PANAVISE Vise with Vacuum Base
The PanaVise 381 vacuum base PanaVise is a work-holding tool base
and head combination designed for use on smooth, non-porous
surfaces away from traditional work benches. The base
includes a smooth rubber pad and lever combination which
creates a vacuum that secures the unit to surfaces. The
head assembly component opens to 2-1/2" (63.5 mm), and
clamps down with smooth insulated nylon jaws for gentle
holding power. Other features include rugged, yet lightweight
construction and a PanaVise "split-ball" adjustment element
utilizing single-knob controls for head adjustment on
three separate planes (tilt, turn and rotate).
Portable Clamp-free Holding Power
The 381 vacuum
base PanaVise is a portable two-piece work-holding tool
suitable for hobby, electronics and small home repairs, that consists
of the PanaVise 380 vacuum base and the 303 standard vise
head. The base component of the unit adheres to smooth,
non-porous surfaces via the vacuum action that the rubber
pad and flip handle at its bottom create when engaged. The
vacuum action creates a stable and reliable working platform that
eliminates the need for traditional bench clamps or weighted
accessories. The combined unit weighs 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg), is
portable and easy to transport. The rubber vacuum pad is replaceable if
its holding power is ever compromised by wear.
The standard 303 vise head assembly utilizes smooth, removable nylon
jaws along its opening that measure 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) by 1/2" tall (12.6
mm). These secure tough small jobs without scratching and offer
excellent electrical insulation and gentle holding power. The overall
vise opening width between jaws is 2-1/4" (57.1 mm). Because exposure to
heat sources is common in vise applications such as gluing, circuit
board wiring, jewelry making and use around handheld power tools, the
vise head assembly is continuously heat tolerance to 200 degrees F (93
degrees C), and intermittent heat tolerant up to 300 degrees F (149
degrees C).
Dependable placement along horizontal or vertical planes where the vise is needed.
Convenient adjustability across three separate planes.
Tilt, Turn and Rotate Functionality
The PanaVise 381 work-holding tool utilizes PanaVise "split-ball"
adjustment functionality at the point of 380 vacuum base and the
included 303 standard head. Once an item is secured in the
vise head, the split-ball system built into the top
portion of the base allows a user to maneuver the item
along three separate planes using a single knob to make the
adjustments. The mobility range of the model 381's
split-ball system is a 90-degree tilt to the side, along with
either an angled rotation, or level turn range of 360 degrees. This
range of mobility allows a user to rearrange work items into
any position, which limits the need to adjust the overall
position of the vise or the item within the vise.
Key Features
- Vacuum base and vise head combination for portable use on any smooth, non-porous surface
- Rubber pad of base creates vacuum action that hold tool on vertical or horizontal planes
- Flip lever allows for fast engagement and disengagement of vacuum
- The easy-to-use "split-ball" adjustment element utilizes single-knob controls for head movement through three separate planes
- Rubber vacuum pad is replaceable
- Base is compatible with additional 300 series vise heads, or any 5/8" diameter shaft tool accessory (all sold separately)
- Heat-tolerant nylon jaws
