If you're searching for a Blanchard #18 surface grinder for sale, used rotary surface grinder, industrial grinding machine, or 42-inch magnetic chuck grinder in Pennsylvania, this Blanchard #18 located in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania offers a rare opportunity to purchase a proven American-built production grinder. Equipped with a powerful 50 HP motor, 20-inch grinding wheel, and heavy-duty rotary magnetic chuck, this machine is ideal for machine shops, fabrication facilities, tool & die operations, steel service centers, and precision manufacturing environments looking for dependable stock removal, surface finish quality, and long-term reliability.
Overview
This grinder has spent its life in a professional industrial environment where dependable performance and consistent precision were essential. The machine has been routinely maintained as part of an active production workflow and kept in serviceable condition throughout ownership.
As operations and production requirements have shifted, the owner has elected to release several quality machines from the shop, creating an excellent opportunity for another operation to acquire a proven Blanchard grinder that is ready to continue earning its keep.
Available now is a heavy-duty Blanchard #18 vertical spindle rotary surface grinder, a proven American-built production machine designed for precision flat grinding, aggressive stock removal, and dependable long-term industrial performance.
Built for machine shops, tool & die facilities, fabrication operations, steel service centers, and industrial manufacturing environments, the Blanchard #18 has earned its reputation as one of the most respected rotary surface grinders in the industry. This unit is equipped with a powerful 50 HP spindle motor, a 20-inch grinding wheel, and an approximately 42-inch magnetic chuck, delivering the power and precision required for demanding production work.
Whether you're grinding large steel plates, castings, weldments, tooling, or precision components, this machine offers the durability, consistency, and throughput serious shops demand.
This unit is reported to be clean, operational, well maintained, and ready to go directly into production.
✔ Routine lubrication and preventative maintenance performed
✔ Electrical systems regularly inspected
✔ Grinding systems maintained for production use
✔ Magnetic chuck functioning properly
✔ Coolant system serviced as needed
✔ Machine remains clean, operational, and shop-ready
✔ Stored indoors in a professional industrial environment
Specifications are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed and may vary by unit. Buyers should independently verify all specifications, features, and condition prior to purchase.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Blanchard #18 |
| Machine Type | Vertical Spindle Rotary Surface Grinder |
| Spindle Motor | 50 HP |
| Grinding Wheel Diameter | 20 inches |
| Magnetic Chuck Diameter | Approx. 42 inches |
| Swing Inside Guards | Approx. 48–49 inches |
| Vertical Clearance Under Wheel | Approx. 12 inches |
| Chuck Speed Range | Approx. 6–33 RPM |
| Vertical Feed Rate | Approx. 0.004"–0.080" per minute |
| Power | 3-Phase Electric |
| Coolant Design | Wet Base Coolant System |
| Construction | Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Base |
| Approx. Machine Weight | Approx. 13,000 lbs |
| Application | Flat grinding, castings, weldments, plates, tooling |