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“Clamping technology for precision tools”

BILZ, the market leader in inductive shrink-fit units, clamps tools with micron-level runout accuracy through its ThermoGrip shrink systems, tapping chucks and CNC tool holders.

The technology that clamps the tool to the machine

Why BILZ is this link of the chain 

A cutting tool performs only as well as the chuck holding it. From its production in Ostfildern, BILZ supplies the world with solutions for precise clamping, defined movement and fast manual tool change.

ThermoGrip induction shrink technology heats the chuck in seconds and the tool slips into the expanded bore; as it cools, the chuck grips the tool with high runout accuracy and rigidity. Intelligent, fully automated and safe.

Inductive shrink-fit system
ThermoGrip®
Runout accuracy level
μm
Interface options
HSK · SK · BT

Product range 

The BILZ range comprises 6 main groups. Write to us for exact catalogue codes and sizes — we'll confirm stock and delivery the same day.

  1. 01
    Shrink-fit units

    THERMOGRIP9 products

    Shrink-fit units

    Inductively heated ThermoGrip shrink units, from manual to fully automatic, with contact cooling options.

    • Induction
    • Fully automatic
    • Cooling
    Shrink Unit ISG1200 (ISG1200)

    ISG1200

    Shrink Unit ISG1200

    The ThermoGrip® ISG 1200 is BILZ's entry-level induction shrink unit: shrink parameters are entered easily by scanning a barcode, and energy-saving induction technology is used. It consumes 20% less energy at comparable performance.

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    Shrinking device ISG3460 (ISG3460)

    ISG3460

    Shrinking device ISG3460

    The ISG3460 offers professional, automated shrinking with an integrated pneumatic screw-in device for ThermoGrip® TMG. Shrink chucks are cooled and then dried fully automatically.

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    ThermoGrip® Shrinking device ISG4600 evolution (ISG4600)

    ISG4600

    ThermoGrip® Shrinking device ISG4600 evolution

    The ThermoGrip® ISG 4600 evolution automatically detects the tool geometry, adjusts the iris coil and selects the optimum process parameter; shrinking, cooling and drying are combined in one fully automatic process. No external compressed air supply is required.

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    Shrinking device ISG1000 (ISG1000)

    ISG1000

    Shrinking device ISG1000

    The ISG1000 is a cost-effective, compact entry-level shrink unit operated with a single button: it shrinks while the button is held down and stops when released. Its lightweight design makes it flexible and usable anywhere.

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    ThermoGrip® ISG3410-WK (ISG3410-WK)

    ISG3410-WK

    ThermoGrip® ISG3410-WK

    The ThermoGrip® ISG3410-WK is a fully automatic shrink unit with liquid cooling and drying; it clamps tools precisely within seconds while preventing incorrect inputs and overheating. With a USB interface and optional RFID extension, it is ready for Industry 4.0.

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    Shrinking unit ISG 4410 WK-HL (ISG 4410 WK-HL)

    ISG 4410 WK-HL

    Shrinking unit ISG 4410 WK-HL

    The ISG 4410 WK-HL is a liquid-cooled automatic shrink unit designed specifically for heavy-duty machining. In the cooling concept developed for shrink chucks weighing up to 40 kg including the tool, the cooling unit rises out of the housing and cools the chuck by spraying it from all sides.

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    Liquid cooler LC1200 (LC1200)

    LC1200

    Liquid cooler LC1200

    The LC1200 is a liquid cooling element for shrink chucks; thanks to its hinged lid, long tools can be cooled without additional modifications. Shrink chucks with tools are cooled evenly in 20–40 seconds.

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    IRIS induction coil

    IRIS induction coil

    The IRIS generation is an induction coil for ThermoGrip shrink technology that offers fast diameter adjustment without the need for change discs. The segments can be replaced by the customer; the coil can be used on all Bilz ThermoGrip shrink units with interchangeable coil technology.

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    Stainless Steel Coil

    Stainless Steel Coil

    The stainless steel coil enables rapid heating of stainless steel shrink chucks; heating time drops below 10 seconds and overheating of the coil is significantly reduced.

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  2. 02
    Shrink chucks

    TG · HSK / SK9 products

    Shrink chucks

    Thermal shrink chucks for runout-free, rigid clamping at high speeds — standard, slim and long versions.

    • High speed
    • Low runout
    • MQL-ready
    Standard Shrink Chucks (T)

    T

    Standard Shrink Chucks

    BILZ standard shrink chucks offer optimum stability thanks to "Balanced by Design" followed by fine balancing, making them ideal for HPC/HSC machining. The patented countersink allows the tool to be inserted cold and enables automatic shrinking.

