Riten 49104 Live Center MT4 Taper Shank Male Point

Product Description

The RITEN 49104 is a live center designed for use in metal lathes and turning centers where accurate, rotating workpiece support is required. It features a Morse Taper 4 (MT4) shank for direct mounting into the tailstock and a male point style with a 1-1/4 inch point diameter. The 2-7/8 inch head diameter accommodates a broad range of workpiece diameters. Rated to support workpieces up to 550 pounds and spin at up to 5,500 RPM, this unit is built for heavy-duty turning operations. Accuracy is held to 0.0003 inch, making it suitable for precision work. The center is constructed from steel throughout.

The RITEN 49104 is used in machine shops, tool rooms, and production turning environments wherever a reliable tailstock live center is needed. It suits both roughing and finishing passes on bar stock, shafts, and cylindrical workpieces. The MT4 taper shank fits standard tailstocks equipped with a No. 4 Morse Taper socket. Machinists and CNC lathe operators running medium-to-heavy workpieces will find the 550-pound load rating and 5,500 RPM ceiling appropriate for a wide variety of turning tasks.

Key Features

• MT4 taper shank for direct tailstock mounting without adapters on compatible machines
• Male point style with 1-1/4 inch point diameter for positive center engagement
• 2-7/8 inch head diameter supports a wide range of workpiece sizes
• 550-pound maximum workpiece weight rating for heavy-duty turning
• 5,500 RPM maximum speed rating suitable for production turning speeds
• 0.0003 inch accuracy for precision shaft and cylindrical part work

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit live center for lathes and turning centers equipped with a No. 4 Morse Taper tailstock socket.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or lathe operators. Before seating the center, ensure the tailstock barrel and taper shank are clean and free of chips, oil, and burrs to achieve proper seating and maintain accuracy. The taper shank should be driven home with a firm push by hand or a soft mallet - do not use excessive force that could damage the taper bore. Always bring the machine to a full stop before removing or reseating a live center.