Nexen’s Static Rod Locks deliver precision holding with virtually no backlash, providing high accuracy in demanding applications. These spring-engaged, air-released units come in both ISO and NFPA sizes and will accept standard accessories.
Precision operation maintains accurate positioning
Large clamping surface ensures consistent performance
Spring-engaged units engage in power-off situations
Sealed to withstand harsh environments
Manual release
Nexen’s linear holding/locking devices take rod-locking technology to the next level. With superior performance, these spring-engaged, air-released units supplement air cylinders and guide rods for holding in power-off/e-stop situations. The Rod Lock’s large clamping surface ensures high clamping/holding force, and Nexen offers models for use on a pneumatic cylinder or as a stand-alone unit on a guide rod.
Customers can further increase holding forces by stacking multiple Rod Locks together. The patented design is sealed and features a natural brushed aluminum finish or a corrosion-resistant, anodized finish. Whatever your application, precision operation with hassle-free performance comes standard with each compact unit.
Nexen’s Spring Engaged, Air Released Rod Locks are safety rated to comply with international safety standard ISO 13849-1. Category Level up to 4 and Performance Level up to e, able to be achieved using Nexsafe products in recommended configuration.
Applications
Nexen's Rod Locks offer precision holding with guide rod systems and NFPA or ISO Pneumatic Cylinders. A few applications our Rod Locks have been used in are:
Cyclical operations
Food production needing IP67
Gantry routing