Fairlane CS-6-EF Carbide Square Gripper Pad Extra Fine

Product Description

The FAIRLANE CS-6-EF is a solid carbide square positioning gripper pad designed to hold workpieces securely in jigs, fixtures, and clamps. Measuring 0.75 inches long by 0.75 inches wide by 0.156 inches high, this pad features an extra fine tooth grade with a diamond tooth pattern that bites into the workpiece surface and resists movement under load. Solid carbide construction gives it superior hardness and wear resistance compared to steel alternatives, making it well suited for high-cycle production environments where consistent positioning is critical. Machinists, toolmakers, and fixture builders rely on this type of pad when precise and repeatable part location is required at the contact point.

This gripper pad is used in workholding applications across metalworking, aerospace fabrication, automotive manufacturing, and general machining. It is intended for brazing or bonding directly into jig and fixture components, clamp jaws, or vise faces. The square profile and compact 0.75 inch footprint make it practical for tight clearance areas where a larger pad would interfere with the setup. The extra fine diamond tooth pattern provides secure grip without leaving aggressive marks on finished or semi-finished workpiece surfaces, which matters when surface integrity is part of the job requirement.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for high hardness and long service life in repetitive clamping cycles
• Extra fine tooth grade minimizes surface marking while maintaining positive grip
• Diamond tooth pattern distributes clamping force evenly across the contact face
• Square pad shape provides uniform contact geometry for consistent positioning
• Designed for brazing or bonding into jigs, fixtures, and clamps
• Compact 0.75 x 0.75 inch footprint fits tight-clearance workholding setups

Compatibility

Designed for brazing or bonding into jigs, fixtures, and clamps where a square carbide gripper pad with an extra fine diamond tooth pattern is required for workpiece positioning.

Installation Notes

This pad is installed by a toolmaker or fixture builder using brazing alloy or structural adhesive appropriate for carbide-to-steel bonding. Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly before bonding to ensure full contact and maximum holding strength. Allow adhesive or braze material to fully cure before subjecting the assembly to clamping loads. Follow the fixture or jig manufacturer guidelines and applicable shop safety procedures when working with brazing equipment or bonding compounds.