7 Scroll Chuck Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for scroll chucks as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 scroll chuck manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked scroll chuck companies as of November, 2024: 1.Kitagawa, 2.Kalamazoo Chuck Manufacturing, 3.Di Chun Iron Work co., Ltd.
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What Is a Scroll Chuck?
A scroll chuck is a device attached to a lathe's spindle to hold a workpiece. By manually turning the chuck handle, the three jaws, positioned at 120° intervals, move simultaneously to grip the workpiece.
While scroll chucks typically handle round workpieces, a three-jaw scroll chuck can also grip hexagonal workpieces, and a four-jaw chuck can accommodate square workpieces.
The jaws of the chuck can be custom-molded to fit specific workpieces. In this setup, the jaws are usually secured with a fixture such as a jaw lock or chuck mate, and then bored together on the machine.
Uses of Scroll Chucks
Scroll chucks have been commonly used on general-purpose lathes. However, with the advancement of automation and the prevalence of CNC lathes, the demand for hydraulic power chucks and air chucks has increased, leading to a decrease in the use of scroll chucks.
Still, some manufacturing sites continue to use scroll chucks. The advantage of manual chucking is the ability for experienced operators to make fine adjustments, making scroll chucks a practical choice in some production environments.
Principles of Scroll Chucks
Scroll chucks are distinguished by their internal cam mechanism featuring a spiral groove known as a scroll.
In a three-jaw scroll chuck, there are three pawls spaced at equal intervals, each aligned with the grooves in the scroll. The jaw grooves are positioned differently to ensure the jaws are arranged in concentric circles.
Turning the scroll chuck handle causes the scroll to rotate via the bevel gear, moving the three pawls radially. This movement allows the workpiece to be gripped at the center position.
However, due to the scroll chuck's design, exact centering of the workpiece is not possible. An average eccentricity of about 0.07 mm is typical and must be taken into account.
To achieve minimal eccentricity during processing, it is essential to minimize clamping changes. If grip changes are necessary, such as for back machining, a four-jaw independent chuck can be used.
List of 7 Scroll Chuck Manufacturers
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BISON USA Corp.
SELF-CENTERING SCROLL CHUCKS
Manufacturer Overview
BISON USA Corp, established in 1948 and based in Hamilton, Ohio, is a manufacturer of machine tools. The company's extensive product portfolio includes VDI tool holders, milling fixtures, lathe chucks, machine, and bench vises. The products have a precise fixture and clamping force, making them appropriate for mining, construction, oil, and gas applications. As an ISO 9001:2001-certified company, it also offers customer services, technical support, and help with product selection, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
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Di Chun Iron Work co., Ltd
Scroll Chuck
Manufacturer Overview
Di Chun Iron Work Co., Ltd is a chuck products manufacturer and supplier established in 1974. The company is ISO and CE-approved and provides products such as hydraulic chucks, pneumatic chucks, scroll chucks, hydraulic cylinders, and collet chucks for application in machines needing fixing or clamping, such as milling, lathe, drill, and CNC machines. The company has a system based on the traditional Taiwanese spirit that reflects on the products “Made in Taiwan.”
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Kalamazoo Chuck Manufacturing
Scroll Chucks
Manufacturer Overview
Kalamazoo Chuck Manufacturing, based in Schoolcraft, Michigan, USA, has been a chuck manufacturer since 1998. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies different types of chucks, including manual chucks, power chucks, and hydraulic chucks. Its products such as Scroll Chucks, Mountings and Adapter Plates, Independent Chucks and Power Chucks are used in multiple industries, including metalworking, woodworking, and plastics processing. The company also offers technical support, installation, and training services to ensure efficient utilization of its products.
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Rohm RPA, INC
SCROLL CHUCKS
Manufacturer Overview
Rohm RPA, INC is a manufacturer of clamping and gripping technology. Established in 1909, the company is headquartered in Sontheim/Brenz, Germany. The company specializes in developing and producing clamping solutions, chuck jaws, and gripping tools. Its product such as drill chucks, live centers, constant face drivers, lathe chucks - independent chucks and vices cater to industries such as automobile, engineering and micro technology, energy sector, rail vehicles and aerospace. The company’s services and products find applications in turning, milling, drilling, grinding and measuring. Rohm RPA offers services like technical consultation, custom solution design, service and repair.
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Gator Lathe Chucks
Scroll Chuck
Manufacturer Overview
Gator Lathe Chucks is an American manufacturer based in Norwood, Massachusetts, providing rotating work holding products. The company's product portfolio includes a diverse selection of lathe chucks, such as the independent, power, and scroll types. It also offers an array of base plates designed for use with power and scroll chucks. Adapters for independent and scroll chucks, along with various jaws compatible with independent, power, and scroll chucks. The company’s offerings extend to kits designed for tables and lathes, as well as various bushings featuring long slots and set screws.
