Climax BB5000 LINE BORING MACHINE User Manual
Bb5000 boring machine

BB5000 Boring Machine
a powerful boring machine that can be
customized to suit your needs
The most powerful boring machine in its
class, you’ll be amazed at the power and
flexibility of the BB5000 Portable Boring
Machine.
Exclusive, Climax-patented mounting
components provide the flexibility to handle
tough boring jobs, even when used in
cramped, tight workspaces.
Quick and Easy Setup
• Modular components make setup quick
and easy.
• Fast and easy setup using high
quality cast-iron set-up cones and
spherical bearing mounts.
• Patented spherical bearing
mounting system allows quick
setup, with up to 5° of bearing
misalignment.
• Typical set-up time for an
experienced operator is 30 minutes or
less.
Powerful
• Up to 650 ft-lbs (881 N·m) of torque at
the bar – more than any other portable
boring machine in its boring range.
• Specially-designed rotational drive unit
provides 4:1 or optional 12:1 or worm
gear reduction for increased torque at all
speeds
Flexible, High Quality Design
• Through-bar design allows the
rotational drive and feed unit to be
mounted anywhere along the bar, even
separately.
• Patented heavy-duty spherical
bearing mounts ensure rigid
attachment to the work piece, for more
effective machining.
Versatile
• Highly customizable to meet a variety of
needs.
• Available in electric, servo, hydraulic, or
pneumatic motor configurations.
• Fast, easy two-bolt change-out process
to switch motors.
• Available in a variety of bar lengths, from
4 - 24 feet (1219.2 – 7315.2 mm).
• Bars are straightened, and have ½ inch
or 12 mm square-broached tooling holes.
• Accessories allow the BB5000 to be used
for blind boring, line boring, drilling,
facing, and valve repair.
• An interface kit allows attachment and
quick alignment of the Climax
AutoBoreWelders for efficient bore
welding.
Compact
• Extremely compact for ease of use in
cramped, tight work spaces.
• Drive & Feed can be mounted between
bearings for use in even more confined
spaces.
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