The revolutionary RL-8500 combination brake lathe uses independent DC servo motors to control the cross-feed and spindle feed drives, eliminating the need for complex mechanical gearboxes and transmissions typically found on mechanically-driven brake lathes.
Features:
- Precision electric DC servo motors designed to meet the demanding requirements of industrial motion control
- Quick-Change Adapter-Plus system with built-in springs eliminates the need for conventional bell clamps and cones
- Works with hubless drums, rotors / center hole sized 2-5/32in – 4in and composite rotors / center hole sized 4in – 6.25in
- The RL-8500 is equipped with features that help increase your service capability, like precision twin cutter tools and a quick drum-to-rotor changeover
- Infinitely variable spindle and cross feed speed settings allow for quick rough and precision finish cuts
- Simple ergonomic controls are designed for minimal operator movement
- Legendary control makes units easy to learn and master
- The RL-8500 maintains accuracy year after year thanks to ruggedly constructed components like a hardened, precision ground spindle that resists grooving and makes boots a thing of the past
- Massive tapered spindle bearings offer superior weight support during rotation
- Exclusive “splash-lube” oil-feed system supplies a constant flow of oil to the bearings, making sure they provide years of trouble-free service
- Serpentine belts provide a faster, quieter operation, reducing chatter and vibration
- An independent cross-feed motor eliminates the need for plastic or bronze shear gear that is expensive and time-consuming to replace
- A convenient top storage tray means your popular adapters and tools are kept within short reach
- Separate motors on the drum and rotor feed help maximize the main motor’s efficiency
- Our deluxe standard adapter package includes a Quick-Change hubless adapter system that makes mounting rotors and drums quick and easy
- A variety of adapters let you machine all standard and composite rotors for foreign and domestic cars and light trucks
- A 450-lb. cast iron body and a solid workbench reduce transient vibrations, ensuring a smooth uninterrupted surface finish with each pass
- Easily change arbor speeds in seconds: choose 150 or 200 rpm, depending on the job
- Positive rake cutter tip angle provides a one-pass finish virtually every time, allowing you to complete your work faster than inferior multi-pass lathes
- Optional truck adapter kit available
Specs:
Motor Drive Unit: 115 – 230 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1 Ph, 20 amp
Max Rotor Thickness: 2.5in (64 mm)
Max Rotor Diameter: 17in (432 mm)
Brake Drum Diameter: 6in – 28in (152 mm – 711 mm)
Max Load with Standard 1in Arbor: 150 lbs. (68 kg)
Max Load with Optional 1-7/8in Truck Arbor: 250 lbs. (113 kg)
Spindle Travel: 6-7/8in (175 mm)
Spindle Speed: 150 rpm – 200 rpm
Shipping Weight w/ Bench & Tools: 678 lbs. (307 kg)
Shipping Dimensions: 45in x 38in x 29in (1,143 mm x 965 mm x 736 mm)
Ref No.
5150066
Standard Tooling:
1 x Quick-Change Adapter Plus System
1 x Backing Plate 6.75″ oD
1 x Backing Plate 5.25″ oD
1 x Sm. Cup w/ built-in Spring 5.25″ oD
1 x Lg. Cup w/ built-in Spring 6.75″ oD
1 x Dbl. Tapered Collet 1.322″ x 1.670″
1 x Dbl. Tapered Collet 1.362″ x 1.710″
1 x Dbl. Tapered Collet 1.711″ x 2.073″
1 x Dbl. Tapered Collet 2.074″ x 2.440″
1 x Dbl. Tapered Collet 2.441″ x 2.897″
1 x Centering Cone 1.187″ x 2.25″
1 x Self-Aligning Spacer 1 5/8″ Long
1 x Spacer 1/2 ” Long
1 x Spacer 2″ Long
1 x Bell Clamp 4 1/4″ oD
1 x Step Adapter 1″ x 2″
1 x Spring
1 x Drum Silencer
1 x Universal Silencer band
1 x Large Wrench
1 x Large Rubber Silencer
1 x Small Rubber Silencer
1 x Small Wrench
1 x Spanner Wrench
1 x Arbor/Arbor nut
1 x Twin Cutter Assembly
1 x Boring bar Assembly
