Fixtureworks Line Of Pneumatic Flex Clamping Locators for Wide Range of Workholding

Fixtureworks (Fraser, MI) announced two pneumatic clamping locators AMWF-W and AMWF-L for fastening in a wide range of tooling, fixturing and assembly operations while reducing set up time for machine changeover.

Both versions are zero-point systems, which allows quick precise clamping.

Heavy-duty AMWF-W variety of pneumatic air flex clamping locators:

• Up to 6300 N clamping force
• High precision
• Straight or tapered pneumatic pin-type
• Paired with receivers for quick change of fixture or tools within 0.003 mm (3 microns) repeatability
• Air assistance eliminates set up time in frequent changeover of fixtures, plates and tooling on automation machinery
• Available in diameters of 70 to 85 mm

AMWF-W Ball locking pneumatic flex locators:

• Used in conjunction with AMWF-BU series flex locator receptacles (receivers) for locating and fastening
• Bushing/receiver, either tapered, straight or diamond-type is centered and clamped when three balls are pushed out for high locating repeatability
• When air pressure is applied, balls retract into pin
• Locating repeatability - 0.003 mm
• Available in diameters of 60 to 75 mm

AMWF-L ball locking pneumatic flex locator pins:

• Compact in size
• Used for lighter duty applications
• Clamping force to 350 N
• Used for locating and fastening in wide range of tooling, fixturing and assembly operations primarily when plates are mounted horizontally
• Bushing is centered and clamped when three balls are pushed out for high locating repeatability of 0.01 mm (10 microns)
• Available in diameters from 40 to 61 mm

AMWF-BU flex locator receptacles (receivers):

• Used with AMWF-L series ball locking pneumatic flex locator pins for locating and fastening in wide range of tooling, fixturing and assembly operations
• When air pressure is applied, balls retract into pin, allowing pin to be released from receptacle
• Available in diameters of 36 to 44 mm

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