Pneumatic vices

Pneumatic vices

The pneumatic vices are used for clamping workpiece on machine tools such as machining centers, drilling machines, transfer machines and they may also be used for assembly of various products. The clamping of the workpiece takes place through a collet interchangeably housed inside the device; the advantage compared to other clamping systems is the perfect centering of the workpiece. The closing and opening of the collet takes place with pneumatic drive without use of springs for sleeve return. The external body of the device is designed to be fixed on the machine tool in both horizontal and vertical position. The pneumatic vices are produced with certified top quality steel and they are hardened and grinded.

The automatic vice is mainly used in CNC machine tools, milling machines, machining centers, surface grinders, which are state-of-the-art and use robotic systems, pallets, conveyor belts, and other automation machines for loading and unloading pieces. This vice opens and closes the jaws through the programming of the machine tool and the machinery designed for piece loading and unloading. Pieces through the actuation of solenoid valves connected to numerical control or PLC ensure the opening and closing of the jaws, ensuring clamping during processing and loading/unloading movement. Usually, it finds application in the production of particularly numerous parts or part families, in very large production batches, where machinery often operates automatically 24 hours a day.