Gibraltar TA-30 Toolmaker Vise 2.75in Jaw 4in Opening

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR TA-30 is a steel flat-jaw toolmaker vise designed for precision workholding in machining and toolroom applications. It delivers a jaw width of 2.875 inches, a jaw opening capacity of 4.02 inches, and a jaw height of 0.19 inches, making it suited for securing small to medium workpieces during milling, grinding, and inspection operations. Parallelism is held to 0.003 inches and squareness to 0.005 inches, providing the tight tolerances required for accurate setups. The overall length is 10 inches and overall height is 2.85 inches. At 14 pounds, the unit offers substantial mass for stability on a machine table or surface plate. This vise is typically installed by machinists and toolroom technicians.

The GIBRALTAR TA-30 is intended for use in toolrooms, machine shops, and precision manufacturing environments. Its flat jaw profile suits workpieces that require consistent, repeatable clamping without jaw distortion. Typical applications include surface grinding setups, jig boring, and inspection fixturing where jaw parallelism and squareness directly affect part accuracy. The steel construction withstands the demands of daily production use.

Key Features

• Flat jaw profile maintains consistent contact across the full jaw width of 2.875 inches
• Parallelism tolerance of 0.003 inches supports precision grinding and milling setups
• Squareness tolerance of 0.005 inches for accurate perpendicular workholding
• 4.02-inch jaw opening capacity accommodates a range of workpiece sizes
• Steel construction provides rigidity and long service life in production environments
• Overall length of 10 inches and weight of 14 pounds deliver a stable, low-profile footprint on the machine table

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style precision toolmaker vise suitable for use on standard milling machines, surface grinders, and toolroom surface plates where flat-jaw workholding is required.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or toolroom technician should mount and indicate the vise using standard T-slots and hold-down hardware appropriate to the machine table. Power down and lock out the machine before seating or repositioning the vise. Verify jaw parallelism with a dial indicator after mounting before committing to any precision operation. Follow the machine manufacturer guidelines and applicable shop safety procedures during setup.