Work Supports automatically adjust to the proper height for supporting a workpiece, then lock securely to become fixed rests. Threaded-Body Work Supports are amazingly compact. Manifold mounting capability allows space-saving low-height installation. Available in four sizes, each in the four versions shown below:
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- Spring Extended
- Fluid Advanced
- Air Advanced
- Fluid Advanced, Double Acting
Spring Extended
The threaded-body version shown here is amazingly compact. Manifold mounting capability allows space-saving low-height installation. Highly corrosion resistant with stainless steel plunger and internal components. Metallic wiper and FKM wiper together provide excellent protection against dirt and coolant entry. Hardened contact bolt furnished. Available in four sizes, with the following load capacities at 7250 psi: 1460 Lbs , 3400 Lbs, 5300 Lbs, 9400 Lbs.
Plunger is normally extended by light spring force. When the workpiece is loaded, its weight depresses the plunger to the proper height. When fluid pressure is applied, the precision sleeve grips the plunger, locking it securely. Locking height is repeatable within +/-.0002″. Such excellent repeatability is possible because of two design features: 1) a precision sliding-fit pressure sleeve holds the plunger absolutely vertical even while unlocked, avoiding any inaccuracy due to locking a tilted plunger, and 2) locking force is entirely radial, so the plunger remains absolutely stationary during the locking process.
Fluid Advanced
Fluid-advanced Work Supports provide extra loading clearance and are ideal for workpieces that are too light to depress a spring-loaded plunger. The threaded-body version shown here is amazingly compact. Manifold mounting capability allows space-saving low-height installation. Highly corrosion resistant with stainless steel plunger and internal components. Metallic wiper and FKM wiper together provide excellent protection against dirt and coolant entry. Hardened contact bolt furnished. Available in four sizes, with the following load capacities at 7250 psi: 1460 Lbs , 3400 Lbs, 5300 Lbs, 9400 Lbs.
Plunger is normally retracted for clear workpiece loading and unloading. Applying fluid pressure gently advances the plunger to the workpiece, where it contacts with light spring force. As fluid pressure increases, the precision sleeve grips the plunger, locking it securely. The plunger retracts again when pressure is released. Locking height is repeatable within +/-.0002″. Such excellent repeatability is possible because of two design features: 1) a precision sliding-fit pressure sleeve holds the plunger absolutely vertical even while unlocked, avoiding any inaccuracy due to locking a tilted plunger, and 2) locking force is entirely radial, so the plunger remains absolutely stationary during the locking process.
Air Advanced
Air-advanced Work Supports allow fine-tuning contact force using a Fine Air Pressure Regulator, and provide separate control of plunger advance. The threaded-body version shown here is amazingly compact. Manifold mounting capability allows space-saving low-height installation. Highly corrosion resistant with stainless steel plunger and internal components. Metallic wiper and FKM wiper together provide excellent protection against dirt and coolant entry. Hardened contact bolt furnished. Available in four sizes, with the following load capacities at 7250 psi: 1460 Lbs , 3400 Lbs, 5300 Lbs, 9400 Lbs.
Plunger is normally retracted for clear workpiece loading and unloading. Applying air pressure gently advances the plunger to the workpiece, where it contacts with light force. A Fine Air-Pressure Regulator, Air Extractor Dryer, and Air Clamping Valve are required for air control (see Related Products below). Fine-tune contact force using the air regulator. When fluid pressure is applied, the precision sleeve grips the plunger, locking it securely. The plunger retracts again when fluid pressure and air pressure are released. These Work Supports can also be used as “Air Extended” supports by leaving air pressure constantly on.
Locking height is repeatable within +/-.0002″. Such excellent repeatability is possible because of two design features: 1) a precision sliding-fit pressure sleeve holds the plunger absolutely vertical even while unlocked, avoiding any inaccuracy due to locking a tilted plunger, and 2) locking force is entirely radial, so the plunger remains absolutely stationary during the locking process.
