HAZET Bench Vise

HAZET Bench Vises: German Precision Built for the Workshop

When a bench vise needs to hold a component firmly while you torque, grind, file, or fabricate, the margin for error is zero. That's the world HAZET has engineered for since 1868 — and it's exactly why their bench vise is trusted by automotive technicians and machinists alike. Founded in Remscheid, Germany by Hermann Zerver, HAZET has spent over 155 years refining what it means to build a professional-grade tool. A bench vise may seem straightforward, but HAZET's approach to materials, construction, and integration with their workshop ecosystem sets it apart from generic alternatives.

The HAZET 2175N: A Machinist's Vise Built to Last

HAZET's flagship bench vise, the 2175N Machinist's Vise, reflects the same uncompromising standards found across the brand's entire catalog. The vise is drop forged — a manufacturing process that aligns the grain of the steel for superior strength and resistance to impact — rather than cast, which can introduce structural weaknesses. Key specifications include:

• 100 mm (4 in) gripping jaw width for a broad, stable clamping surface
• 140 mm (5.5 in) maximum jaw opening, accommodating a wide range of workpiece sizes
• 50 mm (2 in) clamping depth for secure material engagement
• Pipe clamping jaws beneath the main jaws, capable of gripping round stock up to 125 mm (5 in) in diameter
• Net weight of 4.73 kg, providing the mass needed to resist vibration and movement during heavy work
• Made in Germany to HAZET's exacting production standards

Integrated with the HAZET Assistent Workshop Ecosystem

One detail that separates the HAZET 2175N from standalone vises is its native integration with HAZET's renowned Assistent tool trolley line. With the appropriate mounting hardware, the vise can be installed directly onto HAZET Assistent workbenches (models 177W, 179W, and 179NW) or on Assistent tool trolleys (models 179N, 179NX, 179NT, 179NXL, and 179NXXL), essentially turning any HAZET trolley into a mobile workstation. This kind of system-level thinking is a hallmark of HAZET's product philosophy.

Who Relies on HAZET Bench Vises?

The 2175N is suited for a broad professional audience. Its wide jaw opening and robust clamping force make it equally at home in an automotive shop working on brake components and suspension hardware, a machinist's bench handling custom metal fabrication, or a craftsman's workshop for woodworking and general repair. HAZET themselves count Porsche Motorsport among their technical partners — a relationship that underscores the brand's commitment to performance under real-world, demanding conditions.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

HAZET backs the 2175N with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. All HAZET tools are manufactured in specialized factories using the finest available materials and held to the highest quality standards — a promise that carries real weight after more than 150 years in the tool-making industry. For any professional who expects a bench vise to perform year after year without loosening, cracking, or wearing, HAZET delivers that confidence.

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