Hardinge failsafe 5C collet block improves safety and reduces scrap

Parts remain clamped if loss of air occurs when using the Hardinge failsafe collet block (closer). Air is required during setup to receive the part, whether using a single collet block or a sub-plate of multiple blocks. After setup, a unique spring design holds the workpiece with 1,760 pounds of optimum 5C drawbar force. The spring-to-close design provides the opportunity to use pallet shuttles without the need for air or hydraulic lines. If loss of air should occur during the machining process, parts will remain clamped and concentricity will be maintained without downtime, waste or injury. Modular units can be used vertically, horizontally or in any position for machining or assembly operations. These units will line up on a trunnion plate for fourth-axis, multiple-part machining with a rotary table. Each unit has a 5” square footprint with four mounting holes 4” on-center. A 1/8-27 NPT port is located on the back of the unit for connection to shop air. Maximum operating pressure is 75 psi. Multiple units will connect to a single pneumatic connection, but can have separate valves for controlled workpiece placement during setup. Custom sub-plates, modular setups, valve assemblies and special collets can be provided by Hardinge to meet individual requirements.

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