Baileigh 14" x 40" Gear Head Metal Lathe (PL-1440E-1) BA1-11224 Applications
- Industrial machine shops performing precision turning and threading.
- Maintenance and repair facilities servicing shafts, bushings, and custom components.
- Fabrication shops producing one-off or short-run machined parts.
- Production machining operations requiring dependable manual turning capability.
- Vocational schools, technical colleges, and apprenticeship programs.
- Turning, facing, boring, drilling, chamfering, threading, and finishing operations.
- Machining steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, bronze, plastics, and engineered materials.
- General-purpose manual machining with increased swing and spindle capacity.
Ideal for shops upgrading from smaller engine lathes while maintaining the convenience of single-phase power and gaining additional horsepower, swing capacity, and digital precision.
Baileigh 14" x 40" Gear Head Metal Lathe (PL-1440E-1) BA1-11224 Specifications
| Model | PL-1440E-1 |
|---|---|
| Product Number | BA1-11224 |
| Swing Over Bed | 14.25" |
| Swing Over Gap | 19.7" |
| Distance Between Centers | 40" |
| Motor | 3 HP (2.2 kW) |
| Power Supply | 230V Single Phase |
| Motor Phase | Single Phase |
| Motor Voltage | 230V |
| Motor Amps | 13 Amps |
| Amp Draw | 15 Amps |
| Spindle Speed Range | 90–1800 RPM |
| Number of Spindle Speeds | 8 |
| Spindle Bore | 2" |
| Spindle Nose | D1-5 |
| Spindle Taper | MT3 |
| Tailstock Taper | MT4 |
| Quill Taper | MT6 |
| Chuck Size | 8" |
| Digital Readout | 2-Axis SINO DRO |
| Cross Slide Travel | 6.9" |
| Compound Slide Travel | 3.9" |
| Longitudinal Feed Range | 0.0012"–0.0294" IPR |
| Cross Feed Range | 0.00048"–0.0118" IPR |
| Inch Thread Range | 4–112 TPI |
| Metric Thread Range | 0.4–7.5 mm |
| Number of Inch Threads | 40 |
| Number of Metric Threads | 22 |
| Assembled Dimensions | 75.6" × 29.1" × 47" |
| Net Weight | 1,638 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 1,808 lbs |
| Electrical Certification | CSA/UL Certified |
| Warranty | 1-Year Parts Warranty |
| California Proposition 65 | Cancer and Reproductive Harm Warning |
Baileigh 14" x 40" Gear Head Metal Lathe (PL-1440E-1) BA1-11224 Performance & Construction
- Powerful 3 HP Single-Phase Motor provides greater torque for heavy roughing cuts, demanding materials, and deeper machining passes without requiring three-phase electrical service.
- Heavy-Duty Gear Head Drive transfers power efficiently to deliver smooth, consistent torque with minimal maintenance compared to traditional belt-driven systems.
- Large 2" Spindle Bore accommodates larger diameter bar stock, reducing secondary operations and increasing machining efficiency for production work.
- Expanded 14.25" Swing Over Bed and 19.7" Swing Over Gap provide additional clearance for machining larger diameter workpieces that smaller engine lathes cannot easily accommodate.
- Eight Spindle Speeds (90–1800 RPM) allow operators to optimize cutting performance for roughing, finishing, threading, and precision turning across a wide range of materials.
- 2-Axis SINO Digital Readout (DRO) provides real-time axis positioning for improved dimensional accuracy, faster setups, reduced measurement errors, and enhanced repeatability.
- Rigid Cast-Iron Base and Precision-Ground Bed Ways minimize vibration while maintaining outstanding rigidity and machining accuracy during extended production cycles.
- Complete Industrial Safety Package includes a foot brake, chuck guard, lead screw cover, splash guard, and chip tray to promote safer operation and cleaner work environments.
- CSA/UL Certified Electrical System meets recognized electrical safety requirements for commercial shops, industrial facilities, and vocational training environments.
- Wide Threading Capability supports both inch and metric threading for exceptional versatility in repair work, custom fabrication, and production machining.
- D1-5 Spindle Nose ensures secure chuck mounting with dependable repeatability during precision machining operations.
- Backed by Baileigh Support with a 1-year parts warranty and lifetime technical support for long-term reliability and customer confidence.
Why Choose the Baileigh 14" x 40" Gear Head Metal Lathe (PL-1440E-1) BA1-11224
- Heavy-duty 14" × 40" manual gear head engine lathe built for industrial performance.
- Powerful 3 HP single-phase motor provides increased cutting torque.
- Large 2" spindle bore supports larger bar stock and expanded machining capability.
- 2-Axis SINO DRO improves accuracy, repeatability, and production efficiency.
- Expanded 19.7" swing over gap accommodates larger diameter workpieces.
- CSA/UL certified electrical system supports regulated industrial and educational facilities.
- Heavy cast-iron construction delivers long-term durability and machining stability.
- Integrated safety package includes foot brake, guards, splash protection, and chip containment.
- Wide range of threading, feed, and spindle speed options for exceptional machining versatility.
- Protected by Baileigh's 1-year parts warranty and lifetime technical support.
The Baileigh 14" x 40" Gear Head Metal Lathe (PL-1440E-1) BA1-11224 delivers the ideal combination of power, precision, capacity, and safety for professional machine shops. With its robust 3 HP motor, large spindle bore, digital readout, certified electrical system, and heavy-duty gear head construction, it is an outstanding solution for demanding production machining, fabrication, maintenance, and technical training applications.
