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Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

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301 E Commerce Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173 US

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Phone: 847-310-8787
Toll-Free: 800-222-4138
Fax: 847-310-9484

A Special Message from Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

Kitagawa-North Tech Inc.

Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc. offers the highest level of workholding solutions, global engineering collaboration, as well as improved customer service and support throughout North and South America. The newly formed Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc. brings to market Kitagawa’s vast workholding experience being the chuck of choice for the majority of major lathe manufacturers. Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc. offers the most comprehensive workholding product offering including: standard 3 Jaw Chucks, Pull Back, Quick Change, Wheel Chucks, Super Large Bore, High Speed, Counter Balanced, Closed Center, Long Stroke, Four Jaw Self Centering, Finger Chucks, Self Contained Air Chucks, Ultra High Precision, Specialty Chucks and a full product offering of high quality Cylinders. Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc. also offers workholding solutions from Tecnomors and Rotomors. Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc engineers design, test, deliver and install Custom Workholding for your specific application meeting the strictest workholding requirements. Online parts ordering is available at: http://ecommerce.ntwhi.com.

Company Profiles

Kitagawa-North Tech Inc.

The exclusive U.S. representative of Kitagawa products in North and South America, NorthTech Workholding has now joined forces with Kitagawa Iron Works to become; Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc. effective 10-1-06. Combined, the two companies will offer the highest level of workholding solutions, global engineering collaboration, as well as improved customer service and support throughout North and South America. As Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc, the two companies will exchange and share their individual technical expertise, offering customers more advanced application solutions and enhance their offerings to high volume manufacturers. The company will also draw on its advanced global engineering capabilities, using both the resources of Kitagawa Iron Works in Japan and Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc. in the United States.

Trade Names of Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

Kitagawa
NorthTech Workholding
Rotomors
Tecnomors

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Product Announcements Provided By Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

DL SERIES POWER CHUCKS FROM KITAGAWA OFFER THE LATEST IN ROTATIONAL WORKHOLDING INNOVATION -

DL SERIES POWER CHUCKS FROM KITAGAWA OFFER THE LATEST IN ROTATIONAL WORKHOLDING INNOVATION

Provided By Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

Kitagawa’s DL Series Dual Lock Power Chuck is the newest innovation in rotational workholding. The DL Series represents the first radial guideway power chuck with no jaw lifting, and z-axis repeatability near zero. Because traditional workholding solutions for length control involve some form of "pull back" chuck, jaw stroke length is typically compromised. Also, traditional solutions may interfere with the z-axis loading of the workpiece. Kitagawa's new DL Series Power Chuck directly addresses these design challenges. The DL Series Chuck actuates and clamps the workpiece using traditional radial actuation. Then, in the second part of the actuation, as the chuck develops gripping force the DL Series Chuck performs a final axial, z-axis pull-back movement to a fixed stop. This unique two-step actuation ensures highly accurate length control and superb axial repeatability. The DL Series Chuck features wide gripping diameters, for both I.D. and O.D. gripping. The Kitagawa DL is sealed to keep dust particles out and lubrication in, it allows for seating confirmation and is ideal for use in automation lines. The DL-Series Power Chuck is available in 6" and 8" sizes and accepts conventional serrated jaws. For more information, contact NorthTech Workholding Inc., 301 E. Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (800) 222- 4138, Fax: (847) 310-9484, email: inquiry@ntwhi.com, or visit NorthTech Workholding's Web site at: www.ntwhi.com.
KITAGAWA AND NORTHTECH WORKHOLDING COME TOGETHER AS ONE COMPANY TO BECOME KITAGAWA-NORTHTECH INC. -

KITAGAWA AND NORTHTECH WORKHOLDING COME TOGETHER AS ONE COMPANY TO BECOME KITAGAWA-NORTHTECH INC.

