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The AutoVise LT is Gimbel's cost-effective entry into pneumatic self-centering workholding. Built from aluminum for reduced weight and a lower price point, the AutoVise LT delivers 0.003" rated precision and 6.5mm of total stroke (3.25mm per jaw) in a 150mm clamp-width package. Integrated 52mm and 96mm pull stud patterns on the underside provide direct compatibility with all major zero-point clamping systems, including Lang, Jergens, and 5th Axis, with no additional adapter plates required.
The AutoVise LT is designed for shops that want to step into pneumatic self-centering automation without the upfront cost of a full steel vise. The aluminum construction significantly reduces weight, making it easier to handle during setup and better suited for lighter-duty applications, high-mix environments, and shops running mostly aluminum or softer materials. Self-centering actuation means consistent part placement and repeatable clamping, whether operated manually or through M-code and robotic integration.
Like all AutoVise models, the LT features adjustable serrated jaws that accommodate a range of part sizes without requiring custom soft jaws for first-op work. The jaws are fully reversible for flexibility across clamping ranges. Integrated springs supplement pneumatic force and act as a failsafe to retain parts in the event of air loss.
The AutoVise LT ships with both 52mm and 96mm pull stud bolt patterns machined into the base, so it drops directly onto any standard zero-point chuck or receiver plate. This makes the LT an ideal choice for shops already running zero-point systems that want a fast-swap pneumatic vise at a fraction of the cost of comparable options.
Looking for higher precision and heavier-duty construction? Check out our AutoVise Pro line, featuring all-steel and stainless construction, 0.0008" repeatability, and cycle ratings exceeding 250,000 clamps before rebuild.
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Pneumatic Vises, also known as CNC Pneumatic Vises, Air Vises, or Precision Pneumatic Self Centering Vises, are an automated form of workholding used to hold workpieces during the machining process. The machining process requires precise, repeatable, and incredibly rigid holding capacity to hold a wide variety of parts.
The biggest benefit of Pneumatic CNC Vises is how easy they are to automate. Automated Machine Tending solutions typically already have a wide array of solenoids and air control, so Pneumatic Vises are the go-to choice in CNC Machine Tending Automation systems. In addition to customers using our Pneumatic Self-Centering Air Vises for Spindle Gripper Machine Tending Automation Systems, we also have countless customers using these vises with cobot systems, robot systems, machine cells, and even to streamline manual loading.
These air vises have fully-adjustable clamping force, and are easily adjusted by simply regulating the inlet air supply on the “Clamp” air inlet on the vise. Refer to the Spec-Sheet in the Downloads section of this page for a graph showing how air pressure is linearly correlated with clamping force.
The biggest single advantage of Pneumatic Vises over traditional workholding is how quickly they can be clamped and unclamped. With the flip of a switch, parts can be instantly clamped and unclamped with near-perfect repeatability. Another huge advantage is that, unlike human operators tightening regular vises, Pneumatic Vises clamp with the same clamping force every single cycle.
Gimbel Automation Self-Centering Air Vises have two key differences from other solutions on the market: (1) our Self-Centering Air Vises have an all-steel construction, and (2) the moving top of our air vises is fully serrated, enabling the hard jaws with matching serrations to be adjusted to any size in a few seconds. This means that there is no need for you to buy and machine unique soft jaws for each part you manufacture for your first operation. Instead, use the adjustable hard jaws for your first operation and machine second jaws only for second-op workholding as you need them.
