Vario Tec Vice Jaws allow component clamping with various depths of grip, various end stops and various angles without the need to change jaws.

This versatility is achieved by using a pattern of pins which can be blown out using an air gun. The pins protrude approx. 5mm and their positions are accurate to +/-0.01mm. Pins that fall under the clamped surface of the component are depressed either by hand or by offering the component up to the vice jaws and closing the vice. The pins that remain protruding provide both depth and endstops for the component.

The pattern of pins allows for holding parts at 45°. Other angles can be set using the dedicated plates that fit over the the pins. There is even a small pivoting plate which acts like a sine bar for special angles.

A pair of rest strips with offset holes is avalable to fit over two pins to give 2mm increments to the depth of grip.

Vario Tec jaws are available for most popular makes of vice as well as our own versatile Vario Tec Vice.

The Vario Tec Vice further enhances the versatility of the Vario Tec jaws. It is low profile, quick acting and available in two accuracies: +/-0.01mm and +/-0.005mm.

The vices can be mounted closely together in series or on their precision-ground sides. They are suitable for drilling, light milling, grinding, spark eroding or measuring applications.

The maximum opening is 120mm, depth of grip 40mm and the width is 96mm. They are low profile; the height being 76mm. The handle can be removed to reduce length or an even shorter operating screw fitted. The vice takes a universal component end stop while foot operated pneumatic closing is an option for mass production.