Jergens Pallet System Provides Fast Changeovers

Jergens’ Quick-Loc 2 (QL2) pallet system is designed to engage pull studs inside the receiver, and it provides a hardened coating for long life and durability. The range is compatible with existing top tooling, reportedly providing repeatability of 0.0003″ and clamping forces of nearly 14,000 lbs.

Used for fixturing horizontal, vertical and rotary operations, QL2 enables for a wide range of top tooling to be mounted and interchanged on base receivers. Top tooling is located and clamped to a base receiver in a single step when the pull studs are inserted into the receiver and the clamping screw is tightened. The process provides fast changeover while holding critical tolerance.

QL2 features a heavy duty, all-steel body that is treated with Jergens’ Mcoat for improved wear resistance and durability, even in harsh environments. The system features a floating and opposing clamping wedge assembly (with sealed wedge bodies); an Acme threaded screw for increased strength and long life; O-ring lifters for positive separation of top tooling; and versatile standard mounting options. QL2 is made in the U.S. and has a Jergens-patented design.

“We’re seeing more and more customers with an assortment of vises and top tooling who need a common platform”, says Mike Antos, Jergens workholding product manager. “The new Quick-Loc uses pull studs and grid patterns, including 52 and 96 mm, for machining of multiple workpieces accommodating different top tooling choices, and at the same time provides quick-change.”