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Scroll Chuck Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Rohm RPA, INC |
20.0%
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| 2 | Kitagawa |
20.0%
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| 3 | Kalamazoo Chuck Manufacturing |
20.0%
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| 4 | Di Chun Iron Work co., Ltd |
20.0%
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| 5 | BISON USA Corp. |
10.0%
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| 6 | Gator Lathe Chucks |
10.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the scroll chuck page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- Kawatatek Co., Ltd.: 48
Newly Established Company
- Kalamazoo Chuck Manufacturing: 1998 (26 years ago)
- Kitagawa: 1982 (42 years ago)
- BISON USA Corp.: 1948 (76 years ago)
Company with a History
- Rohm RPA, INC: 1909 (115 years ago)
- Kawatatek Co., Ltd.: 1933 (91 years ago)
- Di Chun Iron Work co., Ltd: 1939 (85 years ago)
Scroll Chuck Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
Global Distribution of Scroll Chuck Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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3 | 50.0% |
Japan
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1 | 16.7% |
Germany
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1 | 16.7% |
United Kingdom
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1 | 16.7% |
List of Scroll Chuck Products
96 products are listed.
Kawatatek Co., Ltd.
Scroll Chuck Mounting Plate BP Series
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It is a plate attached to the scroll chuck. * There are other model numbers.
Kawatatek Co., Ltd.
4 Nail Single Chuck Flange Standard Type 46 Series
50+ people viewing
It is a common chuck made of main body casting and has been used for a long time. The jig mounting can be used by replacing the safety design of ta...
Kawatatek Co., Ltd.
Thin 3 claws/4 claws/6 claw scroll chuck TM series
160+ people viewing
This is a chuck used by attaching it to a table of the Ichele, a machineing center, and a 5 -axis processor table. Lightweight and thin, so it is l...
Kawatatek Co., Ltd.
6 Clumes Crawl Chuck Both Standard TC-6 Series
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Last viewed: 18 hours ago
You can grasp the pipe -shaped work with less hizzle. ■ Characteristics ・ Made of main body casting (for normal cutting) ・ Chuck size 9 "to 12" ...
Kawatatek Co., Ltd.
Large 3 claws with cover/6 claws crawl chuck SRK/SRV series
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■ Characteristics ・ Chuck size 21 "to 71" (φ535 ~ φ1,800) ・ Up to φ710 outer diameter is made of the main body steel, and φ800 or more is made of...
Kawatatek Co., Ltd.
3 Clumes Cloll Chuck Steel Type 31/32 Series
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Last viewed: 13 hours ago
The inside of the main unit is suitable for heavy sharpening because the accuracy, balance, etc. are good due to special design. The body is a tren...
Kawatatek Co., Ltd.
3 Clumes Cloll Chuck Bachelor / Hard Again Short Taper Direct Type TA Series
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■ Characteristics ・ Made of main body casting (for normal cutting) ・ Chuck size 6 "to 8" (φ165 -φ460) ・ Dust mounted on the lathe main axis (JIS...
Kawatatek Co., Ltd.
3 Claws Crawl Chuck integrated claws / flange standard type SC series
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■ Characteristics ・ Made of main body casting (for normal cutting) ・ Chuck size 3 ～ 12 ”(φ87 -φ310) ・ After mounting to the back plate, attach ...
Kawatatek Co., Ltd.
Less deformation of processed materials 5 appropriate for pipes, 5 claws crawl chuck PH series
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Since it is grasped with 5 claws, there is little deformation of the processing material, and the hole diameter is large, so it is suitable for pip...
Terrace laser Co., Ltd.
Long punches and ejectapins can also be applied T-LASER Optional Puncher Scroll Chuck Type (4in)
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■ Overview ・ The center hole is a penetrating type, and long punches and eject tapins can be applied. ・ You can fix it at any angle and any angle.
Kawatatek Co., Ltd.
4 Clumes Cloll Chuck Bachelor and Hard Fang Standard TC-4 Series
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You can grasp the square (square) work and cylindrical work. You can also grasp the work of a rectangle by forming a raw claw. ■ Characteristics ...
Kawatatek Co., Ltd.
3 Tumes Cloll Chuck Bachelor / Hard Fang Standard Type NST Series
30+ people viewing
Last viewed: 16 hours ago
■ Characteristics ・ Made of main body casting (for normal cutting) ・ Chuck size 5 "to 24" (φ132 -φ610) ・ After attaching to the back plate, atta...
