The Ball Lock Mounting System is designed to speed accurate locating and locking of fixture plates and subplates. The system consists of three parts: a Locating Shank, a Liner Bushing, and a Receiver Bushing.

Using the Ball Lock Mounting System is a simple three step process. Install receiver bushings in your machine table or subplate, and liner bushings in your fixture plate; then insert the locating shanks through the liners and into the receivers to provide accurate location.

A couple of turns of the set screw in each of the locating shanks provides positive holding force. Eighteen locating shanks, two types of receiver bushings, and two types of liner bushings are available to suit your individual requirements.

It is recommended that the use of the Ball Lock Mounting System for locating and clamping of fixture plates be incorporated in a systematic process.

All fixture plates should have two locating points positioned as far apart as possible. There is no advantage to having more than two locating points.

If more than two flanged shanks are required to provide additional hold-down force, omit liner bushings in the additional holes in the fixture plate and allow 0.76mm over the nominal size. The additional clearance will insure that these holes have no influence on the locating holes.