Tool holder forks (also called CNC tool clips, toolholder forks, toolholder grippers, tool forks, plastic tool holders, tool holder cradles, tool holder fingers, tool holder claws, or tool holder clamps) play a vital role in CNC tool magazines. They not only secure tool holders on the tool magazine but also promote more convenient and quick tool changes. Some tool holders are very similar. Today, we will discuss the differences between ISO 30 tool forks, white BT30 tool forks, and HSK63 tool forks. To ensure proper identification during purchases, this article shares accurate information about tool holder forks, helping you select the correct ones.

There are four main categories of tool holders: ISO/SK toolholders, HSK toolholders, BT toolholders, and CAT toolholders. Each category has multiple series, so tool clips should be chosen based on the specific tool holder model. For example:

Applications

ISO 30 Tool Forks: Designed for ISO30 toolholders (common in Chinese-brand woodworking ATC CNC routers like Biesse Rover, Nanxing, StyleCNC, Laguna, and CNC robotics such as KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, and Fanuc).

White BT30 Tool Forks: Compatible with BT30 toolholders, used in CNC wood routers and CNC robotics.

HSK63F Tool Forks: Fit all HSK63F toolholders, widely used in auto-tool-changer CNC routers and industrial CNC robotics (e.g., Biesse, Northwood, Techno, Laguna, Thermwood, Bulleri, KUKA, Yaskawa, Fanuc, and Chinese ATC CNC routers).

Chuck Diameter

ISO 30 Tool Forks: Suitable for 50mm-diameter tool holders. Their chuck diameter is visibly larger and fatter.

BT30 Tool Forks: Designed for 46mm-diameter tool holders, smaller and thinner than ISO30 forks.

HSK63F Tool Forks: Feature a 63mm chuck diameter, the largest among the three types.

Position Pin

ISO30 Tool Forks: Include a position pin.

BT30 Tool Forks: No position pin.

HSK63F Tool Forks: Include a position pin.

RicoCNC supplies various woodworking tool forks, metal tool pots, and metal tool forks. If you need replacement tool holder forks, simply send us a photo of your existing fork and specify the machine brand or tool holder model. We will provide the correct tool holder clip.

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