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Modular Workholding System with Self-Locking CLAK Parallels



"OML's MC Modular Workholding System uses fixed and movable vise jaws and patented self-locking CLAK parallels to achieve multiple clamping solutions and increased part accuracy with less set-up time. Unique features on the MC vise include snap-in, self-locking middle-jaw CLAK parallels that are held in place when the vise is opened in the vertical position, making it ideal for use on tombstones. The CLAK system allows for quick-change of parallels, angular parallels, soft jaws and "V" jaws, making part changeovers and size changes quick and easy. A unique tapered-jaw design pulls the workpiece down against the parallels as the vise is closed, eliminating the need to hammer the part down," said a company spokesperson.

The MC vise is designed for quick changeovers with a moveable clamping jaw that can be lifted from the base, shuttled to the next position and lowered into place for a different size workpiece. Held in place with a toggle locking mechanism, the moveable jaw unlocks from the base with a flip of the wrist. By relocating the clamp jaw close to the workpiece, the length of the clamp screw can be kept short, minimizing jaw distortion under high force. The clamp screw can also be replaced with a hydraulic cylinder for automated operation. The MC vise accommodates jaws with rolls, GRIP jaws, aluminum jaws, middle jaws, jaws with grippers UGE, Plus 3D jaws and floating side-ways for raw workpieces. Various jaw adapters, including one for Kurt jaws, allow the use of legacy vise accessories. The vises are easily transported between machine tools. The 6 in. x 8 in. (150 mm x 200 mm) base with a simple clamping system weighs only 55 lbs. (25 kg).

The base length determines the vise's clamping capacity and the jaws can be used with any base configuration, providing a flexible workholding solution with minimum investment. Bases are 6 in. wide (150 mm) and available in 8 in. (200 mm), 10 in. (250 mm) and 12 in. (300 mm) lengths. An 8 in. (200 mm) x 12 in. (300 mm) base is also available, as well as two extended length MC-XL models, with lengths of 21.5 in. (545 mm) and 26 in. (655 mm).

All components are constructed from oversize steel profiles and are case hardened and precision ground for flatness and durability. Wear parts are specially treated for a surface hardness of 50/60 HRC, and all non-ground surfaces are burnished to protect against corrosion.

Lexair is the exclusive importer and master distributor in the U.S. and Canada for OML, the Italy-based manufacturer of modular clamping systems, tombstones, indexing tables and precision vises.

For more information contact:

Steve Breslin

Lexair, Inc.

2025 Mercer Road

Lexington, KY 40511

859-255-5001

sbreslin@lexairinc.com

www.lexairinc.com

Southwest

AR, LA, OK, TX

Blake Montgomery

Centurion Group

918-853-8500

btm@industrialmarketinginc.com

Steve Montgomery

Centurion Group

469-600-5065

steve.montgomery41@yahoo.com

Robert Evans

Centurion Group

918-740-3950

bee@industrialmarketing.com

Bob Lowry

Centurion Group

972-567-9002

bobalowry@sbcglobal.net

NM

Greg Burns

PTI

303-757-8011

gmburns52@msn.com

Southeast

AL, FL, GA, TN, NC, SC, VA

Bob Gesuelle

Machine Tool Accessory Sales

770-717-8884

rgesulle@comcast.net

www.mtasi.com

Derek Gesuelle

Machine Tool Accessory Sales

770-717-8884

Sam Gesuelle

Machine Tool Accessory Sales

678-343-8005

samgesuello@yahoo.com

Northeast

WV

Bob Gesuelle

Machine Tool Accessory Sales

770-717-8884

rgesulle@comcast.net

www.mtasi.com

CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT

Rob Cowles

Cowles & Son, Inc.

978-464-0607

robkcowles@aol.com

Bill Fahlin

Cowles & Son, Inc.

508-248-6840

fahlin11@charter.net

West PA, Upstate NY

James Bluhm

BMC Tooling Specialists

440-725-2182

jim@bmcreps.com

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IN, MI, OH

James Bluhm

BMC Tooling Specialists

440-725-2182

jim@bmcreps.com

MN, IA, ND, SD, NE, IA

Gerry Braasch

Braasch Industrial Sales

612-419-5479

gbraasch@comcast.net

Reid Swanson

Braasch Industrial Sales

612-281-7476

reidswans@msn.com

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Mike Murray

Msquared Solutions, Inc.

847-721-3845

mmurray@msquaredsolutions.net

www.Msquaredsolutions.net

Jay Lavick

Msquared Solutions, Inc.

618-798-5390

jltechsales@charter.net

West

CA

Jay Davis

Emerson International

714-897-9010

jdavis@emersonreps.com

AZ, CO, MT, UT, ID, NV, WY

Greg Burns

PTI

303-757-8011

gmburns52@msn.com

Scott Cottrell

PTI

801-230-6794

ptisaltlake@msn.com

Ron Lansing

PTI

480-688-3635

rslansing@cox.net

Chris Hand

PTI

720-837-3232

ptidenver@msn.com

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