
Planet Acquires ProHold Hydraulic Vises
Planet Products Corporation has acquired a patent license to manufacture the ProHold hydraulic vise line. The ProHold hydraulic vises provide an adjustable and consistent clamping force, bi-directional clamping, and are fully automation capable using an external or internal hydraulic power unit. Vises are available in 4 or 6" configurations, and can be used individually, stacked in-line, or...
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Kurt HD and HDL Workholding Replaces DL430 DoubleLock and CT430 Cluster Tower - New And Enhanced Kurt Workholding Features Meet Needs of Latest Machining Centers
Minneapolis, Minnesota: When machinists asked for new workholding features to meet the needs of the latest machining centers, Kurt answered with its HD and HDL Vises and Towers. These workholding products replace the Kurt DL430 DoubleLock and CT430 ClusterTowers®. The HD and HDL series vises and towers are new, patented designs providing more options for faster setups, larger workholding...
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Portable Chain Vises grip pipe up to 12 in. in diameter.
Designed to hold PVC, steel, and copper pipes, TRISTAND® Model 460-6 has 1/8-6 in. capacity, while Model 460-12 has 12 in. jaw and extended chain to grip pipe from 1/8-12 in. Integrated ground lug provides conductive surface to connect weld ground, while jack screw helps stabilize units during use. Both are self-hooking for pipe up to 4 in., which helps when second hand is not available to...
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Machining Vise evenly distributes clamping force.
Designed to replace Model D675, Anglock® D688 features 8.8 in. jaw opening and repeatability to within 0.001 in. Unit produces up to 7,968 lb of clamping force with 80 lb-ft input torque. Designed with high-precision roller bearings, alloy steel screw mechanism, and porosity-free 80,000 psi ductile iron body, vise is suited for boring, tapping, drilling, and finishing. Other features...
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6 Engineering & High-Performance Plastics Used for Machined Components
This resource breaks down six of the most commonly used high-performance plastics, properties and common applications, and questions to ask during material selection.
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Modular 5-Axis Vise decreases stationary jaw deflection.
Equipped with Anglock® feature that minimizes part lift, MaxLock(TM) 350 holds parts with up to 10,000 lb clamping force at 60 lb-ft input torque for max rigidity and close tolerance repeatability in all axes. It enables obstruction-free, high-speed machining in all 5 axes and is constructed with steel components. Featuring 0.625 in. stroke, vise is adjustable to handle any desired clamping...
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Pneumatic Vise achieves repeat accuracy up to 0.01 mm.
Featuring one-piece rigid base body, TANDEM KSP+64 achieves gripping forces up to 4,500 N. Unit features 64 mm footprint that allows multiple units to be closely mounted, up to 16 vises in 1 ftÂ-². Variety of jaws allows for flexibility and customization, and each jaw can stroke 2 mm in 0.06 seconds. Self-centering clamping force block is also available in 100, 160, and 250 mm sizes.
Read More »Two Tier Quality Assurance for Toolmex Products
Extending Toolmex TMX Workholding and Tooling Product Lines, Customers Increase Productivity with Tested Products NATICK, Massachusetts - June 17, 2010 - Toolmex Corporation, a leading workholding and tooling product designer and supplier, announced today that they are extending their current workholding line of manual and power chucks, cylinders, v-flanges and vises. The Toolmex Product...
Read More »Toolmex Showcases Workholding, Tooling and Lathe Technologies in Booths W-2428 and S-9449 at IMTS
NATICK, Massachusetts - July 30, 2010 - Toolmex Corporation, a leading industrial supplier, reveals new workholding and tooling products as well as new lathe technologies at the 2010 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at McCormick Place in Chicago, September 13-18, in booths W-2428 and S-9449. We are excited about ITMS 2010. Our product line has expanded during the past few years,...
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Single Station Vise offers full 9 in. jaw opening.
Suited for clamping large parts, Model HDM690 distributes up to 6,000 lb of clamping force evenly across jaw surface. Unit provides 0.0007 in. accuracy and minimal stationary jaw deflection. Constructed with 80,000 psi ductile iron body, vice features quick-change movable jaw, precision roller bearings, hardened vise screw mechanism, and AngLock® spherical segment in jaw that minimizes jaw...
Read More »Jergens, Inc. Workholding Solutions Group to Highlight Quick Change Fixturing at IMTS 2010
Cleveland, OH - June 21, 2010 -Jergens, Inc. will showcase its line of quick change fixturing solutions in booth W-2312 at the 2010 IMTS show being held at Chicago's McCormick Place September 13 - 18. Jergens will hold demonstrations of its three premier quick change fixturing solutions, including the Bock Brand Quick Change System, the Ball Lock(TM) Mounting System, and the Zero Point System...
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High or Low Volume Custom Crates and Boxes Available from Reid Packaging
Reid provides mil-spec crates and corrugated boxes in custom dimensions from single to triple wall and will even package them on-site. Check out the video to learn more.
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