The Bernardo BMS 140 drilling machine vise is a professional vise, weighing 18 kg. Krollit has been an official Bernardo distributor since 2007.
- Jaw width: 140 mm
- Jaw height: 45 mm
- Max. opening width: 150 mm
- Weight approx.: 18 kg
Who uses the BMS 140 drilling machine vise and for what purpose
The BMS 140 drilling machine vise is a professional vise distributed by Krollit.
Its place in the Bernardo range
The Bernardo BMS 140 drilling machine vise is part of the Bernardo vise 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 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 BMS 140 drilling machine vise is for
The BMS 140 drilling machine vise 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 vises).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a drilling machine vise used for?
The BMS 140 mm vise is sized for drill presses and drilling machines, with reduced weight and T-slots for quick fastening to the table.
Drilling machine vises are lighter than milling vises (less rigidity in the guides, but sufficient for the lower torque of drilling). The BMS series is for drilling machines, quick clamping.
What does the 140 mm dimension indicate?
It indicates the jaw width (140 mm). The clamping width is generally equal to or slightly greater than the jaw width.
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 140 mm vises or larger.
Which machine is it mounted on?
It is mounted on drill presses and bench drilling machines with a standard table.
Check the availability of T-slots on the drill table. Milling machines require precision vises (PS, KV, PHV), not for drilling machines.
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 vise: after thousands of clamps, they may show nicks or deformations. Replacement is autonomous using the dedicated fixing screws. Krollit supplies original replacement jaws.
How is precision maintained?
Regular cleaning of the guides and jaws, application of a light layer of oil on the 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 vise at the end of the shift to prevent rust on the ground parts. Acceptable parallelism tolerance: 0.02-0.05 mm over the length.
