BL500 Series Brake Lathes

The unique design and fixed tooling of the BL500 Series lathe allows the operator to quickly change from servicing rotors to drums. No removal of tooling for rotor/drum setup is required.

To change from rotors to drums…

…loosen clamp screw, remove rotor setup, rotate twin cutter…

…set up drum service assembly and extend drum boring bar – the fastest of any machine in the industry.

Change Spindle Speeds
Quickly and Easily

The BL505 makes it easy to change spindle speed quickly without tools. Simply lift the motor, position belt onto desired pulley groove and release motor. The motor is inside of the main housing, helping protect it from dirt, metal chips and debris.

A spindle speed selector chart provides critical information needed to properly machine drums and rotors.