Jet 321501 Geared Head Lathe Acu-rite 200T Dro Collet Closer

Product Description

The JET 321501 is a geared head gap bed engine lathe equipped with a factory-installed ACU-RITE 200T digital readout (DRO) and collet closer. It is built for precision turning, facing, and threading operations in production machine shops, tool rooms, and industrial maintenance environments. The ACU-RITE 200T DRO provides real-time axis position feedback, reducing setup time and improving repeatability on close-tolerance work. The collet closer ships installed, making the machine ready for bar stock and collet-held workpiece operations directly out of the crate. At 5,700 pounds, this is a heavy-duty floor machine intended for permanent installation by qualified millwrights or machine tool technicians.

The 321501 is suited for medium to heavy industrial turning applications where rigidity, thermal stability, and accurate threading capability are required. Typical installation environments include production machine shops, apprenticeship training facilities, maintenance and repair operations (MRO), and industrial toolrooms. The lathe is configured as a gap bed design, allowing larger-diameter workpieces to be accommodated when the gap section is removed. The factory-installed DRO and collet closer eliminate field installation labor for those two common accessories.

Key Features

• Factory-installed ACU-RITE 200T DRO provides real-time X and Z axis position readout for repeatable setups
• Integrated collet closer ships pre-installed for immediate bar stock and collet work
• Gap bed construction allows machining of larger-diameter workpieces beyond the standard swing
• Geared head spindle drive delivers consistent torque across a wide range of spindle speeds
• Heavyweight cast iron construction at 5,700 pounds supports vibration dampening and long-term precision

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-configured engine lathe; the ACU-RITE 200T DRO and collet closer are factory-matched to the GH1440ZX platform. No additional compatibility data was provided in the product source data.

Installation Notes

Installation of a machine tool at 5,700 pounds requires a qualified millwright or rigging crew using appropriate lifting equipment rated for the load. The machine must be leveled on a reinforced concrete floor using precision levels and adjustable leveling mounts before initial operation. Electrical connection should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with NEC requirements for the specified voltage and phase configuration. Power down and lock out all energy sources before any service, tooling changes, or adjustment work is performed on the machine.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 5700 pounds
• DRO: ACU-RITE 200T
• Collet Closer: Factory Installed
• Bed Style: Gap Bed
• Spindle Drive: Geared Head
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: JET
• Manufacturer Part Number: 321501