Fraser, Michigan-based Fixtureworks®, a leading North American manufacturer and supplier of clamps, fixturing accessories, machine tool components and rollers & bumpers, has introduced a new lineup of heavy-duty flex locators as well as associated pins and jaws.
Flex locators are locating elements for changing various attachments and components for both small and large fixtures. Flex locators provide locating and clamping in one operation and are designed for quick change applications. These flex clamping locators find and fasten in a single operation — without the use of tools.
The heavy-duty pneumatic flex locators, identified as AMWHF, are a zero-point system that enables consistent and highly precise positioning. They are made from steel with black oxide finish and provide an accuracy of ±0.005.
The clamping force is 900/1,910 lb. without air supply and can be increased up to 2,698/5,845 lb. with the turbo function. This is a positioning system that can be used for quick-change machining operations. The overall diameter of the modules is 105 or 140 mm.
The module clamps the plate with spring force and can be boosted by supplying air to the turbo port. Supplying air to the unclamping port opens the module and releasing air allows the spring to hold the clamping pin for clamping.
The new flex locators can also be used as an ID and OD clamp by attaching a jaw. The OD Jaw (AMWHF-1) and the ID Jaw (AMWHF-2) each have a diameter of 120 and 160 mm making it a multifunctional product. Workpiece locating repeatability is ±0.03 and jaw locating repeatability is ±0.02, and when used as an OD or ID clamp, the module retracts the pin (25 and 43 mm in length and made from steel) in order to grip and hold the outer or inner circumference of the workpiece. This new locator is the first of its kind that can be used for multiple applications in order to simplify operations.
Pneumatic clamping locators are ideal for frequent changeovers in automated machinery. They enable quick clamping and positioning with excellent repeatability, reducing setup time for plates, tooling, and fixtures. Pneumatic clamping boosts the clamping force, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications. These automated clamping locators offer a quick, simple, and secure changeover solution to enhance your productivity.
In addition to new heavy-duty flex locators, Fixtureworks offers other quick-change flex locators, shaft locking clamps, other quick change pneumatic clamping fasteners, quick action spring plunger clamps, handle and levers, knobs and grips, equipment handles, hand wheels and cranks, hinges and latches, leveling supports, industrial rubber bumpers, stops and wheels, fixture clamps, clamping locating systems, work positioning elements, vises, grippers and mechanical linear actuators.
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