixtures, tools, and pallets to hold parts and components when pressure lines are disconnected. Heavy-duty disk springs are used to produce high pull force on clamp arms. Hydraulic pressure is used only to unclamp work piece; therefore, hydraulic failure has no effect on workholding capability. Cartridge is offered in 3 types, with 5 different clamping forces.
Original Press Release:
Amforce(TM) Cartridges - Power-off Workholding
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co., Rockford, IL announces
the new Amforce(TM) Force Cartridge. The Amforce(TM) is designed to apply constant clamping force in applications for fixtures, tools and pallets to hold parts and components when pressure lines are disconnected.
High quality heavy-duty disk springs are used to produce a high
pull force on the clamp arms. Hydraulic pressure is used only to
unclamp the work piece; therefore, hydraulic failure has no effect on the workholding capability and power-off clamping is
guaranteed. The Amforce(TM) power-off Cartridges are offered in 3
types, with 5 different clamping forces.
- Excellent clamp for pallets where hydraulic pressure line must be disconnected.
- Power-off clamping holds part securely in case of power failure.
- Rigid, oversized construction guarantees long life.
- Wide variety of mounting styles, sizes and clamp arms available.
- Tapped hole on end of rod allows for attaching custom components for retrofit applications.
Direct Inquiries To: Kris Drennen, Marketing Assistant
ADVANCED MACHINE & ENGINEERING CO.
2500 Latham Street
Rockford, IL 61103-3963
(815) 962-6076 FAX:(815) 962-6483
Web Site: www.ame.com
