
Patented Locking Technology
Inside the shank are 3 balls that expand into a tapered groove in the receiver bushing. This action draws the plates together. The locking balls are activated by turning a setscrew in the head of the shank, which pushes a 4th ball to evenly distribute the clamping forces between the 3 locking balls. No more dowel pins or cap screws, and no need to search around for a hex wrench to remove Ball Lock®
shanks.
Benefits:
- Incredibly FAST setups and changeover
- Powerfully strong holding forces
- Combines locking and locating in the same motion
- Eliminates the need for indicating on CNC machines
- Repeatability of +/-0.0005” (+/-0.013mm) or better
Ball Lock®
is the original and most widely used quick change fixture system available. Ball Lock®
can be your competitive edge…just like thousands of other shops across the country.
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Ball Lock®
System Quick Change Fixturing Kits |
Fixture Kits Make It Easy
Get started by ordering a quick change kit, which includes 2 aluminum fixture plates with 2 primary liner bushings installed, 1 steel subplate with receiver bushings installed and 4 20mm Ball Lock®
shanks with working loads of 3000 lbs. each. Jergens also offers pre-engineered Ball Lock®
Fixture kits for Haas™ machines.
Benefits:
- Save time specifying and ordering
- Saves installation time and cost
- Eliminates potential installation errors
The Accessories You Need
to Customize Ball Lock®
We’ve already thought about all the accessories you need to customize Ball Lock® for your application. In addition to system components like locating shanks, liner bushings, receiver bushings, fixture plates and subplates, you’ll find everything you need here in one convenient place.
Benefits:
- Convenient, one-stop shopping
- Components designed to work together for maximum cost and time savings
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