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Ball Lock

Product catalog summary

Overview of the Ball Lock® Mounting System
The Ball Lock® Mounting System by Jergens is a quick-change fixturing solution that enhances manufacturing efficiency. Established in the mid-1970s, it is renowned for its performance and quality in quick-change mounting and fixturing.

Key Features and Benefits

Combines locating and locking in a single motion with repeatability of +/- 0.0005” (+/- 0.03mm).
Reduces set-up times to seconds, facilitating quick fixture exchanges across multiple machines.
Increases productivity by maximizing machine envelope use and minimizing spindle downtime.
Offers holding forces from 650 to 20,000 lbs, eliminating the need for indicating on CNC machines.

Applications and Versatility
The system is versatile, suitable for both horizontal and vertical machining centers, and can be used in wet or hazardous environments with its 17-4 stainless steel variant. It supports a wide range of applications, including fixtures, chucks, vises, pallets, and assembly or welding fixtures.

Product Range and Customization
Jergens provides a comprehensive range of standard sub-plates and fixture plates, with options for custom configurations to meet specific needs. The system is compatible with various machine tools, including Haas, Mori Seiki, Mazak, and Doosan.

Technical Support and Cost Efficiency
Jergens offers expert technical support, including engineering design, uptime evaluation, application assistance, and field training. The system is cost-efficient, reducing setup time by 2 hours per day, translating to 500 additional machine hours per year and savings of over $40,000 annually at typical shop billing rates.

Compatibility Charts
The document includes compatibility charts for both steel and stainless steel variants, detailing shank diameters, part numbers, fixture plate thicknesses, and corresponding liner and receiver part numbers.

Compatibility Charts Overview
The document provides compatibility charts for the Inch Ball Lock® system, detailing specifications for both steel and stainless steel components. The charts include information on shank diameters, part numbers, fixture plate thickness, and liner and receiver part numbers.

Sections

Steel Compatibility Chart: Lists shank diameters ranging from 13 mm to 50 mm. Each entry includes the shank part number, fixture plate thickness with a tolerance of +-0.005, primary and secondary liner part numbers, and face and back mount receiver part numbers.
Stainless Steel Compatibility Chart: Similar to the steel chart, this section provides details for stainless steel components with the same range of shank diameters and corresponding part numbers.

Key Information

Shank Diameters: Available in 13 mm, 16 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm.
Fixture Plate Thickness: Varies from 0.50 to 2.00, depending on the shank diameter.
Part Numbers: Each component type (shank, liner, receiver) has specific part numbers for easy identification and ordering.

Additional Information
The document promotes Jergens Workholding Solutions, highlighting their range of quick-change fixturing solutions and providing a link to their website for further exploration.

Catalog excerpts

Inch Ball Lock® Compatability Chart - Steel Shank Diameter (mm) 13 16 20 25 30 Shank Part Number Fixture Plate Thickness +-0.005 Primary Liner Part Number Secondary Liner Part Number Face Mount Receiver Part Number Back Mount Receiver Part Number Face Mount Receiver Part Number Back Mount Receiver Part Number Jergens Workholdng Solutions offers you a complete range of specialized quick-change fixturing solutions. MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY WORKHOLDING SOLUTIONS GROUP Inch Ball Lock® Compatability Chart - Stainless Steel Shank Diameter (mm) 13 16 20 25 30 Shank Part Number Fixture Plate Thickness +-0.005 Primary Liner Part Number Secondary Liner Part Number Scan to watch the Ball Lock Mounting System in action.

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