OK-VISE
OK-VISE is a Finnish manufacturer of wedge-operated low-profile clamps, modular fixturing systems, and electrical clamping solutions for CNC machining and automated production worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersFinland, Finland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What OK-VISE does
OK-VISE is a Finnish industrial manufacturing company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Muurame, Finland, specializing in workholding clamps and fixturing solutions for CNC machining operations. The company invented the original wedge-operated low-profile clamp technology in the early 1980s, which delivers clamping force up to 150 kN on a small footprint using a single-bolt fastening mechanism. Its product portfolio spans low-profile clamps, modular workholding systems (Multi-Rail and Grid System), the Blank System for dedicated fixtures, tooling blocks and zero-point systems, and the ELVA electrical clamping system for automated machining environments. The DK3 series of three-directional and coaxial ID clamps with machinable jaws extends the offering into precision bore-clamping applications.
The company operates a pure distribution-led GTM model, selling exclusively through a global network of authorized distributors supplemented by trade show presence at major industry events such as EMO Hannover 2025. End customers are horizontal across CNC machining and metalworking industries, with named enterprise references including Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Finland (which reports clamping 95% of its product range with OK-VISE modular workholding) and David Health Oy (which uses ELVA for automated robotic loading on a Haas VF-4 machining center). No direct pricing is published; sales are directed through distributor relationships. The company is privately held, with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional ownership.
OK-VISE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OK-VISE
- Legal name
- OK-VISE
- Website
- https://ok-vise.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- OK-VISE is a Finnish manufacturer of wedge-operated low-profile clamps, modular fixturing systems, and electrical clamping solutions for CNC machining and automated production worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OK-VISE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Workholding and CNC Fixturing
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)
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Where OK-VISE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Finland
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
OK-VISE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Workholding Clamps and Fixturing Products: OK-VISE generates revenue through the sale of physical workholding products including low-profile clamps, modular workholding systems (Multi-Rail, Grid System), dedicated workholding components (Blank System), automated clamping solutions (ELVA), tooling blocks, and zero point systems. Products are sold through a global distributor network.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
OK-VISE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OK-VISE designs, manufactures, and sells workholding clamps and fixturing solutions for CNC machining operations. Its portfolio includes the original wedge-operated low-profile clamps with up to 150 kN clamping force, modular workholding systems (Multi-Rail and Grid System), the Blank System for dedicated fixtures, automated electrical clamping solutions (ELVA), tooling blocks, and zero point systems. Products are sold globally through authorized distributors to machine shops and manufacturing companies.
Product overview
OK-VISE offers a comprehensive workholding solutions portfolio centered around its original low-profile clamp invention from Finland. The product line consists of core product families including: Low-Profile Clamps (the original wedge-operated clamps up to 150 kN), Modular Workholding Systems (Multi-Rail and Grid systems for flexible fixturing), Blank System (components for dedicated fixtures), Automated Clamping (ELVA electrical clamping for automation), and Tooling Blocks/Quick Point Systems. Supporting products include the DK3 Series of three-directional and coaxial clamps with machinable jaws, plus accessories like the SGB-65A Guide Bolt Set and TPDK3-1 Milling Jig. The modular architecture allows manufacturers to adapt fixturing from flexible multi-part clamping to dedicated solutions as production needs evolve.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Low-Profile Clamps (Original OK-VISE) The original wedge-operated low-profile clamp offering high clamping power up to 150 kN on a small footprint, with various jaw options and sizes including double-wedge, single-wedge, stainless steel, and economy models. Targeted at CNC machining operations requiring high clamping force and quick setup.
- Multi-Rail System Modular rail-based clamping system enabling flexible fixture layouts across different part sizes and batch types, featuring raised clamp modules and B-series clamp modules for various workpiece configurations. Designed for flexible fixturing across diverse workpieces.
- Grid System Modular workholding system component providing structured grid-based fixturing for quick setups with diverse workpieces. Designed for flexible fixturing applications.
- Blank System Components for building dedicated, product-specific fixtures allowing manufacturers to create custom clamping solutions. Targeted at manufacturers needing product-specific dedicated fixturing.
