Gibraltar EVB-50HP Toolmakers Vise 2in Flat Jaw Steel

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR EVB-50HP is a flat-jaw toolmakers vise built for precision workholding in machining, grinding, and inspection applications. With a 2-inch jaw width and a jaw opening capacity of 2.375 inches, it accommodates a range of small workpieces that require tight, repeatable positioning. Parallelism is held to 0.00012 inches and squareness to 0.0002 inches, making this vise suitable for setups where geometric accuracy directly affects part quality. The all-steel construction provides rigidity under clamping load. Overall length is 5.5 inches and overall height is approximately 1.97 inches, keeping the work center low on the table surface.

This vise is used in tool rooms, machine shops, and quality control environments where small precision parts need secure, accurate fixturing. Typical applications include surface grinding setups, milling of small components, and bench-level inspection work. Licensed machinists and toolmakers install and operate this type of vise. Its compact footprint suits both dedicated toolmaker benches and machine table use where clearance is limited.

Key Features

• Flat jaw design provides full-face contact for consistent part seating
• Parallelism of 0.00012 inches supports high-precision grinding and milling setups
• Squareness of 0.0002 inches ensures reliable perpendicular workholding
• All-steel construction delivers rigidity and resistance to deflection under load
• 2.375-inch jaw opening capacity handles a practical range of small workpieces
• Low overall height of 1.97 inches keeps work close to the table surface

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style toolmakers vise suitable for general precision workholding applications in tool rooms, surface grinders, and milling setups requiring flat-jaw fixturing.

Installation Notes

Installation and setup of this vise should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolmaker familiar with precision workholding practices. Before mounting, ensure the machine table or surface plate is clean and free of chips or burrs that could affect seating accuracy. Secure the vise using appropriate T-nuts or mounting hardware rated for the table slot size. Verify jaw parallelism and squareness to the machine axis using a dial indicator before committing to a production setup.