Blanchard #72HD-120, heavy duty vertical spindle rotary surface grinder, 144" swing, 120" chuck, 72" wheel, 200 HP

General specifications

Machine type: Vertical-spindle rotary surface grinder.
Main motor power: 200 HP,

Grinding head: The spindle head is made of cast iron for durability.
Workpiece capacity and grinding capabilities
Chuck diameter: 120 inches.
Maximum swing: 144 inches
Grinding wheel diameter: 72 inches.
Grinding wheel type: The machine uses a 72-inch segmented grinding wheel.
Maximum weight capacity: 30,000 lbs.
Accuracy: On remanufactured models, flatness and parallelism of +/- 0.0002" is achievable.
Grinding style: Best suited for high-production runs with moderate finish accuracy.
Construction features
Chuck: Uses a single-piece, 120-inch steel magnetic chuck.
Base: A heavy-duty steel weldment base is used to provide stability.
Vibration dampening: Key components, such as the base and column, are filled with polymer concrete to dampen vibration.
Magnetic chuck controls: The machine is equipped with controls for the magnetic chuck.
Wheel dresser: Includes a wheel dresser for maintaining the grinding wheel.
Coolant system: Features include water guards and an external drag-out coolant system.
Lubrication: An automatic lubrication system is included