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FG5000 Flywheel Grinders
 Van Norman Flywheel
Grinders are the industry leaders and provide the best return on your
investment. That's more profit!
The FG5000 Flywheel Grinder is a solid, well-built machine designed for
grinding a variety of flywheels. One of the most versatile grinders on the
market today, the FG5000 Flywheel Grinder resurfaces automotive and import stepped flywheels,
truck flat flywheels, heavy duty truck stepped flywheels center plates, and
racing clutch components. You can also grind
automatic transmission pumps and covers with the optional ATP5000 Kit.
Fast, simple, accurate set-up - IN LESS THAN ONE MINUTE!
1 - Select the flange adapter and place it on the rotary table
2 - Position the flywheel on the adapter
3 - Install the Centering cone and hold down the bolt, then tighten
AS SIMPLE AS ONE - TWO - THREE! That's the entire set-up. The flywheel sits on a
precision ground flange adapter ring assuring its position parallel to the
crankshaft flange. No indicating. No guessing. No scratch test.
PRECISION RESULTS
EVERY TIME
The FG5000 Flywheel Grinder takes work pieces up to 24". With a table diameter
of 18" and six (6) slots in the table, you have the stability and
versatility for a
full range of work. The table support diameter is 15" and the column diameter is
4.44". The vertical head travel of the column is 8.75" with the maximum height
of the table to wheel of 8.75". A strong, 5 horsepower grinding motor at 3,500
revolutions per minute and a 1/4 horsepower table motor at 16 revolutions per minute
mean the FG5000 Flywheel Grinder is designed to do the job right.
The standard machine is available in 208 or 230 volts and either single
or three phase. Additional voltages are also available as special order. In addition, the
FG5000 can be
ordered with an optional PowerHead (power column) or with the PowerHead (power
column) and AutoGrindTM
option. The PowerHead (power column) relieves the operator of the manual movement of the head
up and down. The PowerHead (power column) with the AutoGrindTM
feature
powers the head up and down and can be set to automatically grind the flywheel to a
pre-set depth.
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The FG5000 Flywheel Grinder features include:
- An exclusive, rugged base casting with cast-in table support. This means the
table and support are all one piece solid cast material. More durability, more
reliability.
- Unlimited grinding pressure is possible without table deflection. Again, this
means you can work the machine and it will give you the results you need.
- There is and oil reservoir with an 'Optomatic oiler' that
provides constant
lubrication to the column and table support.
- There are no thrust bearings or anti-friction materials that would require
field service.
- The direct table drive means there are no chains or belts to adjust or
replace. You receive consistent torque on the table.
- The double cam head swivel lock gives you positive head lock and is
lubricated for ease in swiveling.
- The optional AutoGrindTM
is easy to set, easy to use and increases productivity. Best yet, it is
reliable.
The benefits of owning and using a Van Norman FG5000 Flywheel Grinder:
- You can grind your own flywheels. You finish the job fast and keep all the
profits.
- You can take in flywheel grinding business and increase your profits.
- Set up is fast. And it's accurate.
- You can grind most automotive and light truck flywheels - floor to floor - in
5-10 minutes. Heavy duty, stepped flywheels may take longer, but still
profitable.
- The FG5000 Flywheel Grinder is economical in
its' cost and requires minimal shop space. It is built to last, costs a few dollars per day to own and can
result in stronger profits.
- You can keep labor costs low. A skilled machinist is not required to operate
the FG5000 Flywheel Grinder. It is the easiest machine to operate in your shop.
- Operating supplies are minimal in cost.
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The unique design of the FG5000 Flywheel Grinder ensures its longevity and
makes it easy to use.
 
There is a rugged cast bearing to support the 18" table with oil reservoir and
oil film. The table rotates on the cast bearing support that prevents any
deflection regardless of the flywheel size and weight or the grinding pressure.
The oil level is set 1/16" above the table bearing support for constant
lubrication and is maintained at all times by the unique 'Optomatic' constant
oiler.
There is absolutely no downward or sideways pressure on the turntable spindle or
turntable spindle
bearings, they merely drive and guide the table. (If the table was only
supported by the spindle and spindle bearings, they would be 'wiped out' by the
downward pressure exerted during grinding).
All this allows you to grind within closer tolerances.
Plunge Grind Fast & Accurately!
