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Holding Devices, Arbor Controlled

Concept arbor controlled holding devices are designed to accurately locate and securely lock parts in position while inspecting or performing any of the various operations in the manufacturing process. The basic principle of operation comprises of expanding or contracting a thin walled spring steel sleeve within the elastic limits of the metal by means of hydraulic pressure. In so doing, the sleeve expands or contracts uniformly about the axial centreline of the workpiece resulting in absolute centering and positive clamping. Each holding device is comprised of a ported body wit a self-contained hydraulic system, a piston and a steel sleeve. The piston may be actuated manually by Allen key or power actuated by any power source available in the shop floor.