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Whirlwind model 855 oscillating edge sander
Whirlwind Model 855 Oscillating Edge Sander
TABLES: 2 SIDE TABLES AND 1 END TABLE ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT
MATERIAL.....................Heavy, ribbed cast iron; precision ground
SIDE TABLES..... .........11" x 55" long, 8" of vertical adjustment
END TABLES ....... .......26' x 20' long, 12' of vertical adjustment
TILT OF TABLES .. .45 degrees down, approximately 10 degrees up
PLATENS: 2 PLATENS ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT
MATERIAL .......... .........Heavy, ribbed cast iron; precision ground and graphite coated
DIMENSION ..................8' x 56-1/2' long
DRIVE MOTOR ..... ..... 7-1/2 HP Baldor: 3 phase; 1725 RPM; 230/46OV; TEFC
OSCILLATING MOTOR ... 1/2 HP gear motor; 3 phase; 155 RPM; 230/46OV; TEFC
OSCILLATION ..... ..... 5/8" of oscillation; 130 oscillations per minute
CONTROLS .......... Magnetic control is standard; separate control for oscillation
DRIVE PULLEY............. ....9' dia. x 8-3/8" rubber coated aluminum (ground)
IDLER PULLEY.......... .......4" dia. standard; 3" dia. available; rubber coated aluminum (ground)
DUST CHUTE AND PINCH GUARDS.......Standard. Dust chute is hinged for long material.
AIR STRIPPER JET ................................Standard equipment for improved dust pick-up.
BELT SIZE ................................8' x 148-150"; 3900 surface feet per minute
OVERALL DIMENSIONS.. .... 32" wide x 89" long
WEIGHT .................................. 1,800 pounds
The Whirlwind Model 855 is a proven performer. Platens oscillate with the belt for longer belt life and an improved finish. All bearings are sealed. Quick, positive tracking adjustment. Built to last a lifetime.
Sander is in excellent condition with very little use. - Has not been repainted!
