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This section provides an overview for scroll chucks as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 scroll chuck manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked scroll chuck companies as of December, 2025: 1.Kitagawa, 2.Kalamazoo Chuck Manufacturing, 3.Di Chun Iron Work co., Ltd.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Ranking as of December 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohm RPA, INC |
14.8%
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| 2 | Kitagawa |
14.8%
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| 3 | Kalamazoo Chuck Manufacturing |
14.8%
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| 4 | Di Chun Iron Work co., Ltd |
14.8%
|
| 5 | BISON USA Corp. |
11.1%
|
| 6 | Gator Lathe Chucks |
11.1%
|
| 7 | Kawatatek Co., Ltd. |
11.1%
|
| 8 | Matsumoto Machine Industry Co., Ltd. |
3.7%
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| 9 | Kitagawa Iron Works Co., Ltd. |
3.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the scroll chuck page as of December 2025. 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
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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3 | 37.5% |
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Japan
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3 | 37.5% |
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Germany
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1 | 12.5% |
|
United Kingdom
|
1 | 12.5% |
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Matsumoto Machine Industry Co., Ltd.
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Global Parts Co., Ltd.
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Global Parts Co., Ltd.
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Global Parts Co., Ltd.
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Global Parts Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Grasp the workpiece by swinging ・Centering with center thimble, compensates for 2mm eccentricity of workpiece ・Special waterproof sea...
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■Features ・Swinging type three claws (3W is automatic centering) ・Suitable for processing casting and forging materials - Comes with a dust-proof...
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◼︎Overview ・If you have one, it will be very useful. - Can be easily used for small hole drilling using a drill press or milling machine. ・If you...
