Van Norman has been manufacturing the world famous FG5000 since 1969. Solid cast iron rugged design, exclusive cast in table support, and industrial quality gear motor direct table drive for constant torque are features found only in the FG's from Van Norman. The FG series will grind all your workpieces from the smallest automotive to the largest heavy duty. Features include:

* Exclusive, rugged base casting with cast in table support.

* Unlimited grinding pressure is possible with no table deflection.

* Oil reservoir with Optomatic Oiler gives constant table/table support lubrication.

* Thrust bearings or anti-friction material are not used.

* Direct Table Drive--No chains or belts to replace. Consistent torque to table.

* Autogrind™--Easy to set, easy to use, increases productivity, and is reliable.

* Double cam head swivel lock for positive head lock--lubricated for ease in swiveling.

* FG's made larger, stronger, heavier, longer lasting, and include more features.

* Your first Van Norman "FG" will be the last flywheel grinder you will have to buy.

The Van Norman FG5000 is available in 3 Models:

Standard Machine/Manual Downfeed. Raising and lowering the grinding head is easy with the assistance of heavy tapered coil springs. It is easy for the operator to use and increases production.

Powerhead-Power Up/Down to Flywheel-Manual Downfeed. Powerhead is ideal feature for grinding deep stepped flywheels. It speeds up production and reduces operator fatigue.

Electronic Autogrind™-Power Up/Down to Flywheel, Automatic Grind to Pre-Set Depth-Variable controlled feed. Will sense overload and reduce feed rate. Frees up operator. Increases productivity. Reliable electronics.