Manual chucks type F+ - characteristics and advantages

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Manual chucks type F+

The wedge block principle, invented by FORKARDT, has for decades formed the basis of diverse workholding systems, all of which are indispensable in modern production technology today. Over several generations, experts at FORKARDT have made ongoing improvements to the wedge block chuck and adapted it to advances in the machine tool construction sector.

The latest addition to the successful family of FORKARDT hand–operated chucks is the F+: A new chuck with a long tradition, it combines all the advantages of the thoroughly tried and tested F chuck, and enhances them with new materials and modern production engineering expertise.

Technical Data:

Advantages at a glance:

• Hardened chuck body for maximum precision and service life.
• Internal parts of the most suitable steels for maximum gripping force.
• Large through hole for barwork.
• Proven F jaw system has been incorporated unchanged.
• Jaw designs for a wide range of applications.
• Quick jaw changing within seconds.
• Highest repetition precision when re-using the jaws.
• Unproblematical use of existing jaw sets.
• Maximum working speeds thanks to low jaw weight.
• Single jaw protection for sale operation.
• Can be used on all types of lathe.

• Backlash-free mechanism for maximum accuracy.
• Maximum loadability and wear resistance.
• Quick jaw change within seconds.
• Suitable for use on all types of lathes.
• Long service life (5 years warranty).