Fairlane FSC-844 Round Positioning Gripper Solid Carbide 10-32

Product Description

The FAIRLANE FSC-844 is a round positioning gripper designed to hold workpieces securely during machining, assembly, or fixture operations. Built from solid carbide, it features a fine tooth diamond serration tooth pattern that bites into workpiece surfaces to resist movement under load. The threaded 10-32 attachment style allows direct installation into fixture plates and tooling blocks. At 0.5 inches in diameter and 0.5 inches in height, this compact gripper fits tight fixture layouts where space is limited. It ships uncoated. Machinists, tool and die makers, and fixture builders use this type of gripper to improve repeatability and part location in production and inspection environments.

The FSC-844 is suited for precision fixturing applications in manufacturing and machining environments. The diamond serration pattern is effective on a range of workpiece materials, providing consistent grip without requiring clamping force alone to maintain part position. The 3/16-inch flat width accommodates standard installation tooling. This gripper is typically installed in custom fixture plates, jig bodies, and tombstone fixtures used in CNC machining centers and manual machine setups.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for hardness and wear resistance in high-cycle fixture use
• Fine tooth diamond serration pattern for reliable workpiece grip and positioning
• Threaded 10-32 attachment for direct installation into fixture plates and tooling bodies
• Compact 0.5-inch diameter and 0.5-inch height fits space-constrained fixture layouts
• 3/16-inch flat width for use with standard installation drivers
• Uncoated finish; no additional surface treatment to affect tolerances

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit component for threaded fixture plates and tooling blocks accepting a 10-32 threaded round positioning gripper.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by toolmakers or machining fixture technicians using a standard driver sized to the 3/16-inch flat. Ensure the mating threaded hole in the fixture plate is clean and properly sized for 10-32 threads before installation. De-energize or lock out any associated machinery before servicing or replacing grippers in an active fixture. Avoid over-torquing solid carbide components, as carbide is brittle and susceptible to cracking under excessive installation force.