GERARDI
COMPACT GRIP

HIGH PRECISION SELF CENTERING MODULAR MACHINE VICE

Compact Design self centering modular machine vice, ideal for 3, 4 and 5 axis vertical or horizontal machining. The widest range of modular jaw plates and accessories including Compact Grip Zero Point Quick Change Tables.

Gerardi Compact Grip Vices with Hard Reversible Jaw Plates (ART650)

Gerardi Compact Grip Second Operation Vices with Solid Soft Jaws (ART950)

Gerardi Compact Grip Jaws & Accessories

Gerardi Compact Grip Pyramids & Riser Blocks

Gerardi Compact Grip Zero Point Quick Change Tables

COMPACT, RIGID & PRECISE

Compact Grip combines high clamping power, a compact rigid base, 20 micron accuracy and 60 Rockwell case hardening with a wide range of interchangeable jaw/clamping plates. Grip on just 3mm or full jaw height. Superior clamping force, no workpiece stamping or dovetails required, just GRIP & GO.

MODULAR

OPTIONAL JAW PLATES FOR SOFT, REGULARD OR HARD MATERIALS

PRECISION

ALL WORKING SURFACES GROUND WITHIN +0.01mm

NO WEAR

MADE FROM HEAT TREATED HRC60 ALLOY STEEL

ZERO POINT READY

The Gerardi ZERO POINT modular system is the easiest and most cost-effective way to reduce down time and increase profits.

It can be used on machines bed with interface plates, on 5 axis machine or on tombstones.

Compact Grip is compatible with the most popular pallet change systems, but also with Gerardi Zero Point Size 1 and 2.

• No need for adapter plates
• Supplied with pull stud
• Zero Point can be integrated in risers

IN THE BOX

WITH EACH ART.650 COMPACT GRIP VICE

Centering pin: ART.79 or ART11S

Pair of EXTRA jaw plates: ART650T

1 box wrench: ART.375

Pair of self centering keys

Nuts: ART.650G

Nuts: ART.297

2 positioning keys

1 workstop: ART.370EM

CLAMPING FORCES

MECHANICAL CLAMPING ART. 650/950 - No workpiece crimping or dovetailing required - double the clamping force of competitor vices.

SPECIFICATIONS

Hardened and ground

HRc60 hardened steel base, jaws and lead screw, overall accuracy +0.02mm

No wear

5 years warranty on vices and all components

Self centering reversible step jaws with pull down action (adjustable)

High clamping accuracy, power and pull down action. Self centering jaws can be adjusted

Modular jaw plates

With different teeth profiles for specific materials, rough or finish machining

Highest & most consistent clamping forces

12-32kN clamping forces easily achievable due to the lead screw design

Multiple ways to locate the vice

Vice can be positioned with ground keyways (with tenons), quick clamping plates (with 4 pull studs), zero point (1-2 pull studs) or with centering pin (for 5 axis table)

Single or double clamping

With additional fixed jaw (ART650X), 2 workpieces can be clamped with 1 vice

Instant Technical Support

Our in-house technical support team are on hand to deal with simple to complex engineering problems and enquiries.

Each member brings with them their own experience and know-how to add to our growing pool of technical knowledge. That’s why our services are known for being the best in the business!

Our technical line is open from 8am to 5:45pm (4.30 Fridays)