ClampMatic Hydra Vises
- LOAD
Insert the workpiece, adjust the movable jaw until it touches the workpiece by rotating the hydra-spindle clockwise, then back off the jaw by turning the hydra-spindle counterclockwise three easily-felt detents.
- AUTO-CLAMP
Adjust the desired clamping pressure according to the input pressure chart, then actuate the shop air pressure. ClampMatic's jaw position will consistently repeat to within 0.0001".
- UNCLAMP/UNLOAD
Use manual or totally automatic NC, or any other type of control appropriate for each application, to release the clamping air pressure. For safety, the movable jaw backs off 0.080" to facilitate unloading the workpiece.
Two, three, or more ClampMatic hydra vises may be operated in tandem from a single actuating device, such as: a built-in manual slide valve, a manual push-button, automatic relay, cam switch, electric solenoid or any other method appropriate for your specific application.
Air pressure precisely controls the vise clamping force from a minimum of 4,400 lbs. (ClampMatic sizes 1 and 2) to a maximum of 18,000 lbs. (ClampMatic size 3). This clamping flexibility is provided by 45-100 psi shop air.
| Input Pressure | Clamping Force Lbs. (x1000) |
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| PSI | Size 1 | Size 2 | Size 3 |
| 45 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 7.5 |
| 60 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| 73 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 13.2 |
| 85 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 16.7 |
| 100 | - | 9.9 | 18.0 |