Spindle tool holders - steep taper series

Ideal for machining centres our high precision spindle tool holders with BT (MAS403), DV (DIN 69871, SK) and CV (CAT ANSI) tapers are manufactured from high grade case hardened steel and guaranteed. These close tolerance spindle tool holders maximise concentricity of the cutting tool, to make tool pre-setting and tool change operations fast and effective. The improved run out of the cutting tool enables feed rates to be increased and greatly extends tool life. Balanced by design and available in most standard configurations the clamping system includes a simple to operate hydraulic actuator for most manual and auto tool change operations or heat shrink systems for high speed cutting.

Spindle tool holders - HSK series
	The increasing popularity of HSK configured spindles in combination with our HSK spindle tool holders offer the benefit of face and taper contact to maximise cutting tool performance when machining at higher cutting speeds. Specify form A for manual tool change and machines with automatic tool changers, Form C for special purpose machines and form E/F for high cutting speed applications,

Collet chucks and extensions - straight shank series
	Tool extensions are the solution when machining operations require extra reach, and our range of precision ground straight shank tools include collet chucks in styles ER,TG, DA plus MER Slimline options. Boring bar sleeves, quick change adaptors and tapping heads are included in a system guaranteed to save you time and money

Special tool holders
	Our special tooling service in conjunction with on site advice, provides customised tool holders suitable for your application. A massive data base covering all types of tapers and front ends guarantees a fast and effective response for special application enquiries, whilst our specialist know how, and modern machine tools ensure short lead times and competitive prices.

Hydraulic Clamp tool holders

Suitable for precision reaming, high feed drilling to reamed tolerances (using a Sumitomo Multidrill), and finish machining applications our hydraulic chucks minimise tool run out when machine setting. Using a patented silicone compound as the pressuring medium these chucks deliver up to 800Nm transmittable torque resulting in higher work piece accuracy, improved surface finish, and increased tool life. Compared to oil filled chucks our leak proof clamping system is less susceptible to thermal influence and can be run at elevated speeds.Tools are changed quickly and easily utilising a wrench for manual actuation of the clamping system.

Shrink Fit tool holders

Manufactured from special steels heat shrink technology expands the tool holder using a heater element located in a dedicated shrink unit. The toolholder bore is manufactured smaller than the corresponding tool shank to create an interference fit. As the tool holder expands under heat the tool is placed in the bore then cooled so contraction takes place providing uniform pressure and gripping the tool shank around its circumference over the entire length of the bore. The absence of moving parts creates opportunities for fine balancing, whilst high levels of grip ensure rigidity of the cutting tool. This system is especially suitable for close tolerance machining at high speeds, in mass production environments.

VDI tool holders

For CNC turning machines our range of VDI static and driven tooling is available in sizes configured to your turret. VDI turning tool holders offer a quick change solution within the turret enabling tools to be changed in seconds as compared with the more traditional tool block system. VDI holders can also be preset away from the turning machine on a tool pre-setter. Features include heat treated steel bodies with hardened and ground shafts, tool seat faces and shoulders. The system includes collets (ER,DA,TG,R8) for rotating and tapping operations.