Parlec C50-30FS5 Rigid Tapping Chuck CAT50 Taper Shank

Product Description

The PARLEC C50-30FS5 is a rigid tapping chuck with a CAT50 taper shank, designed for precision tapping operations on CNC machining centers. It uses a rigid (non-compensating) drive style, making it suited for machines with synchronized spindle-speed and feed-rate control. The chuck accepts taps ranging from 13/16 inch minimum to 1-3/8 inch maximum, and delivers a projection of 6.46 inches from the spindle nose. With a nose diameter of 3.29 inches, this chuck is built for heavy-duty tapping work where rigidity and repeatability are required. Licensed machinists and CNC setup technicians are the primary installers.

This chuck is used in production machining environments on CNC mills and machining centers equipped with CAT50 spindle tapers. It handles both standard tap capacities up to 1-3/8 inch and pipe tap capacities ranging from 3/4 inch to 1 inch. The rigid drive design relies on the machine control to manage feed synchronization, which makes it appropriate for rigid tapping cycles commonly programmed in G-code. It is suited for medium to large machining centers in job shops, production lines, and tool rooms requiring consistent thread quality on larger-diameter taps.

Key Features

• Rigid tapping style for use with synchronized CNC rigid tapping cycles
• CAT50 taper shank for direct mounting to CAT50 spindles without adapters
• Standard tap capacity range from 13/16 inch to 1-3/8 inch
• Pipe tap capacity from 3/4 inch to 1 inch
• 6.46 inch projection provides clearance for deep-reach tapping applications
• 3.29 inch nose diameter supports stable tool engagement on larger tap sizes

Compatibility

Designed for use on CNC machining centers with a CAT50 spindle taper interface. Compatible with taps in the 13/16 inch to 1-3/8 inch range and pipe taps from 3/4 inch to 1 inch. Quick-change tooling is not supported; through-coolant is not available on this model.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC tooling technician. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before mounting or removing the chuck from the taper. Ensure the CAT50 taper and the spindle bore are clean and free of chips or coolant residue before seating. Verify that the machine control is programmed for rigid tapping mode before running a tapping cycle with this chuck.