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Heavy Duty Workholding for Oil & Gas, Aerospace and Power Generation

Large, Heavy Duty Workholding from 40″ Up to 11.5′ in Diameter

We are proud to announce that we have acquired the exclusive distribution rights for Nobel Brand Workholding in North America. Nobel Workholding products complement and extends our range of Kitagawa Workholding solutions for North American customers. Our New Nobel Brand Workholding offering begins at 40” and goes up to 11.5’ in diameter.

Covering All Your Oil & Gas Large Workholding Requirements

Our offering includes 3-Jaw and 4-Jaw, Large Through Hole, Manual Chucks and Large Through Hole Power Chucks, Specialized Large VTL Chucks, Face Plates, Boring Mill Jaws and Index Chucks. Many Nobel Oil & Gas Chuck models are currently available, inventoried and in stock at Kitagawa NorthTech headquarters and manufacturing facility in Schaumburg, IL.

31/32 and 41/42 Series Manual Chucks for Oil & Gas

The 31/32 and 41/42 have become the industry standard for Large Diameter Pipe Threading, Large Shaft Turning and other Large Diameter Turning Applications. The 31 Series are Heavy Duty scroll style chucks that feature a 3 jaw, self-centering chuck configuration and are available up to 42”. The 41 Series are Heavy Duty, 4 jaw independent chucks popular for out of round and irregular shaped parts. The 41 Series are also available up to 36”. Larger sizes are available upon request.
31/32 Series Heavy Duty Chucks
31/32 Series Heavy Duty Chucks
41/42 Series Heavy Duty Independent Chucks
41/42 Series Heavy Duty Independent Chucks

CVH & CVB Series VTL Power Chucks

The VTL Power Chuck Series starts at 40” and goes all the way up to 11.5’. These VTL chucks are for the largest turning applications. Available in standard 3 or 6 jaw self-centering, power chuck configurations, the CVH Series VTL Chucks are the perfect platform for your large turning requirements. Our CVB VTL Chucks combine a 3 jaw power chuck with 4 Boring Mill Jaw for the ultimate in application flexibility for large Workholding projects.
CVH Series, 3 Jaw Power Chuck
CVH Series, 3 Jaw Power Chuck
CVH Series, 6 Jaw Power Chuck
CVH Series, 6 Jaw Power Chuck
CVB Series Combination VTL
CVB Series Combination VTL

Boring Mill Jaws with 4 or More Jaw Independent Chuck Configuration

Typically used in conjunction with large diameter faceplates, our Boring Mill Jaws are suitable for creating a custom 4 or more jaw independent chuck for large vertical lathes. These large assemblies allow independent radial adjustments and customization to build a Workholding system to meet unique application requirements.
BM-3T Boring Mill Jaws
BM-4T Boring Mill Jaws
BM-4T (2 Piece Jaw Type)
BM-7T Boring Mill Jaws

Heavy Duty Workholding Industries & Applications

  • Any Large Parts Turning Over 40” up to 11.5’
  • All Oil & Gas Country applications including: Large Diameter Pipe Threading, Couplings, etc.
  • Large Bearings in Aerospace & Commercial Applications
  • Large Valve Bodies in Hydro power
  • Large Castings for Wind & Solar Energy

Learn More About Nobel Brand Large Workholding Products

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