Vacuum Base PanaVise - The world's most PORTABLE work holding tool! (381)

• Single knob controls head movement through 3-planes: 90 Degree Tilt, 360 Turn & 360 Rotation
• Jaws are 2.5-Inch (63.5mm) wide, 0.5 (12.6mm) tall and open to 2.25 (57.1mm)
• Base accepts all 300 series Heads and any 5/8-Inch (15.9mm) diameter shaft
• Pad footprint measures 5.125 x 4.25 (130.2mm x 108mm). Height: 6.125 (155.6mm), Weight: 2.8 lbs. (1.3kg)

The Vacuum Base PanaVise is a work-holding 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 tool to the surfaces. The vise head opens to 2-1/2" (63.5 mm), and clamps down with smooth insulated nylon jaws for secure holding power. Other features include a rugged lightweight construction and the PanaVise "split-ball" adjustment element utilizing a single-knob that controls the head adjustment on three separate planes (tilt, turn and rotate).

Portable Clamp-free Holding Power

The Vacuum Base PanaVise is a portable work-holding tool for hobbies, electronics and small repairs, that consists of a vacuum base and a standard vise head. The base adheres to smooth, non-porous surfaces via the vacuum that the rubber pad and flip handle creates when engaged. The vacuum creates a stable and reliable working platform that eliminates the need for bench clamps or weighted accessories. The tool weighs 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg), and is portable and easy to transport. The vise head utilizes smooth, interchangeable nylon jaws that measure 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) by 1/2" tall (12.6 mm). The jaws secure tough small jobs without scratching with excellent electrical insulation and strong holding power. The overall vise opening width is 2-1/4" (57.1 mm) and depth of 1-3/8" (35 mm). Exposure to heat sources is common in vise applications, and the vise jaws have a continuously heat tolerance to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C), and and intermittent heat tolerant to 300 degrees F (149 degrees C).

Quickly attaches to any smooth, non-porous flat surface with the flip of a lever! Take it anywhere you need it for hobbies, electronics and small home repairs.

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).

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.

Additional Vise Head Options

In addition to the uses possible with the included, the 381 vacuum base PanaVise is intended for use across a wide range of applications and is designed to be compatible with a variety of vise heads. The base works with all PanaVise 300 series vise heads, the PV Jr. model 203 head or any 5/8" diameter shaft tool accessory.

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

Specifications

• Height: 6-1/8" (155.6 mm)
• Weight: 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg)
• 3-plane adjustability
  • Rotation: 360 degrees
  • Turn: 360 degrees
  • Tilt: 90 degrees

• Height: 3-1/4" (82.5 mm)
• Weight: 1.7 lbs. (0.8 kg)
• Shaft diameter accepted: 5/8" (15.9 mm)
• Base diameter: 5-1/8" x 4-1/4" (130.2 mm x108 mm)

• Height: 4-1/4" (108 mm)
• Weight: 1.5 lbs. (0.7 kg)
• Throat depth: 1-3/8" (34.9 mm)
• Shaft diameter accepted: 5/8" (15.9 mm)
• Shaft length: 2-1/8" (54 mm)
• Jaws
  • Material: Nylon
  • Opening: Up to 2-1/4" (57.1 mm) maximum
  • Dimensions: 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) (w) x 1/2" (12.6 mm) (h)
  • Heat tolerance: Continuous up to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C); Intermittent up to 300 degrees F (149 degrees C)

What's in the Box?

• PanaVise 381 Vacuum Base PanaVise (380 vacuum base, 303 standard vise head)
• User's manual and warranty information