Our BB5000 is the most compact, versatile and powerful line boring machine in its class. Easy to set up, designed to make quick work of tough jobs in spaces too restrictive for most boring machines. Easily configured for difficult machining applications.
Bar Diameter:
2.25 inches (57.2 mm)
1.25 inches (31.8 mm) optional
Boring Diameter:
1.5 – 24 inches (38.1 – 609.6 mm)
Max. Stroke:
36 inches (914.4 mm)
Torque at Bar:
417 ft-lb hydraulic (565.4 N•m)
Power Options:
Electric, Pneumatic, or Hydraulic
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.
Reversible electric motor.
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 Auto Bore Welders 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.
BB5000 Line Boring Machine Demo Video
BB5000 Line Boring Application Video
CLIMAX BB5000 Servo Motor
Accessing the clamping collar on your CLIMAX Line Boring Machine
Technical Tips from Tim VanBergen: Low Clearance Application
CLIMAX BB5000 Micro Adjust Boring Head LIVE Demo and Q&A
CLIMAX Bore Measuring Tool LIVE Q&A
CLIMAX Bore Measuring Caliper LIVE Q&A
How to Sharpen High-Speed Tool Bits LIVE Q&A
The CLIMAX BB5000 Facing Head and Grooving Tool Live Q&A
Tooling for your Line Boring Machine LIVE Q&A
Brunson Optical Boring Alignment System Live Q&A
The CLIMAX BB5000 Small Bore Kit Live Q&A
Boring and Bushing versus Auto Bore Welding LIVE Q&A
Line Boring: Five Frequently Asked Questions LIVE Forum
Starting Your New Line Boring Business LIVE Forum
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