Safety screw for grip tube
Specifications
- Weight
- 5 g
- Length
- 40 mm
- Thickness
- 4 mm
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Compatibility
- Vice standard
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Guide & full description
Complete guide: Safety screw for grip tube
This is a small secondary fixation part that additionally locks the grip tube in the vice clamp of the tattoo machine, preventing it from slipping or rotating during work. It is intended for tattoo artists using machines (including coil machines) with a vice clamping system who want extra security beyond normal tightening. According to the product data, it is 40 mm long and 4 mm thick, weighs about 5 g, and is a reusable part, not a consumable. Although inexpensive, it is useful for preventing handle play during long sessions.
How to use
- Insert the handle tube into the machine vice and tighten the vice normally, as usual.
- Locate the secondary threaded hole on the vice, intended for the safety screw.
- Screw the screw perpendicular to the tube axis until it contacts the tube.
- Tighten firmly, by hand or with a small hex key, until the tube no longer moves axially (back and forth) or rotates.
- Then check that the needle moves freely and that the screw does not interfere with the machine mechanism.
- Recheck the tightness at each setup and every time you change the handle tube, as vibrations can loosen it over time.
Tips from us
- Do not overtighten: the goal is to lock movement, not to deform the tube. On glass tubes, be especially careful, as excessive tightening can crack them.
- Being a very small part (about 5 g), it is easily lost on the workbench when changing tubes. It's worth having a spare part.
- Use the dedicated part, not a generic screw with a sharp tip, which could puncture the tube or damage the vice thread.
- Check the tightness at the beginning of each session, as part of your setup routine, to avoid handle play during tattooing.
- Store the part in a dedicated small place (a box or compartment) to prevent it from getting lost among other accessories.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need a safety screw if the vice already tightens the tube?▾
The vice holds the tube mainly through friction, and machine vibrations, sweat, and ink can reduce grip over time. The safety screw mechanically locks the tube, acting as a second level of fixation, reducing the risk of the handle slipping or rotating during longer sessions.
Does the screw damage the handle tube?▾
If tightened correctly, it shouldn't. The idea is to apply enough pressure to lock movement without overtightening. On glass tubes, be more careful because excessive tightening can crack them; on metal tubes, the risk is lower.
Is it compatible with any vice / any machine?▾
It fits vices that have a secondary threaded hole dedicated to the safety screw, a feature present on many standard clamping systems. Some simple or very old vices may not have this hole, so check your machine first. The part is 40 mm long and 4 mm thick, according to the product data.
What are its dimensions?▾
According to the product specifications, it is 40 mm long and 4 mm thick, weighing approximately 5 g. Before ordering, compare these dimensions with the threaded hole of your vice to ensure it fits.
How do I maintain and clean it?▾
Being a reusable metal part that goes into the machine assembly, clean and disinfect it together with the other reusable components, according to your hygiene protocol. Periodically check the thread and replace the part if it wears out or becomes damaged.
Can I use a small generic screw instead?▾
It is not recommended. A generic screw with a sharp tip or mismatched thread can puncture the handle tube or damage the vice thread. The dedicated part is inexpensive and designed for this function, so it's worth using the correct one.
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