Systec Pneumatic Power Chucks Feature Cast Clamp Times

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Lexair’s Systec self contained pneumatic power chuck features fast clamp and unclamp times, the bodies are steel that has been hardened to a 62 HRC and precision ground and internal safety valves prevent the loss of air pressure and grip force.

Edited by Bart Bishop

Former Assistant Editor, Production Machining

Lexair’s Systec self contained pneumatic power chuck features rigidity and durability. The chucks feature fast clamp and unclamp times. They are available in a two, three, or four jaw version. All sizes are available with inch or metric serrations. The bodies are steel that has been hardened to a 62 HRC and precision ground. Internal safety valves prevent the loss of air pressure and grip force.

The power chuck can be used with indexers and manual/CNC teach lathes with no actuator. It is available in diameters of 135, 170, 215, 260 and 315 mm and has center through-holes of: 23, 39, 52, 92 and 115 mm. The maximum grip force on the largest chuck is 18,000 lbs of force at 1000 rpm. Also, mounting plates are available for A2-5 to A2-11 spindle faces, and the power chucks are capable of manual or automatic operation.