CLIMAX portable lathes deliver fast, accurate in-place machining for critical shaft repair and maintenance applications. Whether cutting O-ring grooves, repairing turbine spindles, or correcting out-of-round gear seat areas on high-speed production equipment, CLIMAX portable lathes often pay for themselves on the first job by eliminating teardown, transport, and downtime.

The CLIMAX family of portable lathes bolts directly onto the end of a shaft to re-turn shafts and roll journals from 1.5 to 24 inches (38–610 mm). Select models operate in as little as 7 inches (177.8 mm) of radial clearance, while the PL4000 can machine tapered shafts. Pneumatic power comes standard, with optional electric power available on several models for added flexibility in the field.