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    Vacuum Workholding Plates

    Also known as vacuum chucks, these plates secure thin and flexible parts that can’t be held with vises or clamps for milling, drilling, routing, and finishing operations. Connect the system to your shop’s compressed air supply and it's ready to use. For applications requiring only part of the plate surface, use the gasket cord to seal off the area.
    Plates
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Workholding Plates. Plates.
    Air Inlet
    Mounting Holes
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max. Vacuum,
    in. Hg
    Recommended Operating
    Air Pressure, psi
    Air Consumption
    @ Pressure
    Connection
    Port
    Quick-Disconnect
    Style
    Coupling
    Size
    Gender
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Includes
    Each
    17 3/4"9 1/2"1"27.958 to 1103.4 scfm @ 58 psiHoseIndustrial1/4Male21/2"15 3/8"Vacuum Generator, 15 ft. Vacuum Hose, 10 ft. EPDM Foam Gasketing0000000000000000
    17 3/4"12"1"27.958 to 1103.4 scfm @ 58 psiHoseIndustrial1/4Male21/2"15 3/8"Vacuum Generator, 15 ft. Vacuum Hose, 15 ft. EPDM Foam Gasketing000000000000000
    17 3/4"14"1"27.958 to 1103.4 scfm @ 58 psiHoseIndustrial1/4Male21/2"15 3/8"Vacuum Generator, 15 ft. Vacuum Hose, 15 ft. EPDM Foam Gasketing000000000000000
    Accessories and Replacements for Vacuum Workholding Plates
    Replacement Plug Seal0000000 Pkg. of 10 00000
    Replacement Plate Plug0000000 Pkg. of 10 00000
    Additional 15 ft. EPDM Foam Gasket Cord Stock0000000 Each 00000
    Risers
    Image of Product. Riser. Front orientation. Vacuum Workholding Plates. Risers.
    Image of Product. Riser with 1" Wide Step. Front orientation. Vacuum Workholding Plates. Risers, 1" Wide Step.
    Image of Product. Riser with 2" Wide Step. Front orientation. Vacuum Workholding Plates. Risers, 2" Wide Step.

    Riser

    Riser with 1" Wide Step

    Riser with 2" Wide Step

    Risers, also known as vacuum pods, raise the workpiece off the vacuum table to give the cutting tool better access. Suction transfers from the table through the top of the riser, so to get a firm hold the workpiece must make contact with the full top length and width of the riser.
    Base
    Step
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Each
    1.771"4"4"———Aluminum
    		00000000000000
    1.771"4"4"4"1"3/8"Aluminum
    		0000000000000
    1.771"4"4"4"2"3/8"Aluminum
    		0000000000000
    Retracting Stop Pins
    Image of ProductInUse. Retracting Stop Pins with Pin Retracted. Front orientation. Vacuum Workholding Plates. Retracting Stop Pins.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Workholding Plates. Retracting Stop Pins.

    Retracting Stop Pins with Pin

    Retracted

    Retracting stop pins let you repeatably locate parts on your vacuum table. After positioning your workpiece against these pins, turn on the vacuum and the stop pins retract, dropping out of the way so the cutting tool has full access to the workpiece.
    Base
    Dia.
    Retracted
    Ht.
    Extended
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Each
    2 3/8"1.345"1.971"3"3"Aluminum
    		00000000000000
    Side Stops
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Vacuum Workholding Plates. Side Stops.
    Side stops fit into the grooves of the vacuum plate to help you repeatably position material. They can be removed from the plate after the vacuum is turned on to give the cutting tool more access to the workpiece.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Each
    2 1/8"1 3/4"1/2"Aluminum
    		0000000000000

    Vacuum Workholding Plate Gasketing

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Workholding Plate Gasketing.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Workholding Plate Gasketing. D-Shape Cross Section.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Workholding Plate Gasketing. Rectangular Cross Section.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Workholding Plate Gasketing. Round Cross Section.

    D-Shape Cross

    Section

    Rectangular Cross

    Section

    Round Cross

    Section

    For applications requiring only part of the vacuum plate surface, use gasketing to seal off the in-use area. Cut to length. Choose the cross-section shape recommended by your vacuum workholding system manufacturer to ensure the best performance.
    Cross Section
    Shape
    For Vacuum
    System Mfr.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Material
    Each
    DNEMI151/4"5/16"—EPDM Foam0000000000000
    RectangleVac-U-Lok151/8"5/16"—Polyurethane Rubber
    		000000000000
    RoundPierson15——1/8"Neoprene
    		000000000000
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