BL500 Series Brake Lathe

Variable and Single Speed Combination Lathes

Key features at a glance
Twin Work Lamps

%%Adjustable lamps illuminate

both sides of workpiece
%%Includes built-in deflector shield

Self-Aligning
Nut Option*

%%Speeds setup
%%Prevents over-tightening
and mounting errors

PATENTED
Digi-Cal Option Choice of Lathe Tooling Clamp Screw

Positive rake Negative rake

%%Includes positive rake tooling
%%Instantly measures drum %%Durable negative rake tooling %%Allows quick setup change
or rotor dimensions available as an option from rotors to drums
%%Helps technicians quickly
determine total indicated runout
* Option depending on selected model
 EXCLUSIVE
Adjustable Spindle Speeds

%%Provides correct speed for

all size workpieces
%%No tools required

Built-in Tool Tray

BL505 shown with optional features

%%Keeps tools within easy reach

Disc/Drum Control Lockout Adjustable Feed Rate

%%Eliminates potential %%Dial fast for rapid removal or

“crashing” of machine slow for final surface finish
%%Warning indication reminder %%One-cut pass capable
Quick setup speeds brake servicing
EXCLUSIVE
Change from rotors to drums in seconds!

Change from rotors to drums... ... by loosening clamp screw, ... set up drum service assembly
removing rotor setup, rotating and extend drum boring bar.
twin cutter... Fastest in industry!

Choose the brake lathe tooling to suit your needs

STANDARD OPTIONAL
Positive rake Negative rake
%%Provides faster cutting %%More durable and longer life
and reduced chatter %%Features 6 cutting tips
%%Features 3 cutting tips

EXCLUSIVE
Spindle speed adjustment made simple
%%Quickly adjustable between three working speeds
%%No tools necessary
%%Easy to access
%%Protective housing keeps motor safe
from metal chips and debris
Digi-Cal instantly measures
workpiece dimensions
PATENTED
%%Quickly determines if workpiece should be
discarded prior to machining
%%Enables tech to quickly determine total
indicated runout
%%Eliminates manual calculation errors
%%Displays measurements in inches or millimeters
%%Determines depth of cut quicker and more accurately
than “slip collar” method
%%Helps technicians perform one-cut service
with confidence
%% No handheld tools required
Measures rotor thickness

Digi-Cal helps the

technician determine
the amount of material
to remove for a one-cut
resurfacing operation.

Measures drum diameter

Quick calibration for

greater accuracy
%%Easy to perform
%%Calibrate drum and rotor
procedures in seconds
%%Prevents accidental removal
of excess material

Calibrates diameter Calibrates thickness

 Heavy-duty bench option* makes
brake service fast and easy
%%Heavy gauge, all-steel construction
gives extra stability
%%Rear backboard stores frequently-used
adaptors within easy reach
%%Large chip collection funnel keeps
debris off the floor
%%Optional dust containment system**
protects air quality and keeps
work area clean
* Option depending on selected model
** Not compatible with 1 7/8” arbor kits

Form 4076T,
3/02

tion Guide
Supersedes
Form 5/99

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in tool holder as needed.
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boring bar tightened
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and tool holde under insert
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a feed rate insert if worn.
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passes and
fine feed rates for roughing
No stabilizer finish passe are used for
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Silencers Chatter Too high of
a spindle speed
stabilizers for
on other side. workpiece, see
Rotor Silencer
175-276-2 Refer to Spind
Rotor Silencer (Vented) le Speed Selec
Band 175-185-2 Operation tor Chart or
Rotor Silencer 2 Improper moun Manual for
Band 175-189- ting techn recommend
Drum Silencer (Non-Vented) iques ed speeds.
Chain 175-186-2
(car) Use the large
Rotor Silencer 175-187-2
(truck) st clamping
use proper
adaptors for cups possible and
222-38-2 (Non-Vented)
composite
pieces.

Bench includes a convenient document

holder for operation manual, application
charts and other reference materials. BL505D-AB shown
with HunterPro Level
4 Adaptor Kit, optional
storage drawer and Dust
Containment System.**

OPTIONAL
Dust Containment System*
20-2122-1
OPTIONAL
%% Designed to contain brake %% Unhinged and quickly removed Storage drawer
machining dust and metal as needed
20-1236-1
particles that can potentially stain %% Access window allows easy
wet surfaces in the automotive Optional storage drawer allows
viewing of work piece during expansion of tool and accessory
shop environment machining storage. Easily bolts in place.
* Requires a conventional shop vacuum with 2.5" inlet hose. (It is not supplied.)
Expand the range of your vehicle applications
with additional accessories from Hunter
PATENTED

Hunter Passenger Car and Light Truck Adaptor Kits

Customize your Hunter Basic Adaptor Kit
BL500 series lathe to 20-1665-1
match your service needs. Consists of hubbed and
Select the appropriate adaptors covering a range
adaptor kit to service of applications fitting most
most rotors, drums and passenger car rotors,
flywheels. drums and flywheels,
including composites.

Dual QuickChuck™ Adaptor Kit Elite Cone Adaptor Kit

20-2614-1 20-2615-1
Consists of hubbed and Consists of hubbed and
hubless adaptors and hubless adaptors covering a
three-jaw chuck mounting wide range of applications
system. Covers a wide for most passenger cars,
range of applications for light truck and larger
most rotors, drums and flywheels for passenger light trucks, including composites.
cars, light trucks and larger light trucks.

Wrenchless self-aligning nut* Dual QuickChuck adaptor

76-377-2 175-423-2
%%Eliminates over-torquing %%Ideal for use with
arbor nut hubless drums
%%Works as arbor %%Quick setup with
spacer and nut unparalleled
centering ability

* Included standard in BL505-A and BL505-AB lathe packages.

Specifications* Ordering Information**
Rotor Basic Packages
Diameter: 6" to 22"
BL505 – Lathe with basic adaptors
Maximum Width: 5-3/8"
Includes combination brake lathe with standard
Maximum Thickness: 2"
accessory kit [20-2174-1].
Drum
Diameter: 6" to 24" BL505-B – Lathe with bench and basic adaptors
Maximum Width: 8"
Maximum Weight on 1" 200 lbs.
arbor: HunterPro Packages
Spindle Speed(s): BL505-A – HunterPro lathe package
BL505: 85, 110, 175 rpm
Package contains combination brake lathe and
BL501: 155 rpm
Standard HunterPro accessory kit [20-2175-1].
Feed Rate:
Adaptors NOT included.
BL505: .002 to .014 in/rev
(infinitely variable) BL505-AB – HunterPro lathe package with bench
BL501: 0.003 in/rev.
Motor: 1.5 hp ** To order Digi-Cal measurement option,
Power Requirements: 115/230 V, 15/7.5 amp, add “D” after the model number (e.g., BL505D).
50/60 Hz, 1ph
Shipping Weight: 525 lbs. (approx.)

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*Some specifications may vary depending upon workpiece configurations

or may require optional adaptors.

Because of continuing technological advancements, specifications,

models and options are subject to change without notice.

0618WH
Form 3937-T, 06/18
Copyright © 2018, Hunter Engineering Company. Supersedes form 3937-T, 05/17