With the jaw quick-change system BWM clamping blocks can be retrofitted independent from its installation position in less than 30 seconds onto a new chuck jaw set for O.D. clamping. The repeat accuracy achieves 0.02 mm.

Since the base jaw and the changing jaw are connected with each other via an integrated diagonal pull, the interfering contour of the clamping block remains unchanged.

A spring mechanism ensures that the changing jaw will not fall out in the open position. Since the locking mechanism can be optionally actuated from the top, from behind, or from either side, the dirt-resistant and maintenance-free set-up time turbo can be also used in confined spaces without any restrictions. A smooth-running drive ensures an extremely simple operation.

The changing jaws can be equipped with standardized clamping inserts from the world's largest standard chuck jaw program from Schunk, as well as workpiece-specific changing jaws can be used. The changing system is available for every TANDEM KSP plus clamping force block in sizes 100, 160, and 250.

TANDEM KSP plus BWM application: The jaw quick-change system BWM minimizes the set-up time of the TANDEM KSP plus clamping force blocks to less than 30 seconds.

The second addition is the multi-functional jaw monitoring, by which the whole jaw stroke can be detected. No matter if I.D. or O.D. clamping: With a few simple steps the positions "opened" or "clamped" for any desired base jaw position can be adjusted. Monitoring is done via two inductive proximity switches, which are integrated in the special recess of the base jaws.

Since the system is enclosed, it is particularly resistant against dirt. As the signal can be directly processed in the machine's control unit, the flexibly monitoring clamping force blocks can be quickly and easily integrated into the existing machine. 

Contact: Satish Sadasivan, Schunk Intec India; Ph.: 080-40538999; Email: info@in.schunk.com; Web: www.in.schunk.com

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