Tool Room Series Vises & Accessories FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a satisfaction guarantee?
Why does Parlec’s vise have more clamping pressure?
What makes Parlec’s stationary jaw more rigid?
Do you have any promotions on this vise?
What if I want a“Made In The USA†vise?
What is Anglock® design all about?
Do you have a satisfaction guarantee?
If you are not satisfied with this product, simply send it back within 30 days no questions asked. We are confident that you will love this product.
Why Does Parlec’s Vise Have More Clamping Pressure?
We discovered that the majority of our customers are exceeding the 80 ft-lbs of torque recommended by most manufacturers under normal working conditions. With this in mind, Parlec designed our vise with a larger lead screw that is capable of withstanding higher torque loads and results in an increase in clamping pressure under load.
What Makes Parlec’s Stationary Jaw More Rigid?
LARGER SCREWS – Parlec uses larger screws to fix the stationary jaw to the body of the vise. This provides up to 30 percent less deflection than competitors’ models.
Do You Have Any Promotions On This Vise?
Parlec’s vise is already priced up to 20 percent less than our competitors’ models. We are offering the highest quality vise at a significant cost savings compared to the competition.
I’m Concerned About Vises Imported From Other Countries That May Not Meet the Quality Standards of U.S. Made Vises, How Does Parlec Address This Concern?
Parlec has spent a great deal of time working with our manufacturing partners to ensure the vises that we are producing today exceed the quality of our U.S. competition. The following features are found on our vises that are not offered on other “cheap†imports:
- Powder coated paint resists flaking and peeling – imports use lacquer paints that begin to flake off within the first couple months of use.
- 80,000 PSI ductile iron body with increased nickel content for ultimate corrosion resistance – imports use the least expensive, low quality irons that will generally rust within the first couple months of use.
- Stationary jaw with alignment groove for decreased setup times – not offered on any other import in the industry.
- Matched distance from the keyway to the stationary jaw – many imports claim that they offer this feature but buyer beware! The stationary jaw plate that they offer is different from industry standards and when this jaw is replaced with a U.S. brand jaw plates the distance back to the keyway are no longer identical to U.S. standards.
- Outside rails of the vise are machined.
These are just some of the features that set our product apart from the other, less quality imports that have flooded the market. If you truly want a quality vise that will last for years to come then a PWS-6900 is the vise for you!
What if I Want A “Made In The USA†Vise?
Things are not always what they seem. Vises on the market today that are labeled “Made In The USA†often have components being made in Asia. Manufacturing a certain percentage of the vice in the U.S. allows a company to mark “Made In the USA†on its products.
What Is Anglock® Design All About?
This refers to the connection between the vise slide and the moving carrier jaw that prevents the moving jaw from lifting during clamping. This feature was developed over 25 years ago and exists in just about every vise on the market today – including all Parlec vises. Manufacturers list Anglock® as a feature of the vise because this connection is so important in the clamping process.
