The Bernardo two-piece machine vice MS 160 is a professional-use vice available from Krollit, an official Bernardo distributor since 2007.
- Vendor: Bernardo
- Model: Two-piece machine vice MS 160
- Official Bernardo distributor since 2007
- Shipping from Krollit warehouse
Who uses the two-piece machine vice MS 160 and for what
The two-piece machine vice MS 160 is a professional-use vice distributed by Krollit.
Its place in the Bernardo range
The Bernardo two-piece machine vice MS 160 fits into the range of Bernardo vices, distributed in Italy by Krollit since 2007. The Bernardo range includes models of various categories and performances: to choose the right machine for your use case, you can consult the Bernardo catalog on Krollit or contact customer support for selection assistance.
Krollit logistics and support
Shipping within 3-5 business days from Krollit warehouse for spare parts and accessories. Customer support in Italian available for technical documentation and compatibility verification with the reference machine. Krollit has been an official distributor since 2007.
Who the two-piece machine vice MS 160 is for
The two-piece machine vice MS 160 is recommended for the following professional profiles:
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Mechanical workshops and millers: secure clamping of workpieces during milling and drilling on machine tools.
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Production departments with series processing: fast and repeatable clamping for production cycles.
Not suitable for: turning cylindrical workpieces (lathes require self-centering chucks, not milling vices).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this MS 160 mm vice used for?
It is used for clamping workpieces during milling, drilling, or planing operations on machine tools.
Bernardo MS vices have precision-ground guides, hardened and replaceable jaws, and a swivel base with a graduated scale. Professional quality for continuous use.
What does the 160 mm dimension indicate?
It indicates the jaw width (160 mm), the characteristic dimension of the vice. The clamping width (maximum opening) varies by model: typically 50-105 mm for PS/KV, 105-240 mm for VH/CHV.
To choose the size: as a practical rule, the jaw width should be at least 70% of the workpiece dimension. For workpieces >100 mm, choose 160 mm or larger vices.
Which machine is it mounted on?
It is mounted on universal milling machines, bench milling machines, and machining centers with standard DIN T-slot tables.
Check the weight of the vice against the table's load capacity. Bernardo {series or "PS/KV"} vices are sized for professional milling machines; smaller bench milling machines require lighter models (PTS 50, PGS 50).
Are the jaws replaceable?
Yes, the jaws are hardened, ground, and fully replaceable. This is an important advantage for long-term maintenance.
Jaws are the wear point of the vice: after thousands of clamps, they can show indentations or deformations. Replacement is self-contained with dedicated fastening screws. Krollit supplies original replacement jaws.
How is precision maintained?
Regular cleaning of guides and jaws, application of a light oil layer on sliding parts every 50 hours of use, periodic parallelism check with a dial indicator.
Chips accumulated in the guides compromise parallelism precision. For intensive use with coolant, dry the vice at the end of the shift to prevent rust on ground parts. Acceptable parallelism tolerance: 0.02-0.05 mm over the length.
