Precision Live Centers and Face Drivers for High-Speed CNC Machining, Turning, and Grinding
Our product range includes face drivers, dead centers, and live centers for various light to heavy-duty machining operations.
Clients include Doosan Infracore, Hyundai WIA, Mazak, SMEC (Samsung Machine Tools Engineering), and Hoffman Group. We are also a key supplier to leading automotive manufacturers such as Hyundai, Kia Motors, McLaren (Linamar), and Tesla.
Live Center Types
- Standard live centers with a 60° point
- Heavy-duty live centers
- Waterproof live centers
- High-speed live centers
- Live centers with draw-off nuts
- Multi-sealing live centers
- Bull nose live centers
- Interchangeable point live centers
Point Options
- Carbide-tipped points with hardness of 90 ± 5 HRa
- Extended points
- Point angles: 30°, 60° and 80°
Standard High-Speed Live Centers for CNC Machining
The BN series of live centers is used for most CNC and conventional machine operations, providing a long service life and higher production output.
Key Features
- 60 degree point
- Heat-treated body with hardness of 60 ± 2 HRc for extra strength and rigidity
- Equipped with double angular bearings to accommodate both radial and axial loads
- High-performance lip seal and deflected shaft design protects the bearing space from dust and coolants
- Optional carbide-tipped point, heat-treated to 90 ± 5 HRa
BN Model Specifications
- Morse Taper sizes: MT2 to MT6
- Workpiece weight capacity: 500-3,500 kg
- Max RPM: 2,800 to 5,000
- Max head diameter: 50-105 mm
BNL30 Model | Extended Shaft with 30° Point
The BNL30 model CNC High-Speed Live Center comes with an extended shaft and a 30° point for improved clearance and machining flexibility. The extended shaft adds an extra 10.5mm to 19.3mm in shaft length, while maintaining the same workpiece weight capacity and RPM as our standard BN model.
BNL30A Model | Extended Shaft and Center Point with A-Type 60° Point
The BNL30A model CNC High-Speed Live Center has a shaft extension and a 60° center point extension for superior tool clearance and machining flexibility. Compared to our standard model, the extended shaft and center point adds an extra 20.5mm to 46.8mm in shaft length.
Premium High-Speed Live Centers | BNH Series
- High operation speeds of 5,000 to 6,000 RPM
- Equipped with roller bearings for superior axial and radial load support
- Anti-friction seal protects the bearing space from coolant deflectors, leading to excellent service life
- Available in Morse Taper sizes of MT3 to MT5
Economical High-Speed Live Centers | BS Series
- Workpiece weight capacity: 750 kg to 2,000 kg
- Maximum operation speed: 5,000 to 6,000 RPM
- Double angular contact bearings for both axial and radial load support
- Anti-friction seal protects the bearing space from coolant deflectors, leading to excellent service life
- Best suited for CNC, grinding, and high-speed light-duty machining operations
- Available in Morse Taper sizes of MT3 to MT5
Super High Speed Live Centers | BHS Series
The Super High Speed Live Center is designed for special machining needs that require up to 250% greater operational speeds. It is equipped with a labyrinth seal to deflect coolants and support ultra-high speeds. The drain hole is located on the bottom of the BHS Model.
This live center has a guaranteed accuracy of 0.002mm or 0.0001″ TIR , a heat-treated body, and 60° point of 60 ± 2 HRc hardness. We also offer an optional carbide-tipped point with 90 ± 5 HRa hardness.
The Super High Speed Live Center is also available in 2 extended models that add up to 33mm in shaft length. Please contact us for more information.
BHS Model Specifications
- Morse Taper Sizes: MT2 to MT5
- Workpiece Weight Capacity: 360kg to 560kg
- Max RPM: 12,000 to 15,000
- Head Diameter: 26mm to 37mm
Heavy Duty Live Centers for CNC Grinding and Machining | TN Model
Key Features
- Engineered with taper roller bearings for superior axial and radial load capacity
- Guaranteed accuracy of 0.003mm or 0.0001″ TIR
- Heat-treated body and 60° point to 60 ± 2 HRc for extra strength, rigidity, and service life
- Optional carbide-tipped point, hardened to 90 ± 5 HRa
TN Model Specifications
- Morse Taper Sizes: MT3 to MT7
- Workpiece Weight Capacity: 400kg to 10,000kg
- Max RPM: 500 to 4,000
- Head Diameter: 51mm to 177mm
Waterproof Live Centers for Inspection and Testing | WP Model
Key Features
- Small head diameter to maximize clearance space between tool holders and turning tools
- Custom-fit needle bearing structure
- Guaranteed accuracy of 0.003mm or 0.0001″ TIR
- Heat-treated body and 60° point to 60 ± 2 HRc for extra strength, rigidity, and service life
- Optional carbide-tipped point, hardened to 90 ± 5 HRa
WP Model Specifications
- Morse Taper Sizes: MT2 to MT5
- Workpiece Weight Capacity: 200kg to 1,300kg
- Max RPM: 2,000 to 4,000
- Head Diameter: 27.7mm to 62mm
Extended Shaft with 30° Point | Waterproof Live Center | WPL30 Model
Our Waterproof Live Center is also available with an extended shaft in the WPL30 model. Compared to our Standard Waterproof model, the extended shaft adds an extra 13mm to 39mm in shaft length, for improved tool clearance and machining flexibility.
Extended Shaft and Center Point with A Type 60° Point | Waterproof Live Center | WPL30A Model
For the utmost tool clearance for cramped work spaces, our WPL30A model adds an additional 19mm to 59mm in shaft length to our standard waterproof model. This model has an extended shaft, as well as an extended center point with a 60° angle.
Draw Off Nut Live Center | BNN Model
The Draw Off Nut Live Center is designed for easy release from tailstock and is specifically suited for safe and quick disassembly on copying lathes and CNC machines with cutting threads.
Key Features
- Heat-treated body and 60° point to 60 ± 2 HRc for extra strength, rigidity, and service life
- Optional carbide-tipped point hardened to 90 ± 5 HRa
BNN Model Specifications
- Morse Taper Sizes: MT2 to MT6
- Workpiece Weight Capacity: 500kg to 3,500kg
- Max RPM: 2,800 to 5,000
- Head Diameter: 50mm to 105mm
Multi-Sealing Live Centers | UN Model
The Multi-Sealing CNC Live Centers are equipped with a high-performance lip seal and an additional V-seal for superior protection from dust and coolant ingress. The multi-seal extends the product life for applications in automated CNC installation for superior value and high production capacity.
Key Features
- Available in Morse Taper sizes MT4 and MT5
- Heat-treated body and 60° point with 60 ± 2 HRc hardness
- Optional carbide-tipped points of 90 ± 5 HRa for extra strength, rigidity, and service life
UN Model Specifications
- Morse Taper Size: MT4 and MT5
- Workpiece weight: 800 kg – 2,000 kg
- Max RPM: 3,000 to 3,800
- Head Diameter: 69mm to 88mm
High Speed Multi-Sealing Live Center | UNH Model
For machining applications that require higher RPM and long product life, our recommend our High-Speed Multi-Sealing Live Centers. Our UNH model’s maximum RPM is 58% to 66% higher than our standard multi-sealing model.
Key Features
- Available in Morse Taper sizes MT4 and MT5
- Heat-treated body and 60° point with 60 ± 2 HRc hardness
- Optional carbide-tipped points of 90 ± 5 HRa hardness for extra strength, rigidity, and service life
UNH Model Specifications
- Morse Taper Size: MT4 and MT5
- Max RPM: 5,000 to 6,000