

Extended Workholding Solutions
Mason Mechanical is a dealer
of the full line of Kurt Vises. If you need Quality, Durability and Adaptability
in your workholding needs, then Kurt has a solution to fit your application.
From Single part holding to Multiple Same Part or Different Parts, Kurt covers
all your manual or production machine workholding possibilities.
Below you will find many of
the Kurt Workholding Vise setups available for Special and Unique workholding
applications. Kurt can cover most or all your vise needs, from specialized single
holding to multiple parts holding. For more detailed information regarding any
of the special vises shown here please call us, so that we may better provide
you with the solutions a Kurt setup can provide.
Call Mason Mechanical Labs at:
1-800-925-1838
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Kurt
Specialized Workholding Solutions:
- CarvLock Vises:
Dual Clamping on 4-sided Carveable Vice Jaws.
- DoubleLock Vises:
Dual Clamping Power.
- ClusterTower Vises:
Vertical Tower Vises with Many Configurations.
- ClusterLock Vises:
Dual Clamping Vise Designed to be used in 1 to 10 units in a Common Base.
- VersatileLock Vises:
Single Station CNC Vise for Ultra-Precision.
- AngLock PT Series Vises:
High Precision Vise with Movable Jaw being Pulled instead of Pushed.
- SeraLock Vises:
Modular Vise System for Pallet of Multi-Sided Tower Configuration on Vertical
or Horizontal Machining Centers.
- MoveLock Vises:
Modular Two-Piece Vise System for Multiple Vise Configuration on a Pallet
Formation.
- MiniLock Vises:
Modular Vise System for Small Intricate Parts, Designed for a Pallet or Singular
Configuration.
- Fixture Vises: Single
Clamp Vise with 4-sided Carveable Jaws.
- Self-Centering Vises:
Single Clamp Vise, that has Two Movable Jaws for Precision Centering of Part.
- Extra Capacity XL Vises:
Single Clamping of Large Parts up to 21".
- Custom Engineered Workholding:
Custom Designed Workholders to fit any Special Application Needs.
Kurt D-Series
AngLock Vises

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Dual Clamping on 4-sided
Carveable Vice Jaws.
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Two Parts Machined Into One Jaw Set
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Standard Features
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- Available in 4" or 6" Models
- Productivity- Multiple part workholding for better spindle
utilization, reduced tool change time, and reduced machine travel from
part to part.
- Durability- 80,000 PSI ductile iron body and steel components
provide strength, rigidity and long term accuracy while absorbing any
machine vibration.
- Versatility- The basic CarvLock vise base can be converted
into other models simply by changing jaw kits.
- Flexibility- Quick change jaws reduce setup times.
- Economy- Jaws may be carved on all four sides.
- Accuracy- Job-to-Job setup changes within locating holes in
vise base held to +-0.001".
- Self-Adjusting throughout entire clamping range. Can clamp
A and B loads in same setup.
- 2" jaw travel using the CarvLock jaw kits.
- Change a set of jaws in 1 minute.
- 10 Year Limited Warranty.
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Options
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- Quick Change Machinable Soft Jaws
- Quick Change Machinable Ductile Iron jaws
- EZLock Quick Change Jaw Plate System (non-mnachinable)
- Standard Jaws (non-machinable)
- Conversion Plate for Wider Single Part Clamping.
- Optional Internal Hex Screw Available
- Metric Version Available
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Dual Clamping Power.
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DL640 Model Shown
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Standard Features
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- Available in 4", 6" or 8"
Models
- Large Capacity:
- DL430: 3" x 4" each station.
- DL640: 4" x 6" each station.
- DL800: 6" x 8" each station.
- Productivity- Multiple part workholding for better spindle
utilization, reduced tool change time and reduced machine travel from
part to part.
- Accuracy- repeatable clamping to 0.0002".
- Durability- 80,000 PSI ductile iron body and steel components
provide strength, rigidity and long term accuracy while absorbing machine
vibration.
- Self-Adjusting over the entire clamping range.
- 10 Year Limited Warranty.
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Options
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- ArmLock Handle
- InnerLock Jaws
- 6AWS Workstop
- GroveLock Workstop.
- Conversion Plate for Wider Single Part Clamping.
- Optional Internal Hex Screw Available
- Metric Version Available
- Also Available in Models Accepting The Pneumatic or Hydraulic Intensifier
for more clamping power.
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Vertical Tower Vises.
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6" model shown
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Standard Features
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- Available in 4"or 6" Models
- Cast Iron Integral Vise Tower- highly rigid to achieve workpiece
immobility and to dampen cutter induced vibration.
- New Clutch Design- automatically returns to correct position
- No timing problems Ever.
