Box Jaws

Our box jaws are engineered for heavy-duty turning and milling applications where secure clamping, repeatability, and flexibility are essential. Available in cast iron and steel, they are suitable for both vertical and horizontal machines and are ideal for large, heavy components mounted on face plates.

Get in touch

Designed to handle high loads while maximising machining access, our box jaws provide reliable, configurable workholding for demanding production environments.

Need Help Choosing the Right Box Jaws?

Whether you need a standard solution or a fully bespoke heavy-duty set-up, our engineers are here to help you specify the right jaws for your application.


Talk to us about your component, machine, and clamping requirements — and we’ll recommend the best solution

Cast Iron Box Jaws
Our cast iron support box jaws (sizes No. 3, 4 and 6) deliver a cost-effective solution when standard dimensions meet your requirements.
They feature defined mounting hole patterns for flexible installation and can be supplied with smooth bases and without keys, making them easy to stock and replace.
Key Benefits
•    Economical choice for standard applications
•    Suitable for large face plates and heavy parts
•    Configurable mounting hole spacing
•    Optional smooth base and keyless design
Steel Box Jaws
Our steel box jaws range (No. 3, 4, 4 HD, 4 XL, 5, 6 and 7) is designed for high-performance and customised clamping applications.
Key elements—including body dimensions, jaw geometry, keyways, spindle type, and hole patterns—can be tailored to suit your existing chucks and face plates, eliminating the need for re-machining.
Range Overview
•    No. 3: Compact, high-strength jaws for face plates around 1 m diameter, maximising machining area
•    No. 4: Our most versatile size, ideal for large, high-tonnage parts; HD and XL versions available for extra-heavy applications
•    No. 5 & No. 6: For medium-to-large components, delivering clamping forces up to 4,500 daN per jaw (model dependent)
•    No. 7: Fully bespoke heavy-duty jaws for components over ~30 tonnes, compatible with torque-multiplier screws for extremely high clamping force with reduced operator effort

Custom Features & Options
Enhance safety, speed, and ease of set-up with optional features tailored to your process:
•    Lifting eyebolts
•    Underside bearings for easy T-slot positioning
•    Pneumatic beds
•    Slide guides with integrated positioning
•    External torque multipliers
•    Smart jaws with integrated clamping-force monitoring

Contact us for more informaton on +44 (0) 1924 415 000 / sales@colchester.co.uk

Would you like a demo of our Box Jaws?

Call us on +44 (0) 1924 415 000 or email sales@colchester.co.uk

Book a Demo
Product Machine demo

Subscribe to our Newsletter Keep up to date with the latest news and information from Colchester

/subscribe