Overview Forged from more than 40 years of flange-facing experience, the CLIMAX FF5300 Flange Facer is a compact, high-performance flange-facing machine with a modular design and an interchangeable turning arm that extends facing capability to 40 inches (1,016 mm) while maintaining precise control and surface finish. Designed for fast setup and simple operation, the FF5300 provides facing, beveling, and turning for valve, pipe, and pump flanges and is suited to both shop and field work. It requires a minimum swing diameter of 22.75 inches (577.9 mm) and covers a facing range from 5.7 to 40 inches (144.8 to 1,016 mm).
Product Advantages - Machining performance: heavy-duty machining arms provide rigid, consistent cutting across the full machine range.
- Pneumatic 2.4 HP motor for increased speed and higher metal removal rates.
- Modularity: interchangeable machining arms enable operation in confined spaces and extended range from 5.7 – 40 inches (144.8 – 1,016 mm), covering applications that might otherwise require multiple machines.
- Variable axial and radial feed rate control for straightforward operator adjustment and consistent tool engagement.
- Tool head and tool bit rotate 360° to enable angled machining such as chamfers, O-ring grooves, RTJ grooves and lens rings.
- Tool holder accepts up to 0.5 inches (12.7 mm) square shank tooling compatible with HSS or carbide; cutting tools available on request.
- Adjustable chucking system and quick-connect chuck feet for fast setup.
- Adjustable machining and counterweight arms allow required swing clearance and near-perfect rotational balance.
- Safety features: auto-feed to keep operator hands clear, low-pressure safety interlock to prevent unintended restarts after air loss, and E-stop for quick stops and controlled restarts.
- Lightweight modular components for easier transport; reported approximately 45% lighter than similar flange facers.
- Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards and CE certified for global markets.
Technical specifications - Model: FF5300
- Facing diameter (standard): 5.7 – 32 in / 144.8 – 812.8 mm
- Facing diameter (with extended arm): 5.7 – 40 in / 144.8 – 1,016 mm
- ID mounting diameter: 5.7 – 35.8 in / 144.8 – 909.3 mm
- OD mounting diameter: ID mount only
- Minimum swing diameter (standard): 22.75 in / 577.9 mm
- Minimum swing diameter (with extended arm): 26.25 in / 666.8 mm
- Power option: Pneumatic (2.4 HP motor)
- Tool holder: accepts up to 0.5 in (12.7 mm) square shank (HSS or carbide)
- Working range: 5.7 – 40 in (144.8 – 1,016 mm) depending on configuration