Brake Lathes
We sell Brake Lathes by Ranger
RL-8500

Name:Ranger
Model:RL-8500

Quick Specs

Max drum diameter: 28"
Max rotor thickness: 2 1/2"
Max rotor diameter: 17"
Max load / 1" arbor: 150 lbs.
Max load / 1 7/8" arbor: 250 lbs.
Max spindle speed: 200 rpm
Spindle travel: 6 7/8"
Voltage: 115-230VAC

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$8260
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Wrenchers Warehouse sells the Ranger RL-8500 brake lathe. It is fast, accurate and simply to use for drum and flywheel resurfacing than any other brake lathe out there in it's class. Feed rates, infinitely adjustable, easily modify cut speeds with the simple turn of a dial. For best finish results reduce or increase the cut-time whether you're speeding through your first rough cut or for a single-pass micro-finish. This complete lathe package includes: lathe; bench; and large tool storage backboards.  

Vibration and chatter transfer are the most common problems that other brake lathes have and it directly affects the tool-tip and can leave imperfect cuts on machined surfaces. The RL-8500 Brake Lathe by Ranger eliminates the need for gear-driven mechanical drives and variable-speed transmission devices by design.

The Ranger RL-8500 brake lathe offers more features, better performance, extra utility, best flexibility and additional productivity than you can imagine. It's the soundest investments for your business. 

  • The RL-8500 uses precision electric DC servo motors, in contrast to mechanically-driven transmission, which is designed to handle demanding requirements of industrial motion control
  • Eliminates the need for conventional bell clamps and cones with the Quick-Change Adapter-Plus system
  • Works on foreign and domestic, cars and trucks, with hubless drums, rotors and composite rotors
  • Equipped with features that increase your service capability,
  • Precision twin cutter tools and a quick drum-to-rotor changeover
  • spindle and cross feed speed settings, infinitely variable, makes quick rough and precision finish cuts
  • Ergonomic controls for minimal operator movement
  • Easy to learn and master.
  • Maintains accuracy
  • Heavy duty components, such as a precision ground spindle (that resists grooving) and makes boots obsolete
  • Massive tapered spindle bearings for weight support
  • "Splash-lube" oil-feed system for a constant flow of oil to the bearings
  • Faster, quieter operation, reduced noise and vibration because we use a Serpentine belt
  • Independent cross-feed motor eliminates shear gears
  • Top storage tray -  tools are kept within short reach
  • Separate drum and rotor motors maximize efficiency
  • Standard adapter package includes Quick-Change hub less adapter system
  • Machine all standard and composite rotors for foreign and domestic cars and light trucks using the variety of adapters included
  • Cast iron body and a solid work bench weighing  450-lb. reduces transient vibrations
  • Choose 150 or 200 rpm to easily change arbor speeds in seconds: depending on the job
  • 1-pass finish virtually every time using positive rake cutter tip angle allowing you to complete your work faster and better
  • Truck adapter kit available - Optional

  • Motor drive unit: 115 – 230 VAC / 50 – 60 Hz / 1 Ph / 20 amp
  • Max rotor thickness: 2 1/2"
  • Max rotor diameter: 17"
  • Spindle travel: 6 7/8"
  • Spindle speed: 150 rpm – 200 rpm
  • Weight (shipping) including bench and tools: 685 lbs.
  • Shipping dimensions: 62" x 49" x 36"
  • Brake drum diameter: 6" – 28"
  • Max load with standard 1" arbor: 150 lbs.
  • Max load with optional 1-7/8" truck arbor: 250 lbs.
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