Variable Speed Engine Lathe for General Machining

The 8044VSJ Clausing/Colchester Variable Speed Lathe provides 3 infinitely variable speed ranges spanning 15 to 2500 RPM, controlled via an AC inverter drive with an LCD display on the headstock. The Clausing C-Series engine lathes offer spindle speed ranges from as low as 7 RPM up to 2500 RPM, depending on the specific model selected.

A gap bed engine lathe features a removable section of the bed near the headstock, creating a gap that allows oversized workpieces or large face plates to be mounted and turned. This extends the lathe's versatility considerably — the 8044VSJ, for example, provides a swing in the gap of 23 inches compared to 15.75 inches over the standard bed.

Both the 8044VSJ and Clausing C-Series lathes support comprehensive threading through a universal gearbox, including inch (imperial) pitches, metric pitches, module pitches (M.P.), and diametral pitches (D.P.). The 8044VSJ specifically covers 73 inch pitches (2–84), 51 metric pitches (0.2–14mm), and 27 module and diametral pitch combinations.

These variable speed engine lathes are well-suited for general metalworking shops, job shops, manufacturing facilities, oil field and oil country operations, power utilities, marine and shipbuilding industries, aerospace and defense, and heavy manufacturing. Their rugged construction and wide specification range make them adaptable to both light-precision and heavy-duty turning work.

The 8044VSJ includes a 4-year parts and labor warranty on the AC inverter drive and is supported by Clausing Service Center with over 80,000 parts, with 95% of orders shipped within 24 hours. The Clausing C-Series lathes include a one-year warranty. Both products also offer technical support via phone and on-site, plus installation services and user training.

The 8044VSJ Clausing/Colchester Variable Speed Lathe is equipped with a 10 HP spindle motor. The Clausing C-Series engine lathes offer a much broader power range, from 3 HP on smaller models up to 50 HP on the largest configurations, making them suitable for both general machining and heavy-duty or large-diameter turning applications.