Hard spots and heat checks are not a problem. The entire friction surface is
ground simultaneously, assuring fast, accurate results every time. Plunge grinding
produces a 'swirl' finish and the
operator has total control over the surface finish. The longer the sparkout,
the smoother the finish.
Heavy Duty Construction for better results and longer machine life.
The FG5000 Flywheel Grinder has a 4.44" diameter column that is chromed and
precision ground. It is constantly lubricated by a felt wick installed within
the column mounting flange. The column is totally protected from grinding debris
and coolant by a rubber boot.
The 1.250" lead screw on the Van Norman Flywheel Grinders is the largest on any
flywheel grinder. The heavy duty bronze lead screw nut is adjustable to take up
any 'play' that may occur throughout the life of the machine.
The grinding head assembly is set at the factory with a .023" rear tilt of the
grinding wheel and the side-to-side setting is set at .000" for the fastest
grinding and the best surface finish. The head tilt can be set flatter for even
greater grinding precision.
The coolant shroud has a removable cap to install the optional Shop Vac
adapter. Using a vacuum cleaner with the FG5000 Flywheel Grinder will reduce the
mist and grinding debris in the shop.
The Van Norman FG5000 Flywheel Grinder is built SOLID for RUGGED STRENGTH,
PRECISION and RELIABILITY.
One-piece, 480 pound base casting. The base casting is the heaviest and most
rugged in the industry. The cast-in column mounting flange is supported by heavy
gussets and all the machining of the base casting is done with one set-up for
maximum accuracy and perfect perpendicularity.
The column mounting flange is cast integrally for more strength, stability and
perfect alignment. It has an increased diameter to properly support the massive
column and the column is constantly lubricated by an internal wick.
Van Norman's exclusive direct drive gear reduction unit is a rugged, industrial
design. The heavy duty 1/4 horse power motor delivers consistent torque to the
table. It requires NO maintenance because it has no chains or belts to
lubricate, adjust or replace.
The exclusive cast-in table support means NO DEFLECTION - EVER! The 94
square inch table bearing support has a cast-in oil reservoir and is designed to
prevent table deflection for faster, more accurate grinding and a superior
finish.
Control panels are easy to use, easy to reach and simple to understand.
One of the most versatile grinders on the market
today, the FG5000 Flywheel Grinder grinds automotive
and import stepped flywheels, truck flat flywheels and heavy duty truck stepped
flywheels, center plates and racing clutch components. You can also grind
automatic transmission pump and covers with the optional ATP5000 Kit.
Consider some of the optional accessories to further extend the capabilities
of your FG5000 Flywheel Grinder.
You can own a 32 gallon coolant tank that positions next to the FG5000.
It has 3-1/2 times the capacity of the standard tank (9.5 gallons), with two
baffles and three settling compartments - assuring clean coolant flow to the
nozzle. The tank has a handle and two wheels so it can be rolled away for easy
disposal.
The optional radius cutter quickly removes the slight radius left by the
grinding wheel on stepped flywheels. In certain applications, the radius
interferes with pressure plate mounting. The rugged boring bar removes the
radius and produces a square corner. This heavy duty assembly bolts to the
grinding head casting in holes that are already drilled and tapped.
Consider the ATP5000 Kit for
automatic transmission pump and cover rebuilding. The
ATP5000 lets you rebuild parts to close tolerances FAST. With this kit and the
FG5000 Flywheel Grinder, you can grind bodies and covers from the GM THM700-4R
and the THM200-R4 transmissions. The tooling is precise, yet easy to use. Save
time and money by rebuilding these parts in house.
Final Details....
The overall height of the FG5000 Flywheel Grinder is 69" with the height to the
table at 34.6". The width is 34.5" and the front-to-back measures 36". The
weight of the machine is 1,350 pounds. Packaged for shipping, the weight is
1,500 pounds.
The FG5000 Flywheel Grinder from Van Norman comes standard with 3 centering cone
bolts, 6 centering cones, 4 flange adapters (3" to 5.875"), 4 wheel mounting
bolds, wheel spacer, 4" & 6" wheel mounting flange 3 grinding wheels star
dresser, coolant pump with additive, table lubricant, leveling bolts and pads,
wrenches and more.
Van Norman Flywheel Grinders are manufactured from the ground up by American
craftsmen in a 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Marion, Iowa.
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