204c Product Literature - Kwik-Way

Make an investment in long-termprecision and dependability.FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS, the Van Norman 204 Brake Lathe has earned areputation for unmatched performance and longevity. No other brake lathe in theworld enjoys such a reputation for extreme ruggedness, durability and dependability.Although priced only slightly higher than the “bench style” lathes, the 204’s are professionalquality machines that deliver a total lifetime of true value.Simple, rapid set up andtrue one-cut finish capabilityThe 204’s have 3 spindle speeds of 60,100, 170 RPM and infinitely variablefeed on the disc and drum slides whichoptimize performance for machining allsize rotors, drums, and flywheels. Also,the multi-speeds/feeds allow for OneCut Machining, which greatly reducesmachining time, and gives theoperator absolute control oversurface finish.With our Two-Slide Combination Lathe, the disc anddrum tooling are always in place.With one powered toolslide, one manual slide, and a sliding spindle,the 204C delivers unequalled efficiency and speed.No disc/drum tooling changeover is ever required.Quality machine-toolconstructionThese are the heaviest, most ruggedautomotive-priced brake lathes.The body casting and the spindlebearing are especially robust, andthe tool slides have massive dove tailways with gibs that adjust to maintainaccuracy. The 204’s can take heaviercuts with greater precision.PoweredCross-Feed SlidePowered Sliding SpindleManualCross-Feed SlideThe last brake latheyou will ever needWith it’s speed, precision, anddurability, you will enjoy many yearsof trouble free service from the 204lathe. You will never need to upgrade,because no lathe outperforms a VanNorman 204.Van Norman, a division of KW Products. ©2002 KW Products. All rights reserved.Stepped FlywheelFlat Flywheel