Should you buy the shortest S52 vise that fits today's part, or leave room for a wider blank? Start with the parts you expect to run and the jaws that will hold them. The compact NT-S52P105V2 is a useful first candidate when its opening is enough. A longer body earns its place only when the extra range serves a real job and still fits the machine.
Extra length can take space needed for a tool, a nearby fixture or your hand-loading path. Extra weight joins everything else carried by a rotary table. Choosing too short a model can force a jaw or fixture change before the first batch starts.
This guide compares the four NEXTAS S52 body lengths. Use it to choose which model drawing to review. If your main question is how the complete setup clears a tilted spindle or rotary table, continue with the 5-axis vise setup guide after making this shortlist.
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Look around the NT-S52P105V2
See the model marking, two jaws, side scale and manual drive end before comparing the dimensions below.
Watch on YouTubeA close product view of the NT-S52P105V2 jaws, markings and manual open-close interface.
The clip and still images show the product's appearance. They do not show a cutting trial or a measurement test. The dimensions and ratings below come from the NEXTAS catalogue and current product table.
52 mm, 77 mm and 105 mm describe different things
52 mm is the mounting spacing. It describes the spacing of the locating connections below the vise. It is not the jaw width or the largest workpiece the vise can hold.
77 mm is the jaw width. All four S52 models in this comparison share that value. Moving to a longer S52 body does not give you a wider jaw face.
105 mm is the P105 body length. Its listed overall clamping range is 0–95 mm. The P130, P170 and P210 use longer bodies to provide larger listed ranges. Check that range in the direction between the gripping faces; do not compare it with an unrelated dimension on the part drawing.
The catalogue lists a height of 87 mm for all four models. The locating studs below the vise fit into a receiver, the base unit that locks them in place. That overlap means you should not add the two catalogue heights. Use the full assembly drawing to find the installed height above the machine table.
Four S52 models, one size ladder
Read down the range column first, then across to the length and weight you must fit on the machine. Keep both nearby sizes on the shortlist when the blank is close to a listed limit or the jaw design is still open.
NEXTAS catalogue values; all four models have a 77 mm jaw width and a listed height of 87 mm.
| Model | Body length | Clamping range | Vise weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| NT-S52P105V2 | 105 mm | 0–95 mm | 2.8 kg |
| NT-S52P130V2 | 130 mm | 0–120 mm | 3.2 kg |
| NT-S52P170V2 | 170 mm | 0–160 mm | 3.8 kg |
| NT-S52P210V2 | 210 mm | 0–200 mm | 4.4 kg |
Source: NEXTAS 2026 Industry Quick-Change Clamping System catalogue, printed pages 45–46, checked against the current self-centering vise model table on September 14, 2026. Confirm the supplied jaw configuration and latest drawing before ordering.
The catalogue gives these S52 models a 14,000 N clamping-force rating and a 70 Nm maximum torque. Torque is the turning input at the drive; clamping force is the load at the jaws. The maximum torque is not a setting to use for every part, and a longer S52 body does not carry a higher listed force rating.
When is the NT-S52P105V2 enough?
Keep the P105 on the shortlist when your raw blanks fit its published range with the intended jaws, and the contact and support can handle the planned cut. Its 105 mm body and 2.8 kg listed weight give you a compact starting point. You still need room to place the blank, open the jaws and reach the drive.
Use the incoming blank size, including its allowed variation. A finished-part width can hide stock left for machining, saw-cut variation or a casting feature. Check the widest blank in the batch and any later operation that grips a different pair of faces.
Planning example: a part will finish at 90 mm between two machined faces. If the process leaves 3 mm of stock on each of those faces, the blank starts at 96 mm: 90 + 3 + 3. That lies outside the P105's listed 0–95 mm range. The P130's 0–120 mm range makes it the next drawing to review, subject to the actual jaws and loading clearance. This example screens a size; it does not approve a cut.
Do the same check for repeat jobs already on the order book. A likely 110 mm blank may justify reviewing the P130 now. An undefined future job is a weak reason to use the longest vise on every station. Write down which part needs the extra opening.
What do you gain, and what takes up more space?
From P105 to P130, the catalogue adds 25 mm of body length and 25 mm of maximum range, with 0.4 kg more listed weight. P170 reaches 160 mm and P210 reaches 200 mm.
The tradeoff is the space occupied by the longer body and the open jaws. Put the exact model into the setup drawing. Check the closest toolholder, spindle nose, nearby fixture and loading path. A body that fits with the table level can enter a different space when a rotary axis tilts.