- New Holding Block- now "internalized" resulting in
10% overall height reduction. Optional internal hex screw further shortens
overall height.
- Pre-Load Adjustment is standard.
- New Chip Guard System- center clamping area is fully covered
100% of the time.
- Famous AngLock Design- minimizes movable jaw lift.
- 3" x 4" maximum part capacity in eight clamping stations
(4" Tower).
- Opens to 7.55" in Single Station Conversion.
- 4" x 6" maximum part capacity in eight clamping stations
(6" Tower).
- Opens to 9.96" in Single Station Conversion.
- Three Standard Base Sizes:
- 4" Tower: 300 mm, 400 mm, 500mm
- 6" Tower: 400 mm, 500 mm, 630 mm
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Options
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- InnerLock Jaws
- 6AWS Workstop
- GroveLock Workstop.
- Conversion Plate for Wider Single Part Clamping.
- Optional Internal Hex Screw Available
- Metric Version Available
- Custom Bases Also Available.
- Also Available in CarvLock Tower Systems
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Dual Clamping Power
Designed for 1 to 10 in Same Base.
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Standard Features
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- Available in 2" x 2" Part Capacity
each station
- 80,000 PSI ductile iron construction.
- Hardened bed ways and hardened steel jaw plates.
- Standard spacing is 1.968" (50mm). Other Spacing Available.
- Vise bed surface is ground parallel to within 0.001".
- Ideal for small VMC's with pallet changers'.
- Suitable for Tombstone mounting on HMC's
- Can be converted to single opening (6" maximum) with optional
convertible kit.
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Options
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- Conversion Plate for Wider Single Part Clamping.
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Single Station CNC
Vise for Ultra-Precision.
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3600V Model Shown
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Standard Features
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- Available in 6" wide Jaws with 4"
or 6" Jaw Opening Models.
- Available in Manual, Hydraulic or Pneumatic
Operation.
- Can be mounted upright or on either side.
- Matched stationary jaw to keyway including the body height +_0.001".
- 0.0005" Clamping repeatability.
- Footprint on the short version is 13". Ideal for the smallest
machines.
- Hydraulic Option is available as a complete package.
- All air and hydraulic units feature a 1/4" vise stroke.
- Air vise has a precise and repeatable "gentle touch"
for delicate parts.
- 10 Year Limited Warranty.
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Options
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- Hydraulic Operation
- Pneumatic Operation
- Torque Handle
- InnerLock Jaws
- 360PWS Workstop
- Optional Internal Hex Screw Available (3600V only)
- Some Models Available in Metric
- Also Available in Reverse and Short Reverse Models
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High Precision Single
Clamping Vise.
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PTH800A Model Shown
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Standard Features
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- Available in 4"or 8" Models
- Available in Manual or Hydraulic Operation.
- "Pull-Type" clamping means high precision and repeatability.
- Up to 20,000 lbs. precision clamping force.
- Can be mounted upright or on either side.
- CNC style allows compact spacing.
- Both sides ground square to within 0.001" with base and top.
- 80,000 PSI ductile iron body.
- Hydraulic option is available as complete package.
- 10 Year Limited Warranty.
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Options
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- Matching of bed height +_ 0.001" available at an additional cost.
- Matching of the keyway to the stationary jaw +_0.001" available
at an additional cost.
- Hand or Foot Intensifier
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Modular Vise System.
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Standard Features
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- Standard Serrated Pattern is 16 grooves per
inch.
- Self-Aligning
- Multiple components may be used at the same time.
- Like and unlike workpieces may be machined all in the same setup.
- Mix and match components.
- Allows creation of the equivalent of a custom fixture in less time
than the custom fixture can be designed.
- Modular components can be used over and over again.
- Very Economical.
- Designed in a pallet of multi-sided tower configurations for use
on vertical or horizontal machining centers.
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Options
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The SeraLock Modular System is tailored to your particular vertical or
horizontal applications. Please contact us for further details.
Call Mason Mechanical Labs at:
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Modular Two-Piece
Vise System.
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Standard Features
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- Available in 3.5" wide x 2" high
Jaws. Stationary and Movable jaws sold separately.
- Movable jaws are available in either manual or hydraulic actuation.
- May be used as a single or double station vise, and can be mounted
side by side.
- Can be configured into high density fixturing.
- Features a 5/16" stroke.
- Provides clamping forces of 7,450 lbs.@ 55ft. Lbs. for manual,
and 4,000 lbs. @ 5,000 PSI for hydraulic models.
- Mounts on a 2" x 2" grid system, T-slot sub-bases with
a 2" pitch, standard sub-plates and machine tables.
