MiniLock Low-Profile Screw-Down Clamp

Contact Details

Kurt Mfg. Co., Industrial Products Div.
Address
9445 E. River Rd.
Minneapolis
55433
MN
United States
Phone
763-574-8309
Toll Free Phone
877-226-7823
Fax
763-574-8313
August 11, 2017
MiniLock Low-Profile Screw-Down Clamp

The Kurt MiniLock is a small, low-profile screw down clamp that provides a cost-effective, easy-to-use option for rigidly clamping components on machine tables, fixture plates, tombstones and trunnion fixtures.

The versatility of MiniLock allows machinist creative planning around the parts to be machined, the quantity of production runs, and the specific machining center to be used. This helps maximize resources and eliminate dysfunctional workholding setups that deter productivity, according to the company.

Operation of the MiniLock is easy with only a quarter turn to the screw. The clamp jaw of the MiniLock expands to engage the part and is forced both laterally and down, precisely clamping the part while preventing the part from lifting. MiniLock is small in circumference and easily positioned around or in between the workpiece and works in conjunction with workstops.

The MiniLock clamping jaw is machined of aluminum bronze. The actuating screw is made of alloy steel. Available in four sizes both inch and metric: 0.688 inch (17.476 mm), 0.875 inch (22.250 mm), 0.938 inch (23.826 mm) and 1.125 inch (28.575 mm). Hex thickness range from 0.188 inch (4.776 mm) to 0.375 inch (9.525 mm). One package contains six MiniLocks.

Related Glossary Terms

  • fixture

    fixture

    Device, often made in-house, that holds a specific workpiece. See jig; modular fixturing.

  • machining center

    machining center

    CNC machine tool capable of drilling, reaming, tapping, milling and boring. Normally comes with an automatic toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger.