KEM series

KEM series

KEM series

Product catalog summary
Overview: The KEM Series Expanding Mandrel offers a solution for internal diameter (ID) clamping, providing full outer diameter (OD) part access. It features parallel expansion for optimal accuracy and grip force, with fully sealed expanding sleeves for protection.
Key Features:
  • High Accuracy & Rigidity: The pull-back design ensures dual-contact rigidity by securely drawing the workpiece against a part locator.
  • Modular Design: All mandrel models share a common flange configuration, allowing interchangeability with all back bodies.
  • Customization: Systems can be customized with larger sizes available for up to 635mm ID gripping.
Specifications:
  • Mandrel models range from KEM-AS to KEM-ES, with gripping ranges from 12.4mm to 82.7mm.
  • Maximum pull force ranges from 7 kN to 23 kN, and maximum gripping force ranges from 12.5 kN to 40.9 kN.
Ordering Process:
  1. Choose the appropriate mandrel model based on the diameter to grip.
  2. Select the part number for your spindle mount, which includes the mandrel, back body, and drawtube connector.
  3. Optionally, choose part locators for a banking surface.
  4. Select the appropriate expanding sleeves based on the diameter to grip.
Manually Operated Expanding Mandrel Actuator:
  • The KEM-MA actuator is manually operated and can be held in any collet or jaw chuck, reducing setup times.
  • It is side-actuated with a square-drive key, suitable for parts with blind bores or thru-holes.
  • Precision-ground for high accuracy, it is ideal for low/medium-volume production.
Additional Information:
  • All expanding sleeves are bonded to prevent coolant and chip penetration.
  • The double-angle design ensures full-length workpiece contact and positive release upon unclamping.
  • Expanding sleeves collapse 0.1mm below nominal size for easy loading and unloading.
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Catalog excerpts

KEM series-1

EXPANDING MANDREL Rigid and Accurate ID Workpiece Gripping KEM series ID clamping offers full OD part access Parallel expansion for optimum accuracy and grip force Expanding sleeves are fully sealed for complete protection ■ High Accuracy & Rigidity Pull-back design draws the workpiece securely against a part locator for ‘dual-contact’ rigidity ■ Modular Design All Mandrel models have a common flange configuration, enabling full interchangeability with all back bodies ■ Customised systems available Larger sizes on the market - up to 635mm ID gripping Flush Sleeve 1/2 length sleeves, extended length sleeves and dual sleeves are available for supporting a wide range of parts Standard Sleeve MANDREL SPECIFICATIONS See Mandrel Chart Overleaf

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KEM series-2

■ How to Order 1. Choose the appropriate mandrel model based upon the diameter(s) you plan to grip. All mandrels and bodies share a common mounting interface for full interchangeability. Each mandrel includes the expanding rod and an expanding rod adapter 2. Choose the part number to suit your spindle mount based upon the lathe spindle it will be mounted to. Just like with Kitagawa Europe Collet Chucks, each ID gripping system includes a drawtube connector that can be customised to your drawtube to ensure hassle-free installation 3. If required, choose part locator(s) to provide a banking surface...

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KEM series-3

STANDARD SLEEVE FLUSH SLEEVE Nominal Gripping N Nominal Gripping Sleeve 0 Range mm Part Number ■ All expanding sleeves are bonded to ensure they are fully sealed against coolant and chip penetration ■ A double-angle design of KEM Expanding Mandrels provides parallel expansion of the sleeve for full-length workpiece contact and ensures positive release when the part is undamped ■ All expanding sleeves collapse 0.1mm below nominal ground sleeve diameter size to ensure easy workpiece loading and unloading Rigid and Accurate ID Workpiece Gripping

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KEM series-4

EXPANDING MANDREL Rigid and Accurate ID Workpiece Gripping Load the KEM-MA manual actuator into a three jaw or collet chuck, gripping on the 38mm location spigot. Actuate the power chuck to ensure KEM-MA is locked in position, adjust T.I.R as required. Load a workpiece's internal diameter over the sleeve and actuate the mandrel using the key provided. ■ KEM Series includes a manually-operated ■ expanding mandrel actuator (called the KEM-MA) incorporating a precision-ground 38mm diameter location spigot that enables the unit to be held in any collet or jaw chuck, reducing setup times by eliminating...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.