Advantages of axial bearing:
Double clamping force with same lever size, by reducing the surface friction.
Protection of workpiece by a fixed locating surface.
Little setting due to higher pre-clamping force of bolt, e.g. thread.
Material
Lever
Zinc die-cast, plastic coated, orange similar to RAL 2004, matt stucture
Zinc die-cast, plastic coated, black, similar to RAL 9005, matt structure
Threaded part
Steel, nitrided, blackened
Inner parts
Steel, nitrided, blackened
Operation
By lifting the lever the serrations are disengaged. The lever can be positioned by the serrations. On releasing the lever, the serrations are automatically re-engaged.
Notes
The threaded portion can be exchanged.