Lexicon DIY-Knowledge - Collet chuck

Collet chuck

Spannzange

Pinza de fijación

Pince de serrage

A collet chuck is a slotted clamping sleeve to grip the shanks of accessories to the drive shaft with a locknut. (See also Locknut)

Collet chuck (principle)
1 application tool (e.g. router bit)
2 collet chuck with slotted male
taper
3 union nut (lock nut)
4 female taper (in drive shaft)

Collet chucks
for plunge router
for straight grinder