New Clausing Colchester Gap Bed Engine Lathe for Sale

The Clausing Colchester C-Series lineup covers swings ranging from 13 inches up to 70 inches over the bed, making it suitable for everything from light-duty general machining to heavy oil field and marine applications. The 8044VSJ model offers a 15.75-inch swing over the bed with a 23-inch swing in the gap.

Clausing Colchester gap bed engine lathes feature a universal gearbox that supports inch (imperial), metric, diametral pitch, and module pitch threading. The 8044VSJ, for example, provides 73 inch pitches (2–84 TPI), 51 metric pitches (0.2–14 mm), and 27 module pitches — covering virtually all standard threading requirements.

Spindle motor power ranges from 3 HP on smaller C-Series models up to 50 HP on the largest configurations. The 8044VSJ offers a 10 HP AC inverter drive with variable speed. This range ensures appropriate cutting power for both light precision work and heavy-duty turning in demanding industrial environments.

The 8044VSJ uses an AC inverter drive providing 3 infinitely variable speed ranges (15–2500 RPM) with an LCD display, giving smooth, stepless speed control ideal for diverse materials. The C-Series geared head lathes use selectable gear speeds (12–18 speeds per model) suited for heavy-duty, high-torque cutting applications common in job shops and oil field work.

All Clausing Colchester lathes are backed by Clausing Service Center, which stocks over 80,000 parts with 95% of orders shipped within 24 hours. The C-Series includes a one-year parts and labor warranty, while the 8044VSJ includes a 4-year warranty on the AC inverter drive specifically, plus full access to phone and on-site technical support.

These lathes serve a broad range of industries including oil field and oil country machining, ship building and marine fabrication, power utilities, aerospace and defense component manufacturing, general metalworking job shops, and heavy manufacturing facilities. Their rugged construction and wide swing range make them particularly suited for large-part, high-demand production environments.