The Bernardo 2-axis precision machine vice PTS 100 is a professional vice available from Krollit, an official Bernardo distributor since 2007.
- 100 mm: 100 mm
- Jaw width: Clamping width
Who uses the PTS 100 2-axis precision machine vice and for what
The PTS 100 2-axis precision machine vice is a professional vice distributed by Krollit.
Its place in the Bernardo range
The Bernardo 2-axis precision machine vice PTS 100 is part of the Bernardo vice range, distributed in Italy by Krollit since 2007. The Bernardo range includes models of various categories and performance levels: 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 in 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 is the PTS 100 2-axis precision machine vice for?
The PTS 100 2-axis precision machine vice 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 machine vices).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you tilt a PTS vice?
The 100 mm PTS vice tilts on 2 axes (360° horizontal rotation + 90° vertical tilt) with graduated scales for angular positioning.
It allows complex angled machining (e.g., angled holes, angular milling) without repositioning the workpiece. The double graduated scale allows precise intermediate angles.
What does the 100 mm dimension indicate?
It indicates the jaw width (100 mm), the characteristic dimension of the vice. The clamping width (maximum opening) varies depending on the model: typically 50-105 mm for PS/KV, 105-240 mm for VH/CHV.
To choose the size: as a rule of thumb, the jaw width should be at least 70% of the size of the workpiece. For workpieces >100 mm, choose 100 mm vices or larger.
On which machine is it mounted?
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; for small bench milling machines, lighter models are needed (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.
The jaws are the wear point of the vice: after thousands of clamps, they may show indentations or deformations. Replacement is independent using dedicated fixing 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 checking of parallelism 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.
