WDS include single and double acting rams with a broad range of mounting options, compact metric block cylinders and an extended range of HydraClamps for 360° holding. There are 20 different single acting rams offering stroke lengths up to 180cm and holding forces up to 8.6 tonnes, which can be used in fixed work-holding assemblies or in free-moving applications. The rams are available as basic versions for operations such as adjusting rollers and controlling light metal presses.
For applications where precision movement and a higher load capacity is required, WDS has developed a series of double acting rams that are now available from stock in a broad range of sizes. Each unit in the series can be supplied with various mounting options allowing attachment to mechanical assemblies and fixtures via trunnion blocks, spherical eye mounts or bushed pin collar arrangements.
Single and double acting metric block cylinders, with stroke lengths from 8 - 125mm, have been introduced to cater for a broad range of hydraulically operated work-holding, closing, opening, lifting and clamping systems. The new designs offer holding forces from 10 to 275kN and satisfy those applications where a lot of power is required from a small package.
The new HydraClamps allow users to hold objects for 360° access in assembly, inspection or repair operations. The most compact unit has a smaller cam locking arrangement than previous designs, making it ideal for worktop applications such as electronics assembly and circuit board inspection. There's a 700kg version for heavy-duty applications.