Blanchard 32-60 Rotary Surface Grinder

The Blanchard 32K-60 is a powerful rotary surface grinder designed for precision grinding of large and heavy workpieces. It features a 60-inch diameter magnetic chuck and a robust 32-inch grinding wheel, making it ideal for high-production environments requiring superior flatness and parallelism. Utilizing the signature Blanchard grinding process with a vertical spindle, it delivers efficient stock removal while achieving a characteristic cross-hatched surface finish. Its heavy-duty cast-iron construction, automatic lubrication system, and variable feed rates ensure durability, reliability, and precision, making it well-suited for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and heavy equipment manufacturing.

Brand: Blanchard
Model: 32K-60
Type: Rotary Surface Grinder
SN: 13334

60 inch diameter magnetic chuck
.875 CHUCK LIFE
6,000 lb max chuck weight .
32 inch diameter Cortland style segmented grinding wheel .
Self contained 300 gallon coolant system with coolant pump and sludge conveyor and sludge tote box.
34 inch height under grinding wheel max with a 72 inch max swing between cooling guards
575 volt 3 phase power. Included will be a 220 Volt step up transformer to 575 volt along with all conduit and boxes right up to the main disconnect.
100 HP spindle motor.

Dimensions:
18' Wide x 7' Wide x 11’4” High
Approx weight of machine 36,000 pounds.

PER SELLER:

"Reconditioned 32K – 60 Blanchard grinder. Everything works as it should. Many new parts too many to list if interested I can go through complete reconditioning of this machine. Ready to grind and hold close tolerance. meticulously taken care of over the past 27 years of ownership Retiring so selling off equipment."

TERMS:

Location Sterling Heights, MI - “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” off seller’s floor, Full Payment via wire transfer prior to shipment. Seller will prep for shipment, buyer responsible for rigging/loading/freight. Immediate availability, subject to prior sale. Under power and available for in-person inspection (M-F). All specifications are assumed to be correct but must be confirmed by the purchasing entity.