Provided By Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

The exclusive U.S. representative of Kitagawa products in North and South America, NorthTech Workholding has now joined forces with Kitagawa Iron Works to become; Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc. effective 10-1-06. Combined, the two companies will offer the highest level of workholding solutions, global engineering collaboration, as well as improved customer service and support throughout North and South America. As Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc, the two companies will exchange and share their individual technical expertise, offering customers more advanced application solutions and enhance their offerings to high volume manufacturers. The company will also draw on its advanced global engineering capabilities, using both the resources of Kitagawa Iron Works in Japan and Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc. in the United States. The newly formed Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc. brings to market Kitagawa’s vast workholding experience being the chuck of choice for the majority of major lathe manufacturers. Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc. offers the most comprehensive workholding product offering including: standard 3 Jaw Chucks, Pull Back, Quick Change, Wheel Chucks, Super Large Bore, High Speed, Counter Balanced, Closed Center, Long Stroke, Four Jaw Self Centering, Finger Chucks, Self Contained Air Chucks, Ultra High Precision, Specialty Chucks and a full product offering of high quality Cylinders. Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc. also offers workholding solutions from Tecnomors and Rotomors. Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc engineers design, test, deliver and install Custom Workholding for your specific application meeting the strictest workholding requirements. For more information visit www.kitagawa.com or contact Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc., 301 E. Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (800) 222- 4138, Fax: (847) 310-9484 Email: info@kitagawa.com.
KITAGAWA INTRODUCES ML SERIES EXTRA LONG JAW STROKE SPECIALTY CHUCKS FOR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES -

KITAGAWA INTRODUCES ML SERIES EXTRA LONG JAW STROKE SPECIALTY CHUCKS FOR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES

Provided By Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

Kitagawa’s new ML Series satisfies the industry’s demand for extra long jaw stroke specialty chucks. The ML Series is part of the Kitagawa niche based specialty workholding offered by NorthTech Workholding. Kitagawa has engineered a long jaw stroke power chuck available in three, two and single jaw configurations. The Kitagawa ML 3-jaw configuration is a long stroke chuck with up to 1” stroke per jaw as standard. This chuck is ideal for gripping workpieces with flanges that must be swallowed requiring the jaws to open far enough to clear the larger diameter flange and grip on the smaller diameter datums. The MLT is Kitagawa’s 2-jaw long stroke chuck. It is ideally suited for square, rectangular or unusually shaped workpieces. The single jaw version of Kitagawa’s long stroke chuck is the MLV. It incorporates a custom designed fixed locator or jig for locating workpieces. All three configurations are available in 6” or 8” sizes. The ML Series power chucks feature unique functionality allowing workholding engineers to satisfy the most challenging of today workholding applications. For more information, contact NorthTech Workholding Inc., 301 E. Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (800) 222- 4138, Fax: (847) 310-9484, email: inquiry@ntwhi.com, or visit NorthTech Workholding's Web site at: www.ntwhi.com.
KITAGAWA'S LATEST WHEEL CHUCK OFFERS ADVANCED PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY FEATURES -

KITAGAWA'S LATEST WHEEL CHUCK OFFERS ADVANCED PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY FEATURES

Provided By Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

Kitagawa's FG56L Series automobile wheel chucks are now available from NorthTech Workholding. The FG56L Series offers wheel manufacturers advanced performance, part seating confirmation, higher throughput and exceptional quality. Utilizing Kitagawa’s advanced design principles, the FG56L Series eliminates crashes and the potential for damage that can occur due to misloads. This expertly designed wheel chuck reduces downtime, labor and parts costs, while ensuring safe operation. Further reducing operating costs, the FG56L Series requires only two levers to accommodate wheels ranging from 13" to 20” diameters. Kitagawa's emphasis on quality translates into a better concept, design, fit and finish with the FG56L Series. In fact, running at speeds of up to 2,500 rpm, the FG56L will produce super finishes. The fully assembled FG56L comes prebalanced from the factory within 3 grams at the O.D. and ready to install. “Turnkey” solutions and installation are available from NorthTech Workholding. NorthTech Workholding also offers motorcycle and truck wheel chucks from Kitagawa - all are durable and easy to set up, and they provide quick size -to -size change over. For more information, contact NorthTech Workholding Inc., 301 E. Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (800) 222- 4138, Fax: (847) 310-9484, email: inquiry@ntwhi.com, or visit NorthTech Workholding's Web site at: www.ntwhi.com.
KITAGAWA'S NEW PLS PULL LOCK WORK GRIPPER PROVIDES OPTIMUM ACCURACY AND PART LENGTH CONTROL -

