Northfield

PRECISION AIR CHUCKS

Northfield Precision Air Chucks, also known as sliding jaw chucks, are the benchmark for high precision quality, efficient, and easy to use air chucks. The Northfield Precision Air Chuck is extremely simple to load and unload and can be used by any operators. The jaw clamp force can also be adjusted for delicate holding, and extremely convenient for most thin wall work pieces. Once properly mounted, all Northfield Chucks, will automatically center your workpiece. If you are looking for an accurate chuck that can handle many different types and size parts, then the Northfield Precision Air Chuck is the right choice for you.

For any custom chucks, contact Northfield Engineering staff for additional information.

STANDARD FEATURES

• Air Actuated - Air driven actuation is easier and cleaner than hydraulic actuation because it does not require a hydraulic pump, which means more control over the grip force - allowing a range of medium to delicate part gripping.
• Additional Actuation Options - There are multiple ways to power the Northfield Precision Air Chuck, including spring clamp-air open, or air clamp-spring open. Other custom actuation applications are also available upon request.
• External and/or Internal Grip - All standard precision air chucks can be used for external and/or internal gripping. Functions include hard turning, grinding, assembly, milling, and inspection applications. Contact a Northfield Engineer if you are interested in adding internal grip to your chuck.
• Stationary Capable - All Northfield chucks can be used for stationary applications as well as rotating applications.
• Rotary Tables - Northfield chucks are capable of being used on 5-axis machines.
• Rotary Joint Air Bearing - Eliminates metal-to-metal wear for extremely long life.
• Hardened and Ground Chuck Components - Northfield’s chucks are developed using high strength alloy steels with all critical components hardened and ground to various Rockwell "C" scales.