Consistent Clamping Force.
Cycle After Cycle.
The APV-160-A and APV-160-B are two-jaw pneumatic clamping vises built for automated cells, robot loading, and high-volume production. One air supply in, the same clamping force out — every cycle, every part.
One Air Supply.
Full Clamping Force.
A mechanical vise asks an operator to do something: turn a handle, torque a screw, check it twice. That works until the cell runs unattended, the cycle time is measured in seconds, or the day's part count is in the thousands.
The APV-160-A and APV-160-B are pneumatic clamping vises: a single air supply delivers the same clamping force on cycle one and cycle ten thousand — no handle, no operator judgment call, no drift.
Both share the same 160×160mm footprint, base jaw pattern, and three mounting options. The only real decision is how much force the part needs.
Same block.
Different jobs.
Both models share a body, base jaw pattern, and mounting footprint — they differ in clamping force and jaw travel.
Short Stroke / High Clamping Force
42 kN clamping force — enough headroom for aggressive roughing cuts and heavier stock without adding a second clamping station.
2.6mm travel per jaw keeps the stroke tight and the cycle fast. Runs on the same 30–130 PSI shop air as every other 5th Axis pneumatic product — no dedicated regulator required.
- 42 kN (9,400 lbf) max clamping force
- 2.6mm (0.10") travel per jaw
- 30–130 PSI (2–9 bar) operating pressure
- Side-port air (2x G1/8) and side or bottom grease points
Long Stroke / Low Clamping Force
9 kN clamping force with a longer, more forgiving stroke for general production work, where stock varies slightly from part to part.
8.2mm travel per jaw, the same 30–130 PSI supply, and the same base pattern as the -A — mix force tiers by station without changing footprint.
- 9 kN (2,000 lbf) max clamping force
- 8.2mm (0.32") travel per jaw
- 30–130 PSI (2–9 bar) operating pressure
- Higher-rated accessory pressure (90 PSI max) than the -A
Watch It In Action.
The APV-160 on a 3-axis mill, cutting real stock at rated pressure.
Three Mounting Configurations.
Every APV-160-A and APV-160-B ships with the fasteners for all three in the box — pick the one that matches your fixture plate.
Important: all required pins and fasteners are included in the box for whichever mounting configuration you choose — 2x 8mm pins + 4x M10 screws, 2x SB10 + 2x M10 screws, or 2x 13mm bushings + 4x M10 screws. A full mounting-base design guideline with hole patterns and tolerances is available on request for fixture plate design.
A Dual-Interface Base Jaw.
Serrated gripper teeth as standard, or dovetail-prep the master jaw for a more positive lock on hardened material.
Gripper teeth for materials under 25 HRC; dovetail-prep the master jaw above 25 HRC for a more positive lock.
| Kit / PN | Description | Mounting |
|---|---|---|
| VSJ-APV-160 | Low profile master jaw | Serrations + 4x flathead screws |
| VAJ-APV-160 | Aluminum softjaw | Slots + 4x SHCS |
Both models slide onto the same LiteVise™ family accessory jaws when using the VSJ-APV-160 master jaw — VGA-VA5 and VAJ-VA5 jaws carry over directly. Max allowable accessory pressure is 20 PSI on the APV-160-A and 90 PSI on the APV-160-B.
What Actually Matters on the Floor.
42 kN of measured clamping force — 40% more than the competition — plus the repeatability and support that make it work in a real cell.
Need the highest force in the class: APV-160-A.
Need everyday clamping with more forgiveness: APV-160-B.
Side by side.
The numbers that decide which tier belongs on your table.
Full dimensional drawings, mounting-base design guideline, and lubrication schedule are in the APV-160-A / APV-160-B Owner's Manual, available at 5thaxis.com or on request.
Force comparison based on published specifications of comparable 160mm-class pneumatic clamping blocks.
Tell us the cell.
We'll spec the solution.
Send your part size, cycle time, and air supply — we'll help you land on the APV-160-A or APV-160-B and spec the jaws and mounting hardware to go with it.