KITAGAWA'S NEW PLS PULL LOCK WORK GRIPPER PROVIDES OPTIMUM ACCURACY AND PART LENGTH CONTROL

Provided By Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

Kitagawa’s PLS Series Pull Down Work Grippers offer superior part stability during machining center operations. Consistent gripping forces along with axial, pull down actuation, provide accurate length control on the Z axis. These key features can be of significant value to the aerospace industry and other demanding industries. Now there is precision work gripper with the same trusted Kitagawa engineering as their proven lathe workholding equipment. An alternative to conventional jigs, the PLS Series is suitable for a variety of workholding applications. The PLS Series Work Gripper is fully sealed against chip and coolant contamination, perfect for those tough machining environments. An optional seating detection system is ideal for automated processes requiring feedback from the workholding device, ensuring correct part location. The compact (low profile for clearance) and lightweight PLS Series is easy to install and set up. The PLS Series is available in 4”, 6” and 8” diameters. Two or more units can be grouped together for even greater productivity. NorthTech Workholding, Inc., the exclusive U.S. Representative of Kitagawa products in North America and Brazil, offers the highest quality and versatility in workholding. NorthTech's experienced team of workholding engineers can provide custom workholding solutions for your specific applications. For more information, please contact NorthTech Workholding Inc., 301 E. Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (800) 222- 4138, Fax: (847) 310-9484, email: inquiry@ntwhi.com, or visit NorthTech Workholding's Web site at: www.ntwhi.com.

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Proper Workholding Selection

An in-depth look at the overall application is the best way to determine the most suitable workholding for a job. Experienced workholding engineers can play an important role in the selection process.
Finger Chucks For Axial Gripping

New from Kitagaw/NorthTech Workholding, the FG series of finger chucks provide axial gripping in a series of standard sizes. The chucks simply pull back to a locator or centering device with an axial motion. According to the company, these finger chucks use strong, stable axial clamping to firmly grip flanged materials, thin-wall parts, irregular shaped parts, gears and more.
Pull-Down Work Gripper

Kitagawa's PLS series pull-down work grippers offer part stability during machining center operations. Consistent gripping forces along with axial, pull-down actuation, provide accurate length control on the Z axis. An alternative to conventional jigs, the grippers are suitable for a variety of workholding applications and are sealed against chip and coolant contamination.

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Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

Contact Information

A Special Message from Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

Company Profiles

Product Categories of Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

Trade Names of Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

Deep Links

Product Announcements Provided By Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

DL SERIES POWER CHUCKS FROM KITAGAWA OFFER THE LATEST IN ROTATIONAL WORKHOLDING INNOVATION

Provided By Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

KITAGAWA AND NORTHTECH WORKHOLDING COME TOGETHER AS ONE COMPANY TO BECOME KITAGAWA-NORTHTECH INC.

Provided By Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

KITAGAWA INTRODUCES ML SERIES EXTRA LONG JAW STROKE SPECIALTY CHUCKS FOR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES

Provided By Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

KITAGAWA'S LATEST WHEEL CHUCK OFFERS ADVANCED PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY FEATURES

Provided By Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

KITAGAWA'S NEW PLS PULL LOCK WORK GRIPPER PROVIDES OPTIMUM ACCURACY AND PART LENGTH CONTROL

Provided By Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc.

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