Live and dead centers

A center is a part nobody thinks about until it fails, and then it costs a whole shift. Mongtec builds the full range on Morse tapers MT2 to MT6, with a triplex bearing stack and a seal specifically made to keep coolant out — because coolant in the bearing is what kills a center long before the point wears.

Load and speed by taper

Morse taperMax loadMax speed
MT2500 kg5,000 rpm
MT3500 kg5,000 rpm
MT4800 kg3,800 rpm
MT51,500 – 2,000 kg3,000 rpm
MT62,500 – 3,500 kg2,800 rpm

Accuracy and materials

Runout, live centerMax 0.003 mm
Runout, dead centerMax 0.002 mm
Shaft hardnessHRC 58–62
Carbide point hardnessHRA 90–91
BearingsTriplex bearing structure
SealingSpecial oil seal against coolant and debris; contactless seal on some models

Point geometry

Two-level angular pointReduces interference between the tool and the center
Three-level angular pointLess interference again, for tight tool clearance
Nut typeThe point is replaceable — change the point, not the whole center
Carbide pointHRA 90–91 for abrasive or long-run work
Hardened steel pointHRC 58–62 general purpose

Pipe centers

Pipe centers carry tube and pipe on the outside diameter rather than a center hole, with an 80 degree point and a nut for adjusting head accuracy.

MT3 – MT6, workpiece ø59 to ø200 mm, 80° point

Body diameters (D, D1), gauge lengths (L2, L1) and the set-screw thread (G) are in the printed catalogue and are supplied with the quotation.

Tell us the machine and the workpiece — we quote the right size

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