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New Automated Vise and Fixture Clamping Without Hoses



With the new Hydraulic Docking System on a MIDACO Automatic Pallet Changer, fixtures and vises are automatically clamped and unclamped on the pallet and sent into the machining center without the need for any hose management.

When new parts are put onto the pallet, the Hydraulic Docking System locks fixtures or vises into place via the touch screen control panel on the Automatic Pallet Changer, and the pallet enters the machining center without hoses. The clamping fixtures or vises will stay charged on the pallet while in the machining center. When a pallet comes out of the machining center, it locks back into the Hydraulic Docking Station and automatically releases fixtures or vises allowing parts to be quickly replaced. This is an ideal solution for unattended robot/cobot applications.

Features include:

  • Hydraulic clamping without hoses
  • Hydraulic power unit provides 3000 PSI at 1 GPM
  • 2 HP 230/460 3-PH motor 
  • Four ports in, four ports out
  • Quick disconnect system
  • Automated clamping through the Pallet Changer control panel

Note: fixtures and vises are not included.

"Application engineers are available to help customers select the right Automatic Pallet Changer model and Hydraulic Docking Station for your application, and our service department is here to answer any questions once your Automatic Pallet Changer is up and running. Whether machining lot sizes in the 1,000's or doing small lot prototype work, MIDACO has the solution to eliminate unnecessary spindle downtime," said a MIDACO spokesperson.

For more information contact:

MIDACO Corporation

2000 East Touhy Avenue

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

847-593-8420

www.midaco-corp.com

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