- ELVA Electrical Clamping System Innovative electrical clamping solution for automation, operating on extra low voltage with safe, easy, and reliable automated coupling/decoupling of power supply in pallet pools, buffers, and FMS systems. Second generation modules provide 15 kN clamping force.
- Tooling Blocks and Quick Point Systems Tooling blocks and zero-point clamping systems for efficient fixture changes and accurate predefined positioning. Targeted at machining operations requiring repeatable fixture changeovers.
- DK3-VT-M1 Three Directional Clamp Three-directional ID clamp with 8 mm diameter expansion, featuring machinable jaws (M1) for custom machining to match workpiece bore dimensions. Floating or coaxial clamping with stroke of max 4 mm per jaw.
- DK3-VTC-M1 Coaxial Clamp Coaxial version of DK3-VT clamp with SGB-65A Guide Bolt Set enabling centered, precise clamping. Can be installed as co-axial or floating model with max 4mm stroke per jaw.
Quantifiable outcome
- 95% of product range can be clamped with modular OK-VISE workholding (per Parker Hannifin case)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use OK-VISE
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
OK-VISE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
OK-VISE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights3 records
OK-VISE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gressel: Gressel is a Swiss manufacturer of precision clamping and workholding systems for CNC machining, directly competing with OK-VISE in low-profile and modular fixturing solutions.
- Hainbuch: Hainbuch is a German manufacturer of workholding, clamping, and centering systems for CNC turning and milling, directly competing with OK-VISE in precision clamping and modular workholding.
- Carr Lane Manufacturing: Carr Lane is a US-based manufacturer of workholding components, jig and fixture parts, and modular fixturing, directly comparable to OK-VISE's modular and dedicated workholding offerings.
- Schunk: Schunk is a leading German manufacturer of workholding, clamping, and gripping systems for CNC machining, directly competing with OK-VISE in low-profile clamps, stationary workholding, and automated clamping solutions.
- Röhm: Röhm is a German manufacturer of chucks, clamping devices, and workholding equipment, directly competing with OK-VISE in CNC clamping and fixturing solutions.
- Kitagawa: Kitagawa manufactures workholding chucks, cylinders, and CNC clamping solutions, overlapping with OK-VISE's modular fixturing and automated clamping offerings for machine shops.
- Lang Technik: Lang Technik specializes in macro and macro-precision multi-clamping vise systems for CNC machining, directly competing with OK-VISE's Multi-Rail and modular workholding product lines.
- Forkardt: Forkardt is a global supplier of workholding chucks, clamping systems, and zero-point solutions, directly comparable to OK-VISE's tooling blocks and zero-point product lines.
- ALLMATIC-Jakob Spannsysteme: ALLMATIC produces zero-point clamping systems and workholding solutions for CNC machining, directly comparable to OK-VISE's zero-point and automated clamping portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Jergens: Jergens is a broad industrial supplier of workholding, fixturing, and tooling components, offering an overlapping but wider portfolio than OK-VISE's specialized clamps and modular fixturing.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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OK-VISE leadership team
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OK-VISE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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OK-VISE M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about OK-VISE
What does OK-VISE do?
OK-VISE designs, manufactures, and sells workholding clamps and fixturing solutions for CNC machining operations. Its portfolio includes the original wedge-operated low-profile clamps with up to 150 kN clamping force, modular workholding systems (Multi-Rail and Grid System), the Blank System for dedicated fixtures, automated electrical clamping solutions (ELVA), tooling blocks, and zero point systems. Products are sold globally through authorized distributors to machine shops and manufacturing companies.
Is OK-VISE a public or private company?
OK-VISE is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was OK-VISE founded?
OK-VISE was founded in 1980. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is OK-VISE based?
OK-VISE is headquartered in Finland, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does OK-VISE make money?
One revenue line is on record: workholding Clamps and Fixturing Products.
Who are OK-VISE's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gressel, Hainbuch, Carr Lane Manufacturing, Schunk, Röhm, Kitagawa, Lang Technik, Forkardt and ALLMATIC-Jakob Spannsysteme. Jergens is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does OK-VISE have an API?
No public API is recorded for OK-VISE.
What industry is OK-VISE in?
OK-VISE's product category is Industrial Workholding and CNC Fixturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAB, Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3541.