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Freeze clamping technology
We offer suitable solutions in the field of freeze clamping technology, which are as varied as they are diverse. What used to be reserved for aerospace technology can now find its way into your production facility with our help.
Innovative freeze clamping technology
Ice provides excellent adhesion. Just think of the hoar frost on the windshield on a winter’s morning or the ice tray stuck in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. Freeze clamping technology is an efficient system that makes use of this property.
Originally, the freeze clamping plates were intended for use in aerospace engineering workshops. Today, they are used for complicated applications with delicate workpieces in a wide variety of manufacturing areas.
Advantages of freeze clamping technology
The sensitive parts are clamped without pressure – deformations and fractures occurring when clamping workpieces are avoided. Without special pre-machining and regardless of their shape, the parts can be clamped on only one side. In addition, processing with five axes is possible for each work step. A wide variety of hard and soft materials can be “held” with ice: Metal, plastics, ceramics, graphite, glass, rubber, neoprene, textiles, etc.
Clamping with freezing technique:
- Clamping without deformation
- Clamping without force influence on sensitive workpieces
- Clamping of smallest workpieces
After loosening/thawing the workpieces, the ice has the advantage that no residue remains on the workpiece.
High holding force
For a metallic workpiece, the nominal holding force of the freeze clamping plate is 150 N/cm².
Comparison
- 100-150N/cm² for magnetic chucks
- 10 N/cm² for vacuum clamping plates
Application
The compact freezer clamping plates are made of one piece and can be used very quickly:
- Connect the device to the compressed air supply (pure, dry compressed air).
- Spray water on the freezer plate
- Place workpiece
- Operate lever for icing or defrosting
What can we do for you?
By using our products and services, our customers increase the productivity of their production by up to 100 % and at the same time significantly reduce their production costs.
