German standard components manufacturer norelem has significantly expanded their clamping technology range of products, with more than 800 items being added to the “norelem positions” group of products. The range will allow for a larger variety of workpieces or tools to be fixed in place and thus machined. The sub-group 01000, which includes the categories of plates, add-on elements, angle plates, and cube tombstones, serves as the basis of clamping technology.
Amongst other additions, new product families have been added to the plates product range – these being the baseplates and subplates, which can be positioned and fastened directly on machine tables. The baseplates are available in grey cast iron with grid holes in rectangular and round designs, similarly the sub plates are available in grey cast iron with holes.
“Clamping technology is one of the essential instruments in facilitating manufacturing” says Marcus Schneck, CEO of norelem. “Without the required clamping technology, manufacturing has a high rate of failure, meaning waste in material and time, or it comes to a halt entirely. By expanding our range of clamping technology, we can support more facets of the manufacturing industry and further support those we already do.”
Expanding the category of “stepped clamps”, norelem are adding seven new product families to the range. Both prefabricated assemblies and individual parts are available, the individual assemblies can then be put together. The different shapes and designs of the products ensure that the clamps can be used for a variety of tasks and applications. Clamp straps are used in mechanical engineering, fixture construction, and prototype construction. Among other things, they ensure that the workpiece is held securely during milling and welding.
norelem have also introduced their new sub-group, 42000 “Zero-point Clamping Technology”, which includes four categories featuring zero-point clamping systems, 5-axis module clamping system 80, 5-axis module clamping system 50, and 5-axis module clamping system 138. This sub-group brings together a range of tools to save time and effort during clamping. Zero-point clamping systems enable a quick and precise clamping and referencing of fixtures and workpieces, on all cutting machine tools and machining centres, as well as on die-sinking and measuring machines. These systems are compatible with pallets, devices, vices, and workpieces; and can be changed in seconds with a defined zero point, whilst ensuring a repeatability of less than 0.005mm.
The expanded library of clamping technologies can be found in the 2022 edition of THE BIG GREEN BOOK, a two-volume product catalogue listing over 70,000 products.
For more about norelem and to order your free copy of THE BIG GREEN BOOK, please visit www.norelem.co.uk or contact thebiggreenbook@norelem.co.uk.
About norelem
norelem is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of flexible standard parts and components for mechanical engineering. The company supplies 70,000 standard products relating to standard machinery and operating elements, as well as automation components. Ninety-eight per cent of these parts are available from stock, and the business delivers on-site technical support for products. This high level of inventory enables norelem to provide fast and reliable delivery times.
About THE BIG GREEN BOOK
THE BIG GREEN BOOK is both norelem’s ideas catalogue and a reference book and has become the norelem trademark. More than just a standard product catalogue, THE BIG GREEN BOOK represents everything norelem stands for, combining product information, specifications, and technical information, with best practice references, advice, and guidance.
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