Leading manufacturer of quality Core Chucks, Mandrels and Core Cutter Machines since 1958

Published: September 01, 2020

Mechanical Specialties’ Self-Locking Core Chucks and Core Cutter Machines are unique in their simplicity of design. Our mission is to provide top quality products that are simple to use and built to last. Let us help you make a better product.

Mechanical Core Chuck key features and options

• Self-Locking in either direction of rotation. No need for mechanical change which reduces your set up time.
• Self-Adjusting to the web tension pulls with immediate gripping-no slippage.
• Standard, Specialty and Custom Chucks from 1” core I.D. to 20” core I.D.
• Steel or Aluminum. Steel chucks and all steel components of aluminum chucks are black oxide coated for rust prevention.
• All chucks have case hardened locking rollers for strength and durability.
• Round or Square bores
• Set Screw, Split Hub-Clamp & Flange styles
• Chuck & Mandrel combination units.
• Spare parts repair/rebuild kits available

We offer Standard size for general use and Long Projection Chucks for heavier roll applications.

Our Specialty chucks include the Tandem/Dual series. the Tandem is available in different combinations such as 2”/3” core I.D. or 3”/6” core I.D. They are great for short run, small lot orders with core size variations. Eliminates chuck changing. We also make Custom Chucks.

The Adapter series is used on machines equipped with 3” air mandrels. For orders requiring larger cores, it is a less expensive option rather than buying larger expensive mandrels.

The Mechanical Specialties’ classic Manual Core Cutter Machine is now even better with a fresh new look and new features. Still the same uniform, accurate, clean cut without burrs. Simple to use and built to last.We also build custom machines.

Our core cutter eliminates the constant replacement of cutting knives because of the combination of our unique cutting platen and limitation roller.

Manual core cutter key features

• Dual Drive Chuck
• Unique cutting Platen
• Two adjustable Support Rollers
• Variable Limitation Roller-cutting depth adjustment
• Safety illuminated push button handle and switch
• Measuring Bar & Adjustable Core Stop
• Rotary knife with guard
• Extension Support Disc
• Energy saving motor

All materials are purchased in the USA, as is the manufacturing of all our products.Only superior alloys are used. Mechanical Specialties has a full-service machine shop able to manufacture and fabricate any of your specific needs. All we need is an authorized drawing or a sample of your existing product. We are a family run business started in 1958. Since beginning, we have obtained numerous patents for our Core Chucks and Core Cutter designs.We are proud to a be a leader having built a solid reputation in this field with very effective, high quality products. We strive to provide personal service and attention. See the full line of our products with photos and video demonstrations on our website at www.msccorechucks.com.The website has our product catalogs available to download.

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