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VEKTEK Hydraulic & Pneumatic Fixture Clamps
Precision hydraulic and pneumatic workholding solutions engineered for repeatability, reliability, and reduced setup time.
VEKTEK Hydraulic & Pneumatic Fixture Clamps
Vektek is a leader in workholding systems an dhydraulic clamping systems for CNC machining, offering a wide range of products. Their rugged, high-precision clamping devices are engineered for exceptional durability and repeatability, delivering reliable performance that enhances manufacturing efficiency and process quality. Both engineers and machinists trust Vektek's solutions to improve productivity and maintain consistent accuracy in demanding production environments.
| Key Features | |
| Rugged Durability | Heavy-duty deisgns and quality materials ensure clamping solutions from Vektek withstand harsh environments and deliver long-term, reliable performance |
| Precision & Repeatability | High-accuracy clamping mechanisms provide consistent, repeatable force and positioning, ensuring precise machining and reducing variability for improved manufacturing efficiency |
| Innovative Enigneering | Vektek proudly stands with a commitment to innovative workholding solutions, enabling advanced clamping capabilities that drive productivity |
| Wide-Reaching Product Range | A full line of hydraulic and pneumatic workholding products are available to equip manufacturers with complete solutions for any fixture or automation need |
Overview Catalog
Learn about our full workholding line including CNC tombstones, workholding systems, Build on the Rock partners, and custom fixturing solutions.
Capabilities Brochure
Our AMROK capabilities PDF offering a brief overview of our workholding product selection.
Complete Guide to Stationary Workholding
Knowing your why is a secret weapon. Not only do you understand what motivates you and gets you up in the morning, you also understand your customers and what they need to succeed. At AME, we know there are missing pieces and unknowns in every project. We’re here to help our customers in the machine tool industry balance the equation.
VEKTEK Hydraulic & Pneumatic Fixture Clamps
Product Lineup
Hydraulic Work Supports
Vektek's hydraulic work supports are precision hydraulic workholding devices that automatically adjusta and lock to brace your workpiece, eliminating deflection during high-performance machining. These supports provide a consistent supporting force and exceptional repeatability, helping maintain tight tolerances on each part. Engineered with robust build quality—including hardened steel plungers, proprietary seals, and corrosion-resistant coatings—they deliver reliable operation even in harsh manufacturing environments.
| Key Features | |
| Repeatability | Ultra-repeatable support positioning (±0.0002″) provides consistent part alignment for precision machining |
| Long Life | Proprietary wiper and seal designs, special coatings, and special design features keep your Vektek products running for a long service life |
| Maximum Rigidity | Large-diameter hardened plunger and sleeve provide maximum rigidity under load, maintaining support with minimal elastic deformation |
VersaCam™ Hydraulic Swing Clamps
VersaCam hydraulic swing clamps deliver fast, precision clamping by swinging the clamp arm 90º clear for easy workpiece loading in high-performance manufacturing setups. These versatile clamps offer multiple mounting styles and come in both single- and double-acting versions, providing powerful, yet controlled, clamping force for secure workholding. A rugged ball-and-cam mechanism ensures a smooth, reliable swing action with excellent repeatability, while hardened components guarantee durability under heavy use.
| Key Features | |
| Versatility | With a wide variety of configurations and sizes—available in threaded, flanged, or cartridge bodies and in capacities from ~450 lbs up to 5000 lbs to suit various fixture needs |
| Unclamp Clearance | The fast 90º swing action clears the workpiece quickly, minimizing load/unload time and increasing throughput |
| High Clamping Force | Uses adjustable hydraulic pressure up to 5000 PSI to apply a strong, repeatable clamping load |
| Setup Flexibility | Field-adjustable swing direction—left, right, straight pull—adds flexibility, allowing one clamp model to adapt to different fixture layouts |
| Heavy-Duty Construction | Large cam mechanism and BHC-coated cylinder body resists wear and scoring, ensuring reliable performance over long cycles |
Hydraulic Cylinders
Vektek's hydraulic cylinders are compact, high-force actuators designed for precision clamping in custom fixtures and automated workholding systems. Operating at up to 5000 PSI, these cylinders deliver consistent, repeatable push or pull forces in a small footprint. Each cylinder features premium build quality with hardened chrome-alloy steel plungers, proprietary high-performance seals to prevent leaks, and black hard coating on cylinder bodies.
| Key Features | |
| High Force | Hardened chrome-alloy steel piston delivers high force and runs longer with less wear |
| Smooth Operation | Special wipers and a vented port with filter keep chips and debris out, preventing contamination and ensuring smooth operations |
| Protected Body | BHC hard-coated cylinder body prevents scoring and scratching, even under high side loads that would otherwise damage lower-quality cyilnders |
| Dependable and Consistent | Proprietary seal design minimizes leakage, extends seal life, and provides consistent clamping performance |
| Variety and Flexibility | Easy integration into any fixture, available in multiple styles (threaded, block, cartridge) for flexible mounting and compact installation |
Why Hennig
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Machining Automation
CNC shops keep pallets moving and machines cutting nights, weekends, and short-staffed shifts with Hennig’s WorkFlow automated pallet delivery system.
Setup Time Calculator
How Much Is Setup Time Costing You?
Every changeover means idle spindle time. Multi-part fixturing slashes setup frequency — so your machines spend more hours cutting and less time waiting.
Your Machines
$
The Setup Problem
min
%
Annual Cost of Fixture Changeovers
1,500 hrs
Spindle Hours Lost to Setup / Year
$263K
Annual Lost Production Value
$131K
Recoverable with Workholding
Based on 250 working days/yr. Multi-part fixturing reduces changeover frequency so your spindle spends more time cutting.
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