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    Slim Shrink Chucks (TSF)

    TSF

    Slim Shrink Chucks

    TSF slim shrink chucks have a 3° tapered outer contour to reach deep cavities in mould making and are used for induction clamping of carbide tools. They combine a small interference contour with high radial rigidity and high torque.

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    Heavy Duty Shrink Chucks (THD)

    THD

    Heavy Duty Shrink Chucks

    THD heavy-duty shrink chucks offer up to 50% more overlap, making them suitable for HPC machining. Increased wall thickness and a short, rigid design help prevent vibration even at high speeds.

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    ThermoGrip TMG (TMG)

    TMG

    ThermoGrip TMG

    ThermoGrip TMG can clamp tool shanks of almost any diameter with a single basic shrink chuck; the constant maximum overlap between tool and chuck ensures consistently high clamping force. A pull-out-protected version is available for Weldon shanks.

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    ThermoGrip® BIONICS

    ThermoGrip® BIONICS

    The load-bearing structure of ThermoGrip® BIONICS shrink chucks is modelled on the growth form of trees; notch stresses are avoided and only as much material as necessary is used. The bionic contour provides maximum bending strength and increased rigidity.

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    ThermoGrip® Corona Jet

    ThermoGrip® Corona Jet

    ThermoGrip® Corona Jet is a shrink chuck with integrated angled nozzles that direct coolant straight to the cutting edge; the nozzle ring can be changed to suit the operation. It is ideal for deep pocket, rib and bore milling, and its dimensions are identical to those of a standard shrink chuck.

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    VIDAT Vibration Damping Extensions (VIDAT)

    VIDAT

    VIDAT Vibration Damping Extensions

    VIDAT (VIbration DAmpening Technology) extensions form an integrated damper that rapidly absorbs vibrations, enabling virtually vibration-free operation at long projection lengths. They achieve a damping rate of at least 4 dB compared with normal extensions.

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    Slim Shrink Extensions

    Slim Shrink Extensions

    Slim shrink extensions are shanks used in modular set-ups to reach deep and narrow cavities; they combine the smallest possible interference contour with high radial rigidity and high torque.

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    TER Shrink Fit Adapter for Collet Chucks (TER)

    TER

    TER Shrink Fit Adapter for Collet Chucks

    The TER shrink fit adapter enables shrink clamping in collet chucks, driven tool holders and directly in the machine spindle; the tool and collet form a monobloc unit. It can be heated on all ThermoGrip® induction units.

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  3. 03
    Tapping chucks

    GNCK · SCK9 products

    Tapping chucks

    Axially compensating and synchro tapping chucks; safe threading with quick-change adaptors.

    • Synchro
    • Axial compensation
    • Quick change
    Self Reversing Tapping Attachment GNCK (GNCK)

    GNCK

    Self Reversing Tapping Attachment GNCK

    Thanks to its integrated reversing gear, the GNCK self-reversing tapping attachment eliminates the need to reverse the machine spindle, saving 200–400 ms per thread and consuming less electricity.

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    S3D Synchro (S3D)

    S3D

    S3D Synchro

    The S3D synchro tapping chuck provides minimal length compensation in compression and tension on machines with synchronous feed; it compensates for synchronisation errors, improving thread quality and tap life. It has a fully enclosed function chamber.

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    Nano Synchro

    Nano Synchro

    Nano Synchro is a synchro tapping chuck with minimal tension/compression compensation for electronics, optics, precision engineering and toolmaking applications. Ball-bearing technology and optimised spring-damper compensation ensure high process stability.

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    Quick Change Tapping Chuck WFLC (WFLC)

    WFLC

    Quick Change Tapping Chuck WFLC

    The WFLC quick-change tapping chuck (compensating chuck) is used for tapping and thread forming on machining centres, transfer lines, special-purpose, drilling and milling machines. It features an off-centre ball arrangement that prevents the tap from switching to compression at the start.

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    Self Reversing Tapping Attachment GNCN (GNCN)

    GNCN

    Self Reversing Tapping Attachment GNCN

    The GNCN is a self-reversing tapping attachment for machining centres and special-purpose machines; reversing the machine spindle is not necessary, saving at least 200–400 ms per thread and significantly reducing electricity consumption.

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    Synchro Tapping Adaptor STA (STA)

    STA

    Synchro Tapping Adaptor STA

    The STA synchro tapping adaptor is designed especially for ER collet chucks and enables synchronous tapping and thread forming on all suitable machines. It compensates for synchronisation errors and reduces axial forces on the thread flanks.

