Force feed
Power clamping feed for reliable workpiece clamping in the industry
Power chucks play a central role in automated manufacturing (more about our chucks). They ensure the secure holding of workpieces while maintaining high precision and repeatability. With the QUADRO® series, Ortlieb offers a powerful system for use in modern machining centers, production cells, and special machines.
What is a power chuck?
A power chuck is a clamping system for securely fixing workpieces in lathes, milling machines, and other machining centers. It evenly transmits high clamping forces to the workpiece, thereby ensuring precise and process-safe machining.
Power chucks are particularly used in CNC lathes, where high repeatability, stable clamping forces, and reliable power transmission are required. Depending on the design, they can be driven hydraulically, mechanically, or in a combined manner.
Ortlieb power chucks are designed for industrial continuous use and are characterized by their robust construction, high run-out accuracy, and low-maintenance design.
Technical Requirements for Power Chucks
Modern power chucks must withstand high mechanical loads while ensuring precise clamping conditions. The following are crucial:
High clamping force with compact design
Even force transmission to the workpiece
Minimized clamping force loss behavior at speed
High rotational accuracy
Long service life with low maintenance intervals
Through precise manufacturing and tailored materials, Ortlieb power chucks meet the highest demands in mechanical engineering and automated manufacturing processes.
Overview of the QUADRO® series
Compact design for tight installation spaces
Variants for manual and automatic actuation
High tension force through optimized power transmission
Low-maintenance construction for continuous operation
Self-centering clamping technology
Advantages in use
Maximum process reliability thanks to constant clamping force, as well as with our clamping heads
Flexible use in special solutions and production modules
High precision in repeated clamping and releasing
Robust construction for long-term use
Reduced setup times in series production
Typical areas of application
Machining centers for turning, milling or grinding
Automated manufacturing cells
Machine tools with workpiece change system
Clamping devices in series production
Special machines in plant engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Power Chucks
What clamping force does a QUADRO® chuck achieve?
The exact clamping force depends on the size and control – it typically ranges from several kN to well over 20 kN.
Can the chuck be automated to open/close?
Yes, the series is designed for automatic actuators and can be seamlessly integrated into existing systems. In conjunction with a spindle drive, full integration is possible.
How often does a power chuck need to be maintained?
The low-maintenance design allows for long maintenance intervals – depending on the application, usually several 100,000 clamping cycles.