Hunter’s New OCL430MD Rotor Lathe Brings Innovative Lathe Technology to Medium-Duty Truck Brake Service
Hunter’s new OCL430MD hub-mounted rotor lathe is the ideal solution for shops that service medium-duty trucks and commercial vehicles exclusively or as a significant part of their business. The OCL430MD offers all of the speed and productivity features of Hunter’s popular OCL400 brake lathe, but includes more robust lathe components to service larger truck rotors.
With a reinforced cutting arm and rugged tool holders, the new lathe resurfaces rotors up to 17.5 inches in diameter and up to 3.5 inches in thickness. A 1.5-hp, 230 VAC motor provides the additional torque required for medium-duty truck service.
A full selection of OCL430MD adaptors and accessories to match medium-duty commercial-grade vehicle hub and rotor OE specifications is available from Hunter.
The OCL430MD ServoDrive™ system enables the technician to vary the spindle speed and rotational torque of the lathe while in operation. This unique ability allows the technician to adjust speeds “on the fly” without compromising the final surface finish. The ServoDrive system also provides the capabilities needed to activate other exclusive features.
The ACT (Anti-Chatter Technology) feature minimizes machining problems by virtually eliminating chatter. The ACT feature oscillates the speed of the lathe while machining the rotor to prevent the buildup of vibration that can occur on any fixed-speed lathe.
The Pro-Comp® computerized compensation adjusts for lateral runout with a push of a button and a simple single-point adjustment. After the lathe is mounted to the hub, Pro-Comp compensates the adaptor and lathe to the rotor in seconds, allowing the technician to complete the machining of the rotor within OEM specifications in less than nine minutes.
The OCL430MD trolley provides an extended low-to-high working range required for serving vehicles when a lift rack is not available or practical.
Hunter Engineering is a world leader in wheel alignment, brake service, wheel service and safety inspection lane equipment. Hunter equipment is
approved and used by vehicle manufacturers, automobile and truck dealers, tire dealers and automotive service facilities around the world.
For additional information contact Robert Bruce, Advertising Manager, Hunter Engineering Company, 314.731.3020 (x443).