- Clamps large workpieces- jaw opening limited only by the work envelope.
- Light weight.
- Small Footprint.
- 10 Year Limited Warranty.
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Options
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- Movable Hydraulic Jaws
- Special Jaw Plates
- Special Workstops
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Modular Vise System
for Small or Intricate Parts.
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Standard Features
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- Available in 4 Clamping Force Versions: 980lbs,
1400lbs, 2200lbs, 2600lbs
- By using stationary blocks or pins, two parts may be clamped by
a single MiniLock.
- The versatile MiniLock can be used in single holding, Double Holding
or multiples of both single and double holding applications.
- Ideal for hard fixturing as well as for palletizing small parts
to be loaded into receivers on machine tables.
- Through the use of a variety of locating blocks, workstops and
MiniLocks, several similar parts or a part "family" can be
located on a single pallet.
- Clamping jaw made from rugged Ampco 18 aluminum bronze.
- Actuating screw is made from a special alloy steel.
- While one pallet of parts is being machined, the operator can be
unloading and loading a second similarly configured pallet away from
the machine tool.
- Steps may be machined into the clamp jaw for operations that require
parts to be raised above the pallet or machine table.
- The low profile allows for machining of complete top surfaces of
parts without having to re-clamp.
- Conveniently uses standard thread sizes and standard hex keys.
- One MiniLock package contains six MiniLocks.
- 1 Year Limited Warranty.
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Options
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Single Clamp Vise
with 4-sided Carveable Jaws.
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Shown with two parts machined into one jaw set.
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Standard Features
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- Available in 6" Model
- Famous AngLock principle assures minimum part lift.
- Quick change movable jaws- top mounted stationary jaw (4 cap screws)
- Needle thrust bearing used at hex end of screw to reduce clamping
friction.
- Outside rail edges of body are machined. This new edge allows you
to indicate alignment during setup.
- Bed height matched to size 2.875" (73.025mm) within +-0.0005"
(same as D688 and D675 vises).
- Repeatability within 0.001".
- 10 Year Limited Warranty.
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Options
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- Machinable Quick-Change Ductile Iron Jaw Kits
- Machinable Quick-Change Aluminum Jaw Kits
- Non-Machinable Ductile Iron Jaw Kits with Standard Hardened Jaw Plates
or Quick-Change EZLock Jaw Plate System.
- Metric Version Available
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Single Clamp Vise
with Two Movable Jaws for Precision Centering.
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Standard Features
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- Available in 4" or 6" Models
- Jaw Openings:
- 4" Model: 6.25"
- 6" Model: 8"
- Lip seals on main screw.
- Famous AngLock Design Principle
- Centering accuracy from Min. to Max. opening is 0.0006" with
0.0002" repeatability.
- Chip Guards.
- Hardened jaws.
- Hardened bed ways.
- 80,000 PSI ductile iron construction.
- Center Line can be adjusted and set.
- 10 Year Limited Warranty.
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Options
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- Speed Handle
- Torque Handle
- InnerLock Jaws
- 6AWS Workstop
- Optional V-Jaws for Round Part Holding
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Single Clamping Vice
for Large Pieces up to 21".
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8XL Model Shown
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Standard Features
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- Available in 6" or 8" Models, in
Manual, Pneumatic or Hydraulic Operation
- Up to 12,000 lbs precision clamping force.
- AngLock design reduces jaw lift.
- 80,000 PSI ductile iron body.
- 6" and 8" jaw widths with jaw openings from 14"
up to 31" (in the outside jaw positions).
- "Pull-Type" clamping means high precision and repeatability.
- Great for high horsepower "hogging out" applications.
- Reverse model reduces "reach-over" distance making part
loading safer and easier for the operator. Also part programming is
easier in the "Y" axis positive direction.
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic feature a 1/4" stroke.
- Pneumatic power option provides a precise and repeatable "gentle
touch" for delicate parts.
- 10 Year Limited Warranty.
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Options
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- ArmLock Handle
- Torque Handle (6" Model Only)
- GroveLock Workstop (6" Model Only)
- InnerLock Jaws (8" Model Only)
- Hex Extensions (8" Model Only)
- Pneumatic or Hydraulic Intensifier Available
- Optional Internal Hex Screw Available
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Custom
Engineered Workholding
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Kurt can custom engineer most any workholding application needs.
Due to the nature of such an item, all custom workholding designs must
be dealt with on a one to one basis so that we may better assist you
in determining the proper workholding design for you. Please contact
us regarding any further information about Kurt's Custom Engineered
Workholding designs.
Technical designs and actual parts that are
to be held may be required.
Call Mason Mechanical Labs at:
1-800-925-1838
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