Ranger RL-8500

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• An infinitely variable speed controller means you’re able to turn rotors and drums faster and get one-cut micro-finish performance every time you us it. The complete lathe package includes lathe, sturdy bench, and large tool storage backboards allowing you to hang all adapters within easy reach.
• Rather than mechanically-driven transmission and gear boxes, the RL8500 uses precision electric DC servo motors designed to meet the demanding requirements of industrial motion control.
• Our quick-change adapter plus system eliminates the need for conventional bell clamps and cones and features built-in springs so you don’t lose them. Works on foreign and domestic car and truck hubless drums and rotors 2-5/32” to 4” center-hole and composite rotors 4’ to 6 ¼” center-hole.
• The RL8500 is equipped with features that help increase your service capability, like precision twin cutter tools and 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. The RL8500 maintains accuracy year after year thanks to rugged construction like a forged, hardened and precision ground spindle that resists grooving and eliminates the needs for boots.
• Massive tapered spindle bearings offer superior weight support during rotation.
• Our 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 and reduce chatter and vibration.
• An independent cross-feed motor eliminates the need for plastic or bronze shear-gears which are expensive and timely to replace.
• A convenient top storage tray means your popular adapters and tools are kept within easy 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 lets you machine all standard and composite rotors for foreign and domestic cars and light trucks.
• A 450-pound cast iron body and a solid work bench eliminates transient vibrations ensuring a smooth uninterrupted surface finish with each pass.
• Easily change arbor speeds in seconds. Choose 150 or 250 rpm DEPENDING ON THE JOB. Speed up for smaller import work or slow down for large truck work.
• Positive rake clutter tip angle provides for a one pass finish virtually every time, allowing you to complete your work faster than multi-pass lathes.
• Double-ended boring bar adapts to most drums, large or small without the need for specialty cutting tools or adapters. Dual voltage motor (1 1OV-22OV, 50/60HZ, 1-phase) accommodates global voltages.
• A forged, hardened and precision ground spindle eliminates the need for rubber boots that can be costly to replace.
• The legendary control of our RL8500 makes using it easy to learn and simple to operate making the soundest investment you’re ever considered, and providing more utility, flexibility and productivity than you’ve ever imagined. The RL8500 is flexible enough for both high-torque, heavy-duty cutting as well as your finest one-pass finish cut operations.

(A) Quick-Chage Adapter Plus System (B) Backing Plate 6.75" OD (C) Backing Plate 5.25" OD (D) Sm. Cup w/ Built-in Spring 5.25" OD (E) Lg. Cup w/ Built-in Springs 6.75" OD (F) Dbl. Tapered Collet 1.322" x 1.670" (G) Dbl. Tapered Collet 1.362" x 1.710" (H) Dbl. Tapered Collet 1.711" x 2.073" (I) Dbl. Tapered Collet 2.074" x 2.440" (K) Centering Cone 1.187" x 2.25" (L) Self-Aligning Spacer 1 5/8" Long (M) Spacer 1/2" Long (N) Spacer 2" Long (O) Bell Clamp 4 1/4" OD (P) Step Adapter 1" x 2" (Q) Spring (R) Drum Silencer (S) Universal Silencer Band (T) Large Wrench (U) Large Rubber Silencer (V) SmallRubber Silencer (W) Small Wrench (X) Spanner Wrench (Y) Arbor/Arbor Nut (Z) Twin Cuttler Assembly (B1) Boring Bar Assembly
Optional Truck Adapter Kit Our super-duty truck tooling package consists of an upgraded 1-7/8 arbor and a wide variety of adapters. This enormous set allows you to expand the coverage to handle virtually any vehicle through 1-ton trucks.