OverviewThe BT Series steep taper shaft holders are a standard clamping solution for milling spindles. Easy to operate and engineered for precision, they cover a wide range of machining applications.
Main benefits- Excellent precision with low runout
- High wear resistance
- High clamping force and straightforward balancing
- Quick insertion and removal of tools
Tool holder variants and key data (table)Columns: Tool Holder System | Holder Type | Collet Type | Collet Range | Cutter Dia [mm] | Combined runout accuracy at 4D [µm] | Main features
BT Collet Chuck | BT30 | ER | ER 8 - ER 32 | 1.0 - 20.0 | ≤ 5 | Ultra precise taper hole; Dimensional precision ≤ 2 µm; Cylindricity ≤ 1 µm; Customized, extra wear resistant stainless steel
BT Collet Chuck | BT40 | ER | ER 16 - ER 40 | 1.0 - 30.0 | ≤ 5 | Ultra precise taper hole; Dimensional precision ≤ 2 µm; Cylindricity ≤ 1 µm; Customized, extra wear resistant stainless steel
BT Collet Chuck | BT50 | ER | ER 32 - ER 40 | 2.0 - 30.0 | ≤ 5 | Ultra precise taper hole; Dimensional precision ≤ 2 µm; Cylindricity ≤ 1 µm; Customized, extra wear resistant stainless steel
BT Collet Chuck | BT30 | SK | SK 6 - SK 25 | 1.0 - 25.0 | ≤ 5 | Ultra precise taper hole; Dimensional precision ≤ 2 µm; Cylindricity ≤ 1 µm; Customized, extra wear resistant stainless steel
BT Collet Chuck | BT40 | SK | SK 10 - SK 25 | 2.0 - 25.0 | ≤ 5 | Ultra precise taper hole; Dimensional precision ≤ 2 µm; Cylindricity ≤ 1 µm; Customized, extra wear resistant stainless steel
BT Collet Chuck | BT50 | SK | SK 16 - SK 25 | 3.0 - 25.0 | ≤ 5 | Ultra precise taper hole; Dimensional precision ≤ 2 µm; Cylindricity ≤ 1 µm; Customized, extra wear resistant stainless steel
BT Collet Chuck | BT30 | KR | KR 11 - KR 36 | 1.0 - 24.0 | ≤ 5 | Ultra precise taper hole; Dimensional precision ≤ 2 µm; Cylindricity ≤ 1 µm; Customized, extra wear resistant stainless steel
BT Collet Chuck | BT40 | KR | KR 16 - KR 36 | 2.0 - 24.0 | ≤ 5 | Ultra precise taper hole; Dimensional precision ≤ 2 µm; Cylindricity ≤ 1 µm; Customized, extra wear resistant stainless steel
BT Collet Chuck | BT50 | KR | KR 25 - KR 36 | 3.0 - 24.0 | ≤ 5 | Ultra precise taper hole; Dimensional precision ≤ 2 µm; Cylindricity ≤ 1 µm; Customized, extra wear resistant stainless steel
BT Shrink Fit Chuck | BT30 | — | ER 11 - ER 32 | 3.0 - 14.0 | ≤ 2 | Ultra precise taper hole; Dimensional precision ≤ 2 µm; Cylindricity ≤ 1 µm; Customized, extra wear resistant stainless steel
BT Shrink Fit Chuck | BT40 | — | SK 10 - SK 25 | 4.0 - 14.0 | ≤ 2 | Ultra precise taper hole; Dimensional precision ≤ 2 µm; Cylindricity ≤ 1 µm; Customized, extra wear resistant stainless steel
BT Shrink Fit Chuck | BT50 | — | KR 16 - KR 36 | 4.0 - 14.0 | ≤ 2 | Ultra precise taper hole; Dimensional precision ≤ 2 µm; Cylindricity ≤ 1 µm; Customized, extra wear resistant stainless steel
Technical specifications- Tool holder family: BT Series (steep taper shaft holders)
- Holder sizes: BT30, BT40, BT50
- Collet types supported: ER, SK, KR (depending on holder)
- Collet ranges: ER 8–ER 40; SK 6–SK 25; KR 11–KR 36 (varies by holder size)
- Cutter diameter ranges: 1.0 mm up to 30.0 mm depending on configuration
- Combined runout accuracy at 4D: ≤ 5 µm for collet chucks; ≤ 2 µm for shrink fit chucks
- Dimensional precision: ≤ 2 µm
- Cylindricity: ≤ 1 µm
- Main features: ultra precise taper hole, customized extra wear resistant stainless steel, high clamping force, simple balancing