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AUTOGRIP MACHINERY vs. Kitagawa

AUTOGRIP MACHINERY vs. Kitagawa

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1. Basic Information

  • AUTOGRIP MACHINERY

    • Founded in 1989, headquartered in Changhua County, Taiwan.
    • Specializes in high-rigidity and high-precision lathe and milling machine chucks, CNC chucks, and clamping solutions.
    • Products are designed and manufactured in Taiwan with a focus on global markets (USA, India, Türkiye, Japan, Czech Republic).
    • Over 35 years of professional experience and fully integrated with Industry 4.0.
    • Source: Company Profile

  • Kitagawa

    • Established in 1918, headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan.
    • Core businesses: casting & machining of metal materials; power chucks & NC rotary tables; machine tool accessories (vises, robot grippers).
    • Holds about 60% market share of domestic power chucks in Japan; global network across America, Europe, Oceania, Asia.
    • Source: About Kitagawa

2. Key Features

  • AUTOGRIP MACHINERY

    • Wide range: power chucks, rotary cylinders, collet chucks, stationary chucks, pneumatic rotary chucks, vises, clamps.
    • Extreme clamping stability and uncompromised precision.
    • Long jaw strokes and dust protection for enhanced durability.
    • Focus on custom solutions (ODM), Industry 4.0 automation integration.
    • Annual production capacity over 20,000 units; turnkey solutions for >100 machine tool manufacturers.
    • Source: Key Features

  • Kitagawa

    • Advanced workholding solutions: standard/advanced/manual chucks, jaw force testers, rotary cylinders/tables (including tilting models).
    • Innovative products: thin low-inertia dual lock chucks (DLR series), built-in cylinder high-speed power chucks (HRS series), vertical-type low gripping force power chucks (VSP21).
    • Automation upgrades: automatic jaw change systems for unmanned operation.
    • Strong presence in precision engineering and manufacturing automation sectors globally.
    • Source: Product Overview

3. Feature Products

  • AUTOGRIP MACHINERY (Full List & Images)

    • Power chuck for vertical lathe (3V/3V-A)
    • Swing type three-jaw chuck (3W)
    • Draw back/end stop/dead length collet chucks (CB/CB-A/CBE/CBE-A/CBD/CBD-A)
    • Rubber grip collet (RG)
    • Stationary chuck (SP-2/SM/SD/MP4)
    • Power centering vise (VR)
    • Synchronous clamp (CW)
    • Rotary hydraulic cylinders (TK/TS), Gripping force sensor (GFS-100), Rotating joint (RC)
    • Power indexing chuck (IS)

  • Kitagawa (Product Categories)

    • Standard/advance/manual chucks
    • DLR series dual lock chuck
    • HRS series built-in cylinder high-speed power chuck
    • VSP21 vertical-type low gripping force power chuck
    • Rotary cylinders and NC rotary tables (e.g., RKT600 tilting table)
    • Power vises
    • Work grippers & robot accessories
    • Pallet clamping system PCX138
    • Automation options like automatic jaw change system BR-AJC_E

4. Technical Strength

  • AUTOGRIP MACHINERY

    • Strong R&D with expertise in mechanical design/control/materials science.
    • Advanced design software for structure optimization/performance analysis.
    • Focus on high-performance precision equipment—chucks/hydraulic cylinders/automation systems.
    • Intellectual property protection through patents.
    • Source: Technical Strength

  • Kitagawa

    • Diversified divisions with advanced casting/machining techniques.
    • Leadership in global supply of power chucks & NC rotary tables.
    • Custom industrial machinery for specialized applications—bridge erection/multi-floor parking systems/etc.
    • Global reputation for technological innovation and quality production plants.
    • Source: Technical Strength

5. Certifications

  • AUTOGRIP MACHINERY

    • ISO 14064-1 team established in 2024 for GHG inventory/carbon emissions
    • Mechanical performance lab certified by Taiwan Accreditation Foundation & ILAC-MRA (2017)
    • CE certification for all power chucks/pneumatic-hydraulic rotary cylinders (Dec. 2016)
    • ISO9001 Quality Management System certification (Dec.2016)
    • D-U-N-S certification (Jan.2016)
    • Source: Certifications

  • Kitagawa

    • No specific certifications listed on the official site as of the latest update, but strong emphasis on compliance with laws/regulations and product reliability is noted.
    • Source: Compliance Charter

6. Awards

CompanyAward DetailsSource
AUTOGRIP MACHINERYTMBA Energy Label Silver Award – THRU-HOLE FULLY SEALED TYPE POWER CHUCK (3HS-08), Jan.2025
28th Taiwan Excellence Award – Swinging type rear pull three-jaw chuck (3W series),2019
27th Taiwan Excellence Award – Large-diameter hollow pneumatic chuck(AP series),2018		Company Awards
KitagawaSuper Monozukuri Parts Award – RKT500 Machine & Robot Parts Category,2023Awards Page

7. Environment / Society / Governance (ESG)

AUTOGRIP MACHINERY Environment:

  • Solar panels for partial production energy; LED lighting upgrades; energy-saving facilities/equipment; digitalization to reduce waste; site greening; strict wastewater/emission management.

Society:

  • Employee health check-ups; insurance/safety policies; training programs; fair promotion/diversity/gender equality initiatives; community engagement.

Governance:

  • Corporate governance with transparency/integrity/internal controls/audits/legal compliance; annual CSR reports; code of ethics/compliance training/digital transformation.

Source: ESG Report

Kitagawa Environment:

  • Active environmental issue response; eco-friendly products/services; environmental education and reduction of business impact.

Society:

  • Safe workplace; no discrimination/harassment; employee development/support/local community engagement/disaster relief/cultural diversity.

Governance:

  • Legal compliance/fair transactions/no antisocial group relationships/information disclosure/no bribery or unfair donations/intellectual property protection/high ethical standards.

Source: Compliance Charter

8. Marketing Focus

AUTOGRIP MACHINERY Focuses on technological innovation and reliable custom clamping solutions for automation/CNC/machine tool markets globally—emphasizes ODM services and R&D-driven manufacturing for industries needing precise workholding.

Sources: Company Overview R&D Page Company Info

Kitagawa Markets advanced technology solutions to manufacturing/construction industries worldwide—core lines include casting/machining materials, machine tool accessories like power chucks/NC rotary tables, industrial machinery for construction/infrastructure sectors—targets OEMs/manufacturers requiring precision workholding/material handling/custom machinery.

Source: About Kitagawa

9. Customer Testimonials

AUTOGRIP MACHINERY

“I can’t stop admiring the power chucks I received from Autogrip Machinery Co., Ltd. They are simply amazing! The precision and durability are unmatched…” “The company provided excellent customer service… I highly recommend Autogrip Machinery Co., Ltd. for their exceptional power chucks!” Sources: Trustburn Review #1 Trustburn Review #2

Kitagawa No specific third-party customer testimonials found as of this report.

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