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    Quick Change Tapping Chuck WFLK (WFLK)

    WFLK

    Quick Change Tapping Chuck WFLK

    WFLK quick-change tapping chucks are used for producing threads to tolerance on mechanically and numerically controlled machines; integrated length compensation in tension and compression balances the difference between tap pitch and machine feed. They can be used horizontally or vertically, for right-hand and left-hand threads.

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    Self Reversing Tapping Attachment TA (TA)

    TA

    Self Reversing Tapping Attachment TA

    The TA is a self-reversing tapping attachment designed exclusively for drilling machines with manual feed and a non-reversing spindle; it is mounted in the spindle with a Morse taper shank, and the stop arm rests against the machine column. It is maintenance-free and can be used for right-hand and left-hand threads.

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    S3D Slim

    S3D Slim

    S3D Slim

    S3D Slim is a slim synchro tapping chuck that carries the proven advantages of S3D technology and is designed for tapping workpieces with demanding interference contours. It acts as a damping link between the synchronous spindle and the tap and compensates for pitch differences; variants with internal coolant or MQL are available.

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  4. 04
    CNC tool holders

    WHPMC · STF9 products

    CNC tool holders

    High-performance milling chucks, drill and fixed tool holders with HSK, SK and BT interfaces.

    • HSK
    • SK / BT
    • Heavy cutting
    Hi-Power Milling Chucks (WHPMC)

    WHPMC

    Hi-Power Milling Chucks

    BILZ hi-power milling chucks deliver very high clamping force with low friction thanks to double clamping over a wide clamping range and a roller-bearing design. Reduced vibration results in excellent surface quality.

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    Slim Hi-Power Milling Chuck (WHPMC)

    WHPMC

    Slim Hi-Power Milling Chuck

    Thanks to its slim design, the slim hi-power milling chuck reaches deep areas without interference while remaining powerful and rigid. The non-slotted clamping nut makes use at high speeds easier.

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    Hydraulic Expansion Chucks (WHEC)

    WHEC

    Hydraulic Expansion Chucks

    WHEC hydraulic expansion chucks offer torque transmission far above that of conventional collet chucks and vibration-damped tool clamping. Thanks to their temperature-resistant design, clamping force remains high even at rising temperatures.

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    Super Collet Chuck

    Super Collet Chuck

    The Super Collet chuck offers integrated runout accuracy in a compact design for high-speed spindles and general milling. The clamping force acts perpendicular to the tool axis and provides twice the holding force of an ER collet.

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    Stamping Chuck STF (STF)

    STF

    Stamping Chuck STF

    STF stamping chucks are used with stamping tools on machining centres and special-purpose machines to mark workpieces during production; the tool is automatically changed into the spindle and the stamp is pressed onto the workpiece surface with the appropriate feed.

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    Micro Chuck Extensions MCE (MCE)

    MCE

    Micro Chuck Extensions MCE

    MCE micro chuck extensions clamp all shank tolerances from h4 to h9; thanks to their h6 shanks, they are ideal for shrinking into ThermoGrip® shrink chucks. The central clamping screw and flat taper angle ensure very high concentricity.

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    Micro Collet Holder

    Micro Collet Holder

    The micro collet holder has a symmetrical design for high balance quality and a slim construction for easy access and high-speed machining; its nut-free design effectively reduces vibration and noise.

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    Floating Holders for Reaming

    Floating Holders for Reaming

    Floating holders compensate for spindle positioning inaccuracies in reaming operations without exerting force on the cutting tool; torque transmission is completely backlash-free and they are 100% sealed for internal coolant. They are maintenance-free and contain no wearing parts.

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    Engraving Chuck ET0 (ET0)

    ET0

    Engraving Chuck ET0

    The ET0 engraving chuck is used for precise marking of parts during machining and engraves almost any surface, such as plastic, aluminium and steel (max. 57 HRC). The engraving hardness (depth) is adjustable; the rolling ball tip provides high wear resistance and can be changed quickly.

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  5. 05
    Presetting units

    PRESETTING3 products

    Presetting units

    Presetting solutions that measure and set tool length and diameter outside the machine to cut machine downtime.

    • Measuring
    • Set-up time
    • Data transfer
  6. 06
    Measuring & SmartTools

    TDSc2 products

    Measuring & SmartTools

    Chucks with data carriers and process monitoring — digital tracking of tool data right to the machine.

    • RFID / data
    • Process monitoring

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