Heavy Duty Vises Deliver Maximum Clamping Force

A reliable shop choice for professional mechanics as well as manufacturing, construction, oil and gas applications, the robust and durable Wilton® Mechanics Pro Vise from JPW Industries, Inc. (La Vergne, TN) features an exclusive needle roller thrust bearing design that no other vise employs. What sets the design apart is its ability to deliver maximum clamping force with less operator effort. And unlike other vises, operator engagement is minimized when the clamping force is released. This is not a “me too” vise. Heavy duty Mechanics Pro Vises are available in 4-1/2 in, 5-1/2 in, 6-1/2 in, 8 in and 10 in jaw widths. What distinguishes these vises is their premium materials and other structurally sound intrinsic features such as an enclosed spindle, precision machined slide bar and 360 deg swivel base – all backed by a lifetime warranty.

Shop environments can get awfully dirty with grease, oil, lubricants and other solvents that can wreak havoc on the internal parts of vises. The enclosed spindle vise eliminates this problem as well as corrosion by protecting internal components, extending the life of the vise, and providing smooth, consistent operation. These vises are factory lubricated and permanently enclosed with lifetime lubrication for trouble-free service and operation. The stout Mechanics Pro vise is virtually indestructible, with a 60,000 psi ductile iron movable jaw and base to handle stress while providing long lasting durability in the most demanding shop conditions. These vises feature an anvil with a large surface area for striking and forming tasks. The anvil is designed to take blow after blow while forming and shaping materials. The 360 deg swivel base has double lockdowns to secure the vise to a shop bench. Ranging in price from $240 to $830 depending on the size and model, Wilton Mechanics Pro Vises are available through industrial distributors and online retailers.

A new version of the iconic Wilton Tradesman® bench vise features a fully sealed, one-piece spindle nut assembly, redesigned spindle assembly with replaceable Tommy bar, precision machined slide and machined steel serrated jaw inserts with black phosphate, anti-corrosion coating. Tradesman is the top-selling Wilton bench vise and a shop floor favorite in the manufacturing, automotive, construction, oil and gas industries. This new Tradesman version comes in jaw widths of 4½ in, 5½ in, 6½ in and 8 in. In contrast to most other bench vises, its spindle nut is securely anchored at the rear rather than fixed in the center to provide an even, straight-line pull that decreases backlash and increases clamping force while significantly extending service life. The bench vise’s round channel design allows for a fully enclosed and sealed spindle assembly that keeps debris out and retains lubrication for years of smooth, maintenance-free operation.

The redesigned spindle assembly features a replaceable Tommy bar that decreases cost of ownership if this component is damaged. A round, precision-machined steel slide bar eliminates movement of the front jaw, regardless of the opened distance. The vise is equipped with replaceable, serrated jaw inserts and pipe jaws for additional versatility. The durable machined-steel jaw inserts are black phosphate coated for increased corrosion resistance. An oversized striking anvil is built to take a beating during the shaping or forming of metal and other materials. The 60,000 psi ductile iron body, jaws and base of this Tradesman vise are virtually indestructible and backed by a lifetime warranty. The vise has a 360 deg swivel base with a four-bolt mounting system and double lockdowns. Both the locking nuts and base have serrated edges that engage securely when tightened to prevent rotation of the vise without slippage during use. Ranging in price from $480 to $980 depending on the size and model, Wilton Tradesman bench vises are available through industrial distributors and online retailers.

JPW Industries, Inc., 427 New Sanford Road, La Vergne, TN 37086, 615-793-8900, Fax: 615-793-8905, www.wiltontools.com.