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5″ x 18″ LiteVise™ (457mm x 125mm x 50mm)

VA518 $999.00
  • Modern take on a traditional steel 3-Axis fixed jaw vise
  • 96mm RockLock™ compatible (4 pull studs included)
  • 70% lighter than leading competitors
  • Precision-ground, hardened stainless steel ways
  • Lightweight aluminum base
  • Double station convertible to self-centering
  • Low-profile, reversible, hardened gripper jaws with an integrated 45-degree dovetail
  • Top Jaws Sold Separately

Introducing LiteVise™ – Revolutionizing CNC Operations with its Lightweight Design

Are you ready to elevate your CNC machining operations with unparalleled precision and efficiency? Meet LiteVise™, the game-changing lightweight vise designed to optimize your workflow and deliver exceptional results.

 

Key Features:

Superior Lightweight Design:

Material: Constructed from high-strength aluminum alloy, LiteVise™ offers the perfect balance between durability and repeatability. Weighing significantly less than traditional vises, it ensures ease of handling and quick setup without compromising on performance.

Compact Form Factor: Engineered to fit seamlessly into a variety of CNC machines, LiteVise™’s compact design maximizes your workspace, allowing for more flexibility and creativity in your projects.

 

Exceptional Precision and Strength:

Advanced Clamping Mechanism: The innovative clamping system provides a firm, secure hold on your workpieces, ensuring zero movement during machining. This translates to higher precision and consistency in every cut.

Micro-Adjustment Capability: Fine-tune the clamping pressure with micro-adjustment features, allowing for delicate handling of intricate components and materials.

Integrated low profile gripper jaw: Hardened and ground serrated gripper jaws provide superior clamping force.

Quick-change jaw built-in: The integrated 45-degree dovetail also acts as a quick change base for swapping grippers jaws and soft jaws on the fly.

 

Robust and Reliable Performance:

Durability: Built to withstand the rigors of daily use, LiteVise™ maintains its performance and integrity even under heavy-duty conditions. Its corrosion-resistant coating ensures longevity and minimal maintenance.

Consistent Accuracy: Engineered with precision manufacturing processes, LiteVise™ delivers consistent clamping force and alignment, crucial for achieving high-quality machining results.

 

Size: (457mm x 125mm x 50mm) (18" x 5" x 2")
Jaw Width: 125 (5")
Clamping Force: 22.2 kN @ 61 Nm (5000lbs)
Max Torque: 61 Nm
Clamping Range: Low Gripper Jaws: .375”-14.1” (Self-centering), .188” – 6.2” (Double Station) Master Tall Gripper Jaws: .375”-16.4” (Self-centering), .375” – 7.2” (Double Station)
Weight: 25 lbs
File Name Size
2D Drawing 895 KB Download Now
3D Model 201 KB Download Now
VA518_OWNERS_MANUAL 2 MB Download Now

Available on backorder

The Future is
Lite

Are you ready to elevate your CNC machining operations with unparalleled precision and efficiency?

Meet LiteVise™, the game-changing lightweight vise designed to optimize your workflow and deliver exceptional results.

Superior Lightweight Design

Constructed from high-strength aluminum alloy with integrated steel rails, LiteVise™ offers the perfect balance between durability & portability.

Advanced Precision

4500lbs of clamping force in a compact footprint that weighs 50-70% less than traditional steel vises.

96mm Spacing

Universal 96mm quick-change mounting is compatible with 5th Axis RockLock™ system & any competitive 96mm systems.

Engineered in
San Diego, CA

Powered by American innovation & craftsmanship for uncompromising performance.

LiteVise™ is Built for Automation 3-Axis 4-Axis 5-Axis

FAQ

LiteVise™ is up to 50% lighter than standard vises, allowing for faster, easier handling — especially with cobots and robots.

Yes. All LiteVise™ models are designed to integrate seamlessly with the 96mm RockLock™ system, ensuring fast changeovers and high repeatability.

LiteVise™ bodies are made from aircraft-grade aluminum for reduced weight, while critical wear surfaces use hardened steel for long-lasting durability.

Absolutely. LiteVise™’s compact design, light weight, and RockLock™ compatibility make it ideal for automation and robotic tending.

Yes, all LiteVise™ models come standard with built-in hard jaws. These jaws feature a serrated tooth pattern and an integrated 45-degree dovetail. Additional top jaws and soft jaws are available for all models of LiteVise™.

LiteVise™ is proudly designed and manufactured in the USA at our facility in San Diego, California.

Replacement Parts

  • VA56-9

    VA56-9

    $150.00

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