Richards Engineering Inc.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Vulcan Engineering Co. Alabama, USA

The Grinding wheel face remains in a constant position providing maximum manoeuvrability for grinding castings, throughout the wheel life, The constant peripheral wheel speed feature ensures effective metal removal rates even at small wheel diameters. (within 38 mm of the flanges)

A 22 kW motor (30 hp.) provides exceptional metal removal rates, with the 30" wheel. Surface wheel speeds of 48, 60, & 63 M/s are dependant upon application This Rugged, Reliable and Proven m/c is accepted as standard by which others are judged. Pressure aids & Pneumatic rise & fall tables are optional.

This lighter duty constant peripheral wheel speed grinder is suitable for light pad & flash removal. The 24" x 8" x 2" wheel is capable of being used up to 80% of the abrasive

A 5.5 kW motor (7.5 hp.) provides good metal removal rates, with hand pressure only. The Surface wheel speeds is 48 M/s. This Reliable and Proven m/c is slim & space saving, quickly installed. and effective in operation.

The versatile Fox 300 Series Stand Grinders can be customized to suit your individual grinding need. Over 30 combinations of grinding wheels, cutting-slotting wheels and abrasive belts provide an outstanding machine for your grinding requirements. The F ox 300 Series are ideal for non-ferrous and ferrous foundries, fabricating and pipe/tubing workshops. Available in 14,16,18 and 20" Dia wheels.

Brochure FV-8-3M-791

The Fox 400 Series Grinders are available as single speed, Single end/Double end machines, and are easily adaptable for combination grinder/cut-off machines. There is 27" between the wheels on double ended machines. The spindles accept 20" x 1" to 2" x 8" or 10" wheels and 20" x 3/8" max 1" slotting wheels

Brochure FV-17-3M-496

The Fox 423 Series of Grinders are designed to use stub wheels from standard 30 floor grinders. A 23" stub can be used down to 16" on this machine. This provides a saving of approximately 43% of the wheel.

Brochure FV-17-3M-496

The Fox Cup wheel grinder is lightweight for high maneuverability. Available in 8" Dia. They are excellent for cleaning up welded seams and parting lines as well as general cleanup. In most instances this machine will do the work of three portable cup wheel grinders especially on flat surfaces

Brochure FV-3-3m-496

The Fox high speed swing frame grinder is a rugged heavy duty grinder with full lateral and angular movement for use in Foundries and steel mills. The medium and small sizes can be tilted through 90’. 10" -24" wheel specifications are available.

Brochure FV-3-3M-496

With the Wheel turned through 90’ from the standard swing grinder orientation, the operator has much better visibility of the working area. The machine can be rotated for grinding on either side of the casting. Available in 12" & 18" wheel sizes.

Brochure FV-11-3M-496

This machine has a unique removable idler arm for internal grinding & rapid metal removal in small or internal areas (1" belt width). Removal of this arm the machine can be converted quickly to a swing frame belt grinder fitted with a 3" belt. An extremely versatile machine.

Brochure FV-10-3M-695

The C range of High speed cut-off machines are a fast and economical means for removing gates, and risers from castings. The swing frame design allows full 180’ maneuverability through swings 90’ right or left. In addition to straight wheel cut-offs, a depressed centre wheel with a recessed flange allows cuts up to a fraction of an inch from the casting face. These cut off machines are available in 30,24,20 & 16" wheel sizes.

Brochure FV-1-3M-299

The Fox Table Mounted Cut-Off’s can be picked up with a crane for use as a swing Frame Cut-Off or used on the table as a Chopper. With the swing frame locked in a fixed position the machine can be used to push the work into the wheel for slotting. Wheel sizes 30" & 24".

Brochure FV-1-3M-299

The Fox Post Mounted Hydraulic Cut-Off’s provide remote control of the wheel head with a pressure capability of up to 400 lbs. The controlled Hydraulic pressure enables the machine to cut up to 5 times faster than a manual operation, the even pressure enables greater wheel life and cooler cutting. Wheel sizes 30" & 24".

Brochure FV-1-3M-299

The TMCAFT Post Mounted Hydraulic Cut-Off’s provide remote control of the wheel head with a pressure capability of up to 400 lbs. The controlled Hydraulic pressure enables the machine to cut up to 5 times faster than a manual operation, the even pressure enables greater wheel life and cooler cutting. Wheel sizes 30" & 24". The Gondola Air Float unit allows accurate positioning of the work under the abrasive disk with a vivid laser line at the cut point. When the work is in position a vacuum holds the gondola whilst the cut is made. 

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 AIR FLOAT JIB CRANE.

The Fox Air Float Jib Crane provides a unique new type of suspension system for swing frame grinders, swing frame cut-off machines and Action   Impactors, The exclusive  Fox air-float trolley that supports the hoist and grinder or other tools, literally floats on air providing virtually friction-free movement. A slight squeeze on the handlebar grips applies air to the trolley floating the grinder or cut off machine to the jib or both  as required. A unique feature of this unit is that the grinder or other  tool can be easily moved and  then will stop and hold in a given position without drifting upon releasing the handlebar grip. Movement parallel to the jib can be achieved instead of the usual arc as is the case when suspended by a fixed crane position.

The Fox Horizontal travel Cut-Off machine is used for the removal of small castings from runner systems. The unit can be supplied either with an Air flow table (shown) or with power clamping and fixturing, enabling rapid alignment and clamping.

Brochure FV-6-3M-594

This Total Concept approach to large cut-off requirements, combines a Multi-Axis Positioner, with a high horsepower Hydraulically operated Cut Off with Laser Alignment. This combination produces High Productivity, High Quality results.

Brochure FV-13-3M-495

The Fox 730 Belt Grinder provides fast accurate pressure grinding for small parts. It is available with air or hydraulic controls, and can be adapted to take various gigs and casting fixtures to provide a semi automatic operation.

Brochure FV-12-3M-295

The Fox 8 HOBG Oscillating Horizontal Belt Grinder provides fast accurate pressure grinding for round parts. It can be adapted for numerous round parts, and can be incorporated as hand operated machine or a full automatic round parts grinding operation.

Brochure FV-12-3M-295

The Fox 420 Automatic Belt Grinder is specifically designed to provide accurate, repeatable grinding at high production rates of Flat or curved surfaces. 8 automatic cycles may be selected from the control panel, One person can operate two machines.

Brochure FV-14-3M-496

The Fox 300-80 Flex-Back Belt Grinder is a unique concept in abrasive belt grinders. It versatility to conform to the shape of the part & ability to blend in uneven surfaces, make this machine a necessity for any small parts dressing shop. An optional air operated "drop in" backing wheel is available for heavy duty grinding.

Brochure FV-15-3M-997

The Fox 8 HOBG Oscillating Horizontal Belt Grinder provides fast accurate pressure grinding for round parts. It can be adapted for numerous round parts, and can be incorporated as hand operated machine or a full automatic round parts grinding operation.

Brochure FV-12-3M-299

The Fox 4 RPG Automatic Round Parts Grinder provides fast accurate pressure grinding for larger round parts (Ventilated discs etc). It can be adapted for numerous round parts quickly, to provide a flexible fully automatic round parts grinding operation.

Brochure FV-12-3M-299