The P210 is 1.6 kg heavier than the P105 in the catalogue, before the part or mounting hardware is added. For a rotary setup, use the weight of the whole assembly and its centre of gravity, the point around which its weight balances. Check both against the machine builder's limits.
If you plan several vises on one table, do not infer station spacing from body length alone. Jaws, blanks, tools and the operator all need access. Use the multi-station layout guide to check the space between complete setups once you have chosen candidate models.
If grip force, jaw width or stiffness is the real constraint, stop treating this as a length choice. A different family, jaw plan or fixture may need review. The S52 size ladder answers how much published opening is available; it cannot settle every workholding problem.
The opening must suit the jaws that touch the part
A blank inside the listed range can still be poorly supported. Show where each jaw touches it, how much sound material is gripped and where the cutting load acts. A thin wall, long overhang or rough edge can change the answer even when the width stays the same.
Serrated contact can leave marks. A finished surface may call for a different contact face or a machined soft jaw. Soft jaws are jaws shaped for the workpiece; their pockets and remaining material affect both support and opening. Ask for that jaw drawing with the vise, not after the body size has been fixed.
Reversed jaws, added stops and custom pockets need their own range check. The catalogue's overall range must not be copied onto an unreviewed jaw arrangement. Nor does a 0 mm lower limit mean that a zero-thickness or very small part can be held safely.
Self-centering describes the opposing jaw motion around the vise's centre. It does not remove variation in a rough blank or decide your part datum, the reference used to locate and measure the workpiece. Keep the locating and inspection method in the setup plan. For measured results after repeated clamping, use the separate vise repeatability test guide.
Leave space below the vise and at the drive end
A 52 mm spacing label is a starting point for matching the lower connection. It does not prove that an existing plate accepts the supplied locating studs. Compare both drawings for stud geometry, seating faces, receiver fit and the way the assembly locks.
Check the height from the machine table to the workpiece on the assembled setup drawing. A receiver or adapter can change that height, tool clearance and the position of the load. If you intend to reuse a plate from another supplier, identify it by model and send its drawing. The 52/96 mm interface guide covers that separate fit review.
At the drive end, check the actual wrench or socket path with nearby fixtures in place. A clamp that can be mounted but cannot be reached is not ready for the operator. Leave access to remove chips and inspect the seating surfaces as well.
The video shows a manual drive interface. It does not establish powered jaw actuation. If you need automatic opening and closing, state that requirement before choosing the model; review the pneumatic vise range as a separate route rather than assuming the photographed vise includes that function.
Send one part family, not just a model code
For an S52 model enquiry, send this short brief. It lets NEXTAS compare the P105 with the next useful size instead of quoting a longer body with no known reason.
- Blank range: the smallest and largest width between the proposed jaws, material and stock allowance.
- Contact: a part drawing with the gripping faces marked, required jaw style and any surface that must remain free of marks.
- Machine fit: machine model, table or receiver drawing, available space and any rotary-table load limits.
- Order scope: candidate model, quantity, and which jaws, studs or adapters must be included in the quotation.
Ask for the supplied assembly's drawing and the clamping instructions for that jaw and part setup. Check those documents before ordering. Before production, the process owner must confirm the installation, clearances, grip and first-part inspection against the shop's approved procedure.
Questions before choosing the body length
Does 52 mm mean the maximum part width?
No. It names the mounting spacing in this family. The four S52 models have a 77 mm jaw width and published clamping ranges from 0–95 mm to 0–200 mm. Use the range for the named model and the actual jaw setup.
Can a part longer than 105 mm use NT-S52P105V2?
The part length alone does not settle that question. Check the blank width between the jaws, the contact area, overhang and support under the cut. The 105 mm value is the vise body length, not a universal limit for every workpiece dimension.
Does the P210 provide more clamping force than the P105?
The catalogue lists the same 14,000 N family rating for these four S52 models. The P210 adds opening range, body length and weight. If force is the constraint, request a load and jaw review instead of choosing by body length alone.
Does the 0–95 mm range cover every jaw arrangement?
Do not assume that it does. Reversed jaws, custom jaw pockets and added stops can change the usable opening and contact. Ask for the drawing and permitted range of the complete jaw arrangement you intend to order.
S52 model selection
Ask which S52 drawing to review
Send the brief above and name the two sizes you are considering. NEXTAS can compare the required opening, jaw arrangement and mounting space, then identify the model drawings and open questions for your quotation.
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