Relock 2 and 8-Station Capacities 19752 - 19766
General Guidance
The compact design of the ReLock Vice allows you to mount the vices very closely to each other without interference.
The SnapLock line of jaws allows you to literally "snap" jaws and accessories on and off the vice without the use of bolts or pins.
Technical Specs
Relock 2 and 8-Station Capacities
| Jaw type/configuration Machinable jaws | Vice size 4" | Vice Size 6" | Vice size 8" |
 | 4.125 | 5.125 | 7.625 |
 | 6.875 | 9.060 | 12.812 |
 | 9.500 | 11.625 | 17.125 |
 | 12.250 | 15.562 | 22.312 |
 | 15.000 | 19.500 | 27.500 |
| Jaw type/configuration Carrier and hard jaws | Vice size 4" | Vice size 6" | Vice size 8" |
 | 3.000 | 4.000 | 6.000 |
 | 7.375 | 9.500 | 13.250 |
 | 7.250 | 9.500 | 14.000 |
 | 11.625 | 15.000 | 21.250 |
 | 16.00 | 20.500 | 28.500 |
FAQs
Mounting Information
2-station Vices
This vice has two, standard mounting options:
- The bottom of the vice, has four (4) locating holes and four (4) cap screw holes for mounting. The cap screw holes can be accessed through the top of the vice. When SnapLock Jaws are mounted on the vice the cap screw holes are completely covered preventing any coolant, fluid or chips from entering the holes. This option will allow you to mount vices very close to each other without interference.
- The other option is to utilise the slots on either side of the vice in conjunction with toe or strap clamps.
8-station Vices
All standard baseplates come with a 50mm centre bushing and edge locating. Please refer to catalogue for specific mounting specifications.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Like any piece of quality equipment, the ReLock vice will need periodic cleaning and maintenance to prevent lock-up and ensure maximum efficiency. The entire side segment of the vice can be easily removed and replaced.
- Remove all jaws and accessories from the vice.
- Remove the two retaining screws on one of the ends (or top only of 8-Station Vice).
- Loosen the brake mechanism to allow the segment to slide freely. Do not remove screw.
- Use the SnapLock pry wrench to lift and slide the centre chip shield locking wings onto bed of vice.
- Slide the entire segment out of the vice way.
- Be sure to set the chip shields aside until needed for re-assembly.
- Place segment on table or flat surface.
- Use the vice handle to separate the two sections of the slide segment making sure that the segment does not turn with the lead screw.
- Remove rubber seal from the lead screw and inspect for damage.
- Completely clean all surfaces and holes from all coolant, fluids and chips.
- Grease both the external and internal threads of the lead screw.
- Remove the two screws from the handle end of the front segment and remove plate.
- Push the lead screw through the front segment to expose thrust washers.
- Grease all thrust washers, push front segment back onto lead screw and replace plate with screws.
- Remove the screw from the top of each knuckle and grease the SnapLock plunger assembly.
- Re-assemble plunger assembly.
- Clean entire vice body (especially the centre way) before re-assembling vice.
- Place seal back onto the lead screw, making sure to push it past the threads.
- Assemble two slide segment units back together by again preventing the segments from turning, while screwing the lead screw back into the rear segment.
- Once external threads are not visible, place the seal back into the slot provided by using a small screwdriver or tool. Make sure that the seal is properly installed. Failure to do this can result in damage to the vices' internal mechanisms.
- Place the outside chip shields onto the proper knuckles. Shields are notched to fit only one end. Failure to do this will allow coolant and chips into the lead screw area and cause binding.
- Slide rear segment into the vice.
- Place the centre chip shield into the slot prying the wings onto the bed of the vice.
- Slide the rest of the segment in to position, making sure that the outside chip shields slide under the centre chip shield.
- Replace retaining screws in vice.
This maintenance procedure should be done periodically.
The frequency of this procedure depends on how much you use your vice.
