Jergens 23708 Round Positioning Gripper 3/8 in Carbide

Product Description

The JERGENS 23708 is a round positioning gripper designed to locate and secure workpieces in fixtures, jigs, and clamping systems. It features a carbide-tipped contact surface with a straight serration tooth pattern in an extra fine tooth grade, delivering reliable grip and precise repeatability on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The threaded attachment style allows direct installation into tapped holes in fixture plates and tooling bodies. At 3/8 inches in diameter and 3/8 inches in height, it fits compact fixturing arrangements where space is limited. A zinc plated finish provides basic corrosion resistance in shop environments. Toolmakers, fixture builders, and machining setup technicians are the primary installers of this component.

This positioning gripper is suited for use in production machining, assembly fixtures, and workholding applications where accurate, repeatable part location is required. The 10-32 threaded shank allows integration into standard fixture plates and modular tooling systems. The extra fine straight serration tooth pattern is appropriate for applications requiring controlled grip force without aggressive surface marking. It is commonly specified in light-duty fixturing on CNC machining centers, drill fixtures, and inspection fixtures across both job shop and production environments.

Key Features

• Carbide-tipped contact surface for durability and extended service life in repetitive clamping cycles
• Straight serration tooth pattern in extra fine grade for controlled, precise grip
• 10-32 threaded attachment for direct installation into standard tapped fixture holes
• Compact 3/8 inches diameter by 3/8 inches height for use in tight fixturing layouts
• Zinc plated finish provides corrosion resistance in general shop environments

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-install component for threaded fixturing systems that accept a 10-32 round positioning gripper with a 3/8 inches diameter footprint.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by toolmakers or fixture technicians using standard hand tools appropriate for 10-32 threaded fasteners. The fixture or workholding system should be fully de-energized and unclamped before installing or replacing grippers. Thread engagement should be sufficient to prevent backing out under clamping loads, and the mating tapped hole should be clean and free of chips or debris before installation. Follow the fixture manufacturer guidelines and applicable shop safety procedures when integrating grippers into production tooling.