Connection Kit — $95.00
- Hand valve with table mounting bracket
- 20′ air lines with all necessary fittings
The Pro Pallet System
Our 4th generation Pro Pallet System (PPS) builds on over a decade of refinements. The PPS is a high-density workholding solution designed to eliminate bottlenecks by allowing more parts to be held AND moved in and out of the machine faster than any other workholding method.
PPS Base Specifications
| Locking Force | 3,000 lbs |
|---|---|
| Retention Force | 15,000 lbs |
| Repeatability | 0.0003" |
| Mechanism | Dual Ball Lock — Air Actuated Release, Spring Powered Lock |
| Body | Hard-Anodized Aluminum with Cast Iron Core |
| Hardware | Hardened Stainless Components |
| Price | $2,395.00 |
- Face seal diverts chips and coolant away from locking mechanism
- Locates on hardened pins for precision repeatability
- Thermally stable cast iron core
- Hardened stainless ball locks
- Hard anodized aluminum body
- Hardened stainless contact pads
- Clamps on any side in any orientation
- Includes toe clamps and mounting bolts
Pallet Sizes
| Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| 8″ × 12″ × 1.5″ | 14.4 lbs |
| 8″ × 16″ × 1.5″ | 19.2 lbs |
| 10″ × 12″ × 1.5″ | 18.0 lbs |
| 10″ × 16″ × 1.5″ | 24.0 lbs |
- 6061 T6 Aluminum construction
- Hardened and ground tool steel bushings
- Hardened stainless steel locking inserts
Starter Package
Everything you need to get started with the Pro Pallet System.
Starting at $2,910.00
Accessories
Vacuum Pallet Kit (VPK)
Sizes: PPS-VPK-914 (9.5″×14″) and PPS-VPK-1313 (13.5″×13.5″)
- Includes: Vacuum Power Unit, Connection Kit, 25′ Vacuum Gasket, Vacuum Chuck
Pallet Hardware Kit — $85.00
- Two lock rings, two locating bushings, two retaining rings
- Includes PDF and STEP design files
Pro Pallet System Videos
How to Design for Durability
Overview: Pro Pallet System
Pro vs Mini: What's right for you?
Ultimate Production: High-Density Workholding
Overview: Vacuum Pallet Kit
Customer Testimonial: The Blower Shop
Q&A: Oversized Pallets & Heavy Cuts
Q&A: More than Just for Fixtures
Deep dive with BladesIIB: Harnessing the power of PPS
Frequently Asked Questions
How will the PPS save me time and money?
The PPS lets you load parts outside the machine while the spindle keeps running. Setup time drops dramatically because pallets locate with 0.0003" repeatability — no indicating required. You can hold more parts per cycle and change them out in seconds.
Can I hold a part larger than your 10×16 pallet?
Yes. Bolt multiple pallets to a larger fixture plate that sits on the PPS base. The pallets act as the locating and locking interface, and your fixture plate handles the larger part footprint.
How is the PPS installed in my machine?
The base is clamped to your machine's table using the included toe clamps. It can be oriented in any direction — the lock mechanism works in any orientation.
Would short production runs benefit from this system?
Absolutely. Even a 1-piece run benefits from the repeatability — you set your work offset once and it holds across multiple setups. For runs of 5 or more parts the time savings become very significant.
Other systems are hydraulic. Is the PPS not as powerful?
The PPS has 15,000 lbs of retention force using a spring-powered ball lock — comparable to hydraulic systems and simpler. No hydraulic lines, no maintenance, no risk of fluid leaks in your machine.
What maintenance is required?
Very little. Keep the base locating pins clean and dry. Occasionally apply a small amount of oil to the lead screw. The system is designed for minimal maintenance in a production environment.
Can I get a different sized pallet with the Starter Package?
Yes. Contact us when ordering and specify your desired pallet size. We can configure the starter package with any available pallet size.
Where can I purchase?
Order online at store.piersonworkholding.com or call (800) 352-2894, Mon–Fri 6:30am–3:30pm PST.