November 7, 2001 — FARMINGTON, CT — Gros-Ite Precision Engineered Spindles, a division of EDAC Technologies is producing a range of high-frequency (HF), motorized spindles.

Designed for internal grinding applications, the high-performance spindles are engineered for optimal reliability and long-life. In addition, Gros-Ite assembles its HF spindles in an ISO Class 7 (Class 10,000) cleanroom, providing customers the value-added assurance of defect-free operation.

Gros-Ite’s precision units come in a wide variety of horsepower, RPM levels and body styles. The spindles are available with power ranges up to 50 HP with maximum speeds up to 100,000 RPM. Body styles include Cartridge, Flange Cartridge, Base Mounted and Block Style. They can also be manufactured to replace OEM spindles in certain applications. High Frequency Motorized spindles are used in applications such as internal grinding of bearing races, internal thread grinding, and other precision bore grinding applications.

EDAC Technologies Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of tools, fixtures, jet engine components, injection molds and spindles. The company’s Gros-Ite Precision Engineered Spindles division designs, manufactures and repairs spindles with precision rolling element bearings for grinding, boring, milling and similar rotating devices for a wide variety of industrial applications.