Abbott & Ashby ATBG600/8 200mm (8") Industrial Bench Grinder, 600W

The Abbott & Ashby ATBG600/8 is the 200 mm (8") model in the Industrial range, with a 900 W input and 600 W output 3/4 HP+ induction motor, a cast iron body and base, and 25 mm wide aluminium oxide grinding wheels in 36 and 60 grit (manufacturer-stated).

It runs on 240 V, 50 Hz single phase through a 10 A plug, draws 3.8 A and turns at 2880 RPM. The 50 mm wide wheel guards accept wire wheels without fouling (manufacturer-stated). The catalogue weight is 23 kg. ATBG600/8 has two grinding wheels; for a wire wheel fitted on one side see ATBG600/8WBM.

Where this product is used

• Grinding: the catalogue says to use a coarse wheel for rapid removal of material and to shape, descale and prepare the job for finishing, then a fine wheel to remove small surface flaws and leave a smooth finish (manufacturer-stated).
• Sharpening: the catalogue lists knives, axes, drills, chisels and most cutting implements, using the coarse wheel first if needed and the fine wheel to finish the edge (manufacturer-stated).

Features

• Induction motor with capacitor start-stop (manufacturer-stated)
• 3/4 HP+ induction motor (manufacturer-stated)
• Aluminium oxide grinding wheels, 25 mm wide, 36 and 60 grit, fitted as standard (manufacturer-stated)
• 50 mm wide wheel guards that accept wire wheels without fouling (manufacturer-stated)
• 'Sealed for life' ball bearings (manufacturer-stated)
• Vibration absorption pads on the base for smoother running and a better finish (manufacturer-stated)
• Cast iron body and base (manufacturer-stated)
• Adjustable tool rests (manufacturer-stated)
• Catalogue warranty badge for the Industrial range: 3 years (manufacturer-stated)

Key specifications

Selecting the right option

ATBG600/8 suits 200 mm (8") wheels with a 600 W output. For the same motor with a wire wheel on one side see ATBG600/8WBM industrial grinder with wire wheel; for a lower 375 W output see ATBGU/8 utility grinder (200mm / 8"); for 1100 W see ATBG1100/8 professional grinder (1100W). The 36 grit wheel removes material faster and the 60 grit wheel leaves a finer finish (a higher grit number is a finer abrasive). The 150 mm (6") version is ATBG280/6 industrial grinder (150mm / 6").

Related products

Spares and accessories for 200 mm (8") grinders: bench grinder eyeshield spares, heavy duty pedestal, E-stop and pedestal kit, 13 MFD capacitor ATCAP13MF, on/off switch ATSW6/8NEW, silicon carbide grinding wheels, crimped wire wheels and tapered buff spindles. Also see: ATBG600/8WBM industrial grinder with wire wheel, ATBG280/6 industrial grinder (150mm / 6") and AA362W6 and AA362W8 industrial grinders with AA362 linisher.