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Hard Case

February 24th, 2023 by Blue Photon

Optional hard case with foam insert and custom made slots to hold workholding kit components.

Shims

February 24th, 2023 by Blue Photon

To adjust a gripper height while using the head-in grippers.

Part #: 51330 – Small shim, stainless steel .005″ thickness.

Part #: 51430 – Small shim, stainless steel .010″ thickness.

Part #: 55330 – Medium shim, stainless steel .005″ thickness.

Part #: 55430 – Medium shim, stainless steel .010″ thickness.

Part #: 58330 – Large shim, stainless steel .005″ thickness.

Part #: 58430 – Large shim, stainless steel .010″ thickness.

5-Axis Stabilizer Magnetic Bases

February 24th, 2023 by Blue Photon

Magnetic base is used at the bottom of the stabilizer system and allows it to be rigidly fixed in place.

Part #: 98631 – Fig.: 1 Load Capacity: 330 lbs/150 kg Ball Size: ø25.4 mm Qty. of Balls: 1 Weight: 7.5 lbs

Part #: 98632 – Fig.: 2 Load Capacity: 330 lbs/150 kg Ball Size: ø25.4 mm Qty. of Balls: 2 Weight: 7.5 lbs

5-Axis Stabilizer Ball and Collars

February 24th, 2023 by Blue Photon

Allows you to attach or grab the workpiece(s) via a variety of different methods.

Part #: 98418 – Fig.: 1 Description: Attachment ball with no location requirement (H=10). Ball Size: ø25.4 mm Height: 15 mm Weight: .1 lbs

Part #: 98419 – Fig.: 2 Description: Ball and collar with location (H=10). Ball Size: ø25.4 mm Height: 15 mm Weight: .2 lbs

Part #: 98429 – Fig.: 3 Description: Ball and collar with location (H=25). Ball Size: ø25.4 mm Height: 25 mm Weight: .2 lbs

Part #: 98500 – Fig.: 1/2/3 Description: Ball and collar set. Ball Size: ø25.4 mm Height: 15 or 25 mm Weight: .4 lbs

Set (98500) contains 1 ball and 3 collars.

Stabilizer Mounting Screws

February 24th, 2023 by Blue Photon

Part #: 98330 – Thread: M12xP1.75 Ball Size: ø25.4 mm Length: 40 mm Weight: .4 lbs

Part #: 98340 – Thread: M14xP2 Ball Size: ø25.4 mm Length:40 mm Weight: .4 lbs

Part #: 98350 – Thread: M16xP2 Ball Size: ø25.4 mm Length: 40 mm Weight: .4 lbs

Part #: 98360 – Thread: M18xP2.5 Ball Size: ø25.4 mm Length: 40 mm Weight: .4 lbs

Part #: 98370 – Thread: M20xP2.5 Ball Size: ø25.4 mm Length: 50 mm Weight: .4 lbs

Part #: 98380 – Thread: M24xP3 Ball Size: ø25.4 mm Length: 50 mm Weight: .9 lbs

T-nut not included.

5-Axis Fine Adjustable Stabilizer Extension

February 24th, 2023 by Blue Photon

Allows for adjusting the position of parts as needed.

Part #: 98200 – Length: 120-160 mm øD1: ø25 mm Thread: M16xP1.5 Wrench: 21 SW Weight: 2.6 lbs

Hex nut included.

5-Axis Adjustable Stabilizer Bases

February 24th, 2023 by Blue Photon

Part #: 98140 – Length L1: 255-305 mm Length L2*: 187 mm Clamping Ball: ø25.4 mm Weight: 4.3 lbs

Part #: 98150 – Length L1: 400-550 mm Length L2*: 287 mm Clamping Ball: ø25.4 mm Weight: 5.3 lb

2x balls are included; clamps can be ordered separately.

*L2 at minimum position.

Puck Bases

February 24th, 2023 by Blue Photon

Puck base shown with three large head-in grippers and large gripper external fixed inserts for maximum stabilizing strength.

Part #: 98070 – Puck base can be ordered separately.

Part #: 98077 – Puck base assembly with small head-in grippers and small external fixed inserts.

Part #: 98078 – Puck base assembly with medium head-in grippers and medium external fixed inserts.

Part #: 98079 – Puck base assembly with large head-in grippers and large external fixed inserts.

Large Head-Out Gripper

February 22nd, 2023 by Blue Photon

Part #: 16260 – Standard

Part #: 16261 – Corrosion Resistant

Features

To hold medium to large size workpieces.
Use in applications for simplified fixture design.
Insert into fixture from the topside.
Cannot be retracted during workplace loading.
Workpiece separates from gripper with hot water soak, twisting, or dry ice blasting.
Average tensile holding power with BlueGrip S2 workholding adhesive is 605 lbs.*
Use P/N 16261** where deionized water is used.

*Testing done under controlled conditions. **CNC spindle mounted cleaning tool cannot be used with corrosion resistant grippers.

Medium Head-Out Gripper

February 22nd, 2023 by Blue Photon

Part #: 15230 – Standard

Part #: 15231 – Corrosion Resistant

Features

To hold small to medium size workpieces.
Use in applications for simplified fixture design.
Insert into fixture from the topside.
Cannot be retracted during workplace loading.
Workpiece separates with hot water soak, twisting, or dry ice blasting.
Average tensile holding power with BlueGrip S2 workholding adhesive is 400 lbs.*
Use P/N 15231** where deionized water or acid is used.

*Testing done under controlled conditions. **CNC spindle mounted cleaning tool cannot be used with corrosion resistant grippers.