Why you Should Upgrade your Clamping System

| BlackHawk Team

Upgraded Clamping System

Are you using the standard modular clamping system that came with your machine? If so, you’re missing out on a simple change that can add up to thousands of dollars in savings. We recommend switching out the original clamping system and upgrading to smarter technology such as SCHUNK chuck jaws. These specialized clamps will reduce your cycle time and increase throughput. It’s an easy way to make a big change in your productivity and profit margin. 

Chuck jaws are the only interfaces between workpiece and chuck, making them a crucial component for increased productivity and efficiency. When you choose the right chuck jaw, you’ll get the perfect power transfer and secure part clamping. You’ll also make sure to get the optimal use out of your machine and tool capability. If you’re not sure what to look for, give us a call. We can help you find the best clamping system for your machine.

Schunk Chuck Jaws Choices

Which is best for you?

Roughing operations

Finish Operations

Quick Change Systems

Specialized

Customized

For gripping raw stock for your first operation

  • Ultimate clamping force
  • OD and ID clamping
  • Increased productivity

Soft jaws. Consistent material, perfect ground interface

  • High-grade steel and aluminum
  • Hardenable steel
  • Ground serrations-tongue & groove
  • High accuracy interface 

Quick jaw systems. For part family or automated applications

  • Change jaws in 1 minute or less
  • Applicable for automated solutions
  • Quick and easy jaw change

For tough applications that require specific purpose jaws

  • Secure clamping with low clamp force
  • High coefficient of friction
  • Exchangeable inserts

For complex applications, custom engineered solutions available

  • Custom-made
  • Increased performance
  • Ensure proper clamping

OD Claw Jaws

Soft Top Jaws

Pronto System

Hydraulic Pendulum Jaws

ID Claw Jaws

Soft Pie Jaws

Rapido System

Quentes Jaws

Barfeed Claw Jaws

Soft Jaw Blanks

Base Jaws

Mechanical Pendulum Jaws

Hard Step Jaws

Soft Monoblock Jaws

Intermediate Jaws

Pull Down Claw Jaws

Saving Money

We talked to Randy Welch, Key Account Manager at SCHUNK, for some expert information on clamping systems. He told us Claw Jaws have been growing in popularity because of their maximum clamping hold, ability to increase speed and feed rates and decrease raw material needed.

“We’re seeing a lot of customers turn to SCHUNK Claw Jaws as a way to increase their productivity, raise their metal removal rates and reduce their cycle times,” Welch says.  One manufacturer in particular was able to save $17,000 in one year of turning 1018 steel. Before switching to Claw Jaws, they were making 11 parts every hour. After the switch, they bumped that up to 12 per hour. That’s an increase of 14% productivity. That one additional part per hour enabled the company to bring their cost down from $6.88 per operation to $6.34. It might not seem like much at first, but that translates to saving $1,400 in one month, $8,400 in six months and $17,000 in one year.

BlackHawk Industrial is proud to offer top of the line brands like SCHUNK which can be purchased right here on the BlackHawk site.

For any questions about SCHUNK Claw Jaws or any other products sold by BlackHawk, give us a call. We’re happy to help. Our mission is to provide innovative, value-added services and products that reduce our customer’s total cost. Feel free to contact us for more information.

BlackHawk Industrial

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Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012

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