Manufacturers of precision pneumatic & hydraulic, concentric clamping systems. Precision integrated gripping systems for part placement, swiveling & linear extension with pneumatic, electric or hydraulic activation. Precision hydraulic expansion chucks & arbors in standard & custom designs to 3 microns TIR or less, including HSK connection for high speed applications. Replacement jaws for all types of chucks, specializing in Japanese & European-made chucks. Lathe chucks, manual & power types. Unilock zero point clamping system.
SCHUNK Inc. is right next to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and very close to the Research Triangle Park. The High-Tech Triangle area between Raleigh and Durham, with its three well-known Universities Duke, UNC and NC State is considered to be the high-tech center of the rapidly growing southeastern region of the USA.
SCHUNK is a customer driven organization with a reputation for high quality, absolute precision and continuous innovation.
The on-site US-manufacturing capabilities allow us to quickly respond to the needs of the North American market. With a nationwide network of Regional Sales Managers for Automation and Tooling and Workholding, SCHUNK customers, have access to local SCHUNK technical support representatives. Of course, our sales staff is always available to answer your questions and to help you to find the right solution for your application.
SCHUNK is a family owned business since 1945. The worldwide "SCHUNK family" is committed to the complete satisfaction of our customers. Integrity and respect are key words in our daily business. Our name stands for innovation, product quality and durability. It is our mission to provide you with the most productive, high-quality solution.
July 10, 2008 —
TENDO Has Slimmed Down with TENDO LSS
SCHUNK is now introducing a super-slim version of the TENDO family of hydraulic expansion toolholders. The TENDO LSS has been optimized to keep interfering contours to a minimum, can be used to access difficult parts of a workpiece, and can be used in working areas where appliances create difficult conditions.
July 7, 2008 —
The EGN 80 and 160 from SCHUNK
SCHUNK has expanded its EGN series of servo electric 2-finger parallel grippers to include sizes 80 and 160 to the existing size 100. The new sizes have a stroke per finger of 8 and 16 millimeters, respectively. This upward and downward expansion of the series now makes it possible to use the exact size of gripper for each task with the right specifications.
June 4, 2008 —
SCHUNK Inc. Partners with Joe Gibbs Racing
SCHUNK Inc., a world leader in workholding, toolholding, and automation technology, is proud to announce their partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), one of NASCAR's premier Sprint Cup Racing teams. SCHUNK will serve as the "Official Workholding Solutions Provider" of Joe Gibbs Racing, home of the #20 Home Depot Toyota driven by Tony Stewart, the #18 M&M's Toyota, driven by Kyle Busch, and the #11 FedEx Toyota, driven by Denny Hamlin.
May 9, 2008 —
Swivel Unit SRH - Modular Is Simply Better
SCHUNK Inc. introduces the new series of 180° swivel heads SRH. The swivel heads of the new SRH are completely modular in structure and consist of the tried and tested SRU rotary modules combined with two swivel corners, EDF electric feed-throughs, and MDF media feed-throughs. This means precise rotation and long tool life using proven components. Using standard components also means short delivery times and high availability of the components due to minimal spare parts inventory.
May 6, 2008 —
TRISet Universal Tool Presetting
The TRISet optical tool presetting and measuring device from SCHUNK allows you to measure, check, and adjust tools before using them. TRISet is suitable for all conventional tool-clamping systems. As a special bonus, a TRIBOS clamping device is integrated, which allows tools to be clamped in seconds. With TRISet, tools can be clamped, measured and adjusted outside the machine while the CNC machine carries on producing without any downtime.
April 3, 2008 —
ROTA NCR Precision 6-Jaw Power Chucks
The clamping of thin-walled and easily deformed components is challenging. With its ROTA NCR 6-jaw power chuck, SCHUNK offers a standard solution for this type of workpiece. SCHUNK has now standardized the sizes of the ROTA NCR with diameters of up to 1200 mm and in doing so opened up the possibilities for precision workpiece clamping with large lathe chucks.
March 10, 2008 —
MAGNOS Magnetic Gripper MAU
SCHUNK introduces its MAGNOS Magnetic Gripper MAU! An ideal solution for loading and unloading machines and for handling both small and large workpieces.
March 7, 2008 —
KONTEC KSK Centric-Clamping Device for Small Components
The KONTEC KSK is the first centric-clamping device in the world to be completely encapsulated - ensuring maximum functional capability. The KSK is compact, allowing for more pieces to be placed under the spindle in a single set up, therefore increasing a machine's through put.