Chucks

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.

Lexair's new Model 16C wrench-operated collet chuck has an integral A2-5 nose to accommodate standard 16C collets up to 1.625", as well as bolt-on closing rings and ID mandrels.

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. has introduced a new, high-precision hydraulic chuck for clamping straight shank tools with diameters ¼" to 1 ¼" and 6mm to 32mm.

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. has introduced Mega ER Grip, a new premium ER collet chuck system featuring a runout accuracy of .00012" (3µm) at 5xD.

BIG Kaiser now offers BIG Daishowa's high precision Mega ER Grip with the KAISER modular KAB connection, allowing custom collet chuck configurations with standard components.

The flexible, modular Unilock Zero-Point Clamping System, offered by BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc., is available in a kit specifically designed for all Haas 160mm platter rotary indexing tables.

With among the highest levels of transmittable torque due to a more compact design, featuring a 40 percent thicker front-wall cross-section, the new HydroForce HT universal hydraulic chuck from Kennametal is a cost-effective chucking solution that simplifies inventory while maximizing tool life and machining results for milling, drilling, reaming, and other rotating applications, according to the company.

ISCAR is introducing unique chucks that combine user-friendly hydraulic clamping with side screw clamping for Weldon type shank tools.

New to market from Pioneer is the BC Mill Chuck milling line available in ¾, 1 and 1 ¼ inch sizes.

The EXSYS/EPPINGER PRECI-FLEX Adapter System is continuously expanding to meet the toolholding needs of today's manufacturers. Joining the PRECI-FLEX line of high-precision modular tooling systems are the new Type 02 extended adapters and new Shrink-Fit adapters.