Air tube assemblies are used with all rotating MicroCentric air chucks. The rotary air coupling features a hardened steel journal and a maintenance free oil-lite bearing.

Rotary air tubes include a blank support bushing, air hoses and fittings. Length to be specified when ordering. Contact our sales department for assistance in determining the correct length for your application.

 
Air Tube Chucks Used with:
Model 30 3-50    
Model 50 3-50C, 4 & 6 inch, & HST models
Model 82 8 to 16 inch models
Air Tube    A    B    C    D         E         F Max Speed
Model 30 .375" 1.00" 1.25" 1.87" #10-32 UNF 3/8"-32 UNF 6,000 rpm
  9.5mm 25.4mm 31.8mm 47.5mm      
Model 50 .625" 1.24" 1.50" 2.21" 1/16"-27 NPT 5/8"-32 UNF 6,000 rpm
  15.9mm 31.5mm 38.1mm 56.1mm      
Model 82 1.00" 2.50" 2.75" 4.85" 1/4"-18 NPT 1.0"-24 UNF 4,000 rpm
25.4mm 63.5mm 69.9mm 123.2mm

 




MicroCentric's patented NR50 air tube is used with HST/HS chucks. This air tube couples to a rotary air journal mounted in the ID HST/HS chucks. The NR50 is a three passage design for coolant through the spindle or automatic lubrication.

NR50 air tubes include air hoses and fittings. A support bushing is required to fix the tube to the rear of the machine spindle. Contact our sales department for additional information.



Max Speed:      10,000 rpm





HV operating valves are three position manually operated pneumatic valves that direct air flow to open and close MicroCentric air chucks.

Each HV valve includes air hoses and fittings required for installation.

Model Fitting Size Max Pressure Air Tube Model
HV-10 1/8"-27 NPT 150 psi Model 30 and 50
    12 kg/cm2  
HV-20 1/4"-18 NPT 150 psi Model 82
    12 kg/cm2  

 






The FRL-15 is a combination air filter/regulator/lubricator unit that controls the air pressure to the chuck's built-in cylinder, and provides lubrication to the rotary air bearing assembly. This unit also filters contaminants from the air supply. Water that accumulates in the filter unit can be purged by a manual drain.

Each unit includes a pressure gage, as well as air hoses and fittings.

Model Fitting Size Max Pressure
FRL-15 1/4"-18 NPT 150 psi
    12 kg/cm2

 






A rotary union is required to supply coolant through the air tube assembly, or for the AL-Automatic Lubrication option.

The rotary union threads into the rear of the air tube and includes a hose and fittings.


Model Fitting Size Max Pressure Max Speed Air Tube Model
RU-10 1/8"-27 NPT 150 psi 6,000 rpm Model 50
    12 kg/cm2    
RU-20 1/4"-18 NPT 150 psi 4,000 rpm Model 82
    12 kg/cm2