TOP-TOOL 160D4, 160mm / 6-Inch 3-Jaw Self-Centering Lathe Chuck, Form D Short-Taper Camlock, Clamping Range 3–160 mm (0.12–6.30 in), Solid One-Piece Jaws, Outside Jaws Mounted + Inside Jaw Set, T-Key, Direct Mount (No Backing Plate)

Professional 160D4 — 160mm / 6-Inch 3-Jaw Self-Centering Chuck, Form D Short-Taper Camlock

The 160D4 is built for short-taper lathe spindles that use Form D (camlock) retention. It mounts directly on the spindle nose with cam pins and studs; no separate adapter flange is required when your spindle matches this interface. Short taper reference angle 7°7′30″. Overall clamping envelope 3–160 mm (0.12–6.30 in) (same jaw geometry class as our plain-back models of the same diameter class).

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Clamping ranges

Outside clamping with solid outside jaws (standard setup): 3–70 mm on the outside diameter.

Inside support / expanding with the same outside jaws: 55–160 mm internal gripping.

Outside clamping with solid inside (reverse) jaws: 55–160 mm for large-diameter OD work.

Summary: overall envelope 3–160 mm (0.12–6.30 in) depending on jaw configuration.

Key Features

• Form D Camlock: Studs and camlock ring geometry for quick, repeatable spindle mounting.
• Direct Mount: The 160D4 interface—no backing plate when the spindle nose matches.
• Heavy-Duty HT300 Cast Iron body; hardened scroll and gears (AISI 5140).
• Hardened Jaws (HRC 52–58) (AISI 1045).
• QC: Repeatability ≤0.05 mm (0.002") per factory test-bar procedure.
• Solid One-Piece Jaws: Outside jaws are pre-mounted. A separate inside (reverse) solid jaw set is included in the box.
• T-Key Included.

Jaw type

This listing uses one-piece solid jaws. For two-piece master and top jaws, see our other listings.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

You must verify that your lathe spindle nose short taper large-end size matches D1, and that the spindle is Form D (camlock retention). Also confirm the stud pattern (z–d) matches your machine. Machine swing must clear chuck body diameter D and fully opened jaws.

Maintenance

Clean and lubricate the scroll and gears with molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) grease.

Safety

Never run with the chuck key engaged. Respect rated speeds for diameter and workpiece balance.