Used Niles RF5 Gear Hobbing Machine | A.K. Machine Traders, Navi Mumbai, India

This used Niles RF5 gear hobbing machine is available from A.K. Machine Traders in Navi Mumbai, India. It cuts gear teeth with a hob, and handles wheels up to 1,000 mm in diameter and gear widths up to 375 mm.

It works across modules 1–10 and has a 700 mm diameter table with a 50 mm bore. Total power requirement is 8 kW.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Niles RF5
• Max. wheel diameter: 1,000 mm
• Gear width: 375 mm
• Module range: 1–10
• Max. milling cutter diameter: 150 mm
• Helix angle: 10–60°
• Table diameter: 700 mm
• Table bore diameter: 50 mm
• Turning speed range: 23.5–123 rpm
• Min. indexing: 12
• Power capacity: 6 kW
• Total power requirement: 8 kW
• Dimensions (approx.): 3,000 x 2,000 x 2,400 mm
• Weight (approx.): 5,500 kg

Applications

• Spur and helical gears for industrial gearboxes
• Gear wheels for machinery and power transmission
• Medium to large gears up to 1,000 mm diameter
• Production or repair of toothed wheels

Commercial Details

• Make: Niles
• Model: RF5
• Condition: Used
• Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Seller: A.K. Machine Traders

Frequently Asked Questions

• What size gears can the Niles RF5 cut? It takes wheels up to 1,000 mm in diameter with gear widths up to 375 mm, in modules 1–10.
• What helix angle range does it cover? The maximum helix angle is listed as 10–60°.
• How much power does it need? Total power requirement is 8 kW, with a power capacity of 6 kW.
• What should I ask when enquiring? Ask for photos or video of the machine running under power, whether an inspection is possible, which hobbing arbors, change gears and tooling are included, the condition of the control and electrics, and loading and shipping arrangements.