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LMC Releases Stationary Pneumatic and Hydraulic Chucks

August 31, 2011

Chandox brand stationary pneumatic and hydraulic chucks are available from LMC Workholding. The 2 actuating axes self-centering solid air chuck fixtures are suitable for machining centers and feature 4-jaw clamping but only require 1 air inlet outlet for clamping. 2-jaw and 3-jaw hollow power chuck fixtures with built-in type cylinders are also utilized for machining applications. These chucks provide a gripping force range up to 44 kn (9891 lb-f) on smaller models and up 142.1 kn (31,945 lb-f) on larger models for heavy duty cutting. Other features include rust-proof cylinder and dust-proof and waterproof structure.

Chandox super thin manual chucks and chucks for quality measurement and gaging are also available.  Various models and specifications are offered. Hard jaws and soft jaws can be used alternatively. A chuck flange on the powerful type super thin chucks makes loading and unloading simpler and more convenient.  Super thin square chucks offer repetitive gripping accuracy with hard jaws within 0.02 mm.