Cleco 236GLFC-165A-C4 Heavy Duty Head Right Angle Grinder | 236 Series | 0.8 HP | 16,500 RPM | Aluminum Housing | 1/4" Collet | Front Exhaust

When fast burr work or localized metal cleanup requires more speed than the 11,500 RPM models in the same family, the Cleco 236GLFC-165A-C4 delivers a 16,500 RPM free speed from a 0.8 HP pneumatic motor. Its right-angle head places the collet at 90 degrees to the tool body, giving operators better access around welds, ribs, fixtures, inside corners, and fabricated parts where a straight die grinder may be harder to position.

Part of the Cleco 236 Series Heavy Duty Head grinder lineup, this model combines a 1/4" collet with an aluminum housing and front exhaust configuration for controlled deburring, edge blending, and surface preparation work. The listed 3/4" carbide burr abrasive capacity makes it a practical choice for removing burrs, cleaning castings, smoothing repair welds, and shaping small metal features in fabrication, foundry, ship repair, and maintenance environments.

Type: Right Angle Grinder | Series: 236 Series Heavy Duty Head | Model: 236GLFC-165A-C4 | Power: 0.8 HP / 0.6 kW | Free Speed: 16,500 RPM | Tool Termination: Collet | Collet Size: 1/4" | Exhaust: Front | Abrasive Capacity: 3/4" Carbide Burr | Housing: Aluminum | Weight: 1.98 lb | Length: 9.6" | Head Height: 2.2" | Air Inlet Size: 1/4" NPT | Performance Rating: 90 PSI / 620 kPa

Features:

• Right-angle grinder layout helps operators reach into corners, channels, weldments, and fixtured parts without forcing the tool into an awkward working angle.
• 0.8 HP pneumatic motor provides the power needed for controlled carbide burr work on steel, castings, fabricated components, and repair parts.
• 16,500 RPM free speed supports fast cutting action with properly rated carbide burrs for deburring, shaping, and localized material removal.
• 1/4" collet termination accepts common industrial carbide burrs used in metal fabrication, casting cleanup, maintenance, and repair applications.
• Front exhaust directs discharged air forward, which may be preferred in applications where the operator wants exhaust flow away from the rear of the tool.
• Rugged and durable aluminum housing supports daily use in shipbuilding, foundries, metal fabrication, and other metalworking environments.
• Heavy duty angle head construction provides durability for grinding and deburring tasks that require frequent side-load control.
• Standard equipment includes the applicable collet and collet wrenches for setup and accessory changes.

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Applications:

• Metal fabrication: Removing burrs, blending weld starts and stops, smoothing cut edges, and cleaning small surface defects on fabricated steel parts.
• Foundry and casting cleanup: Using compatible carbide burrs to remove flash, parting lines, gates, riser marks, and localized casting imperfections.
• Shipbuilding and ship repair: Deburring stiffeners, brackets, frames, and welded assemblies where the right-angle head improves access around structural features.
• Industrial maintenance and MRO: Touch-up grinding, repair prep, gasket surface cleanup, and removal of raised metal on machinery components.
• Automotive, fleet, and garage repair: Cleaning repair welds, shaping brackets, opening holes, and deburring modified metal parts with properly rated carbide burrs.

FAQs:

• Q: What type of accessories should be used with the Cleco 236GLFC-165A-C4?
  A: This model uses a 1/4" collet and is listed for a 3/4" carbide burr. Always use accessories with the correct shank size and a maximum speed rating that equals or exceeds 16,500 RPM.
• Q: What is the benefit of the 16,500 RPM speed?
  A: The higher free speed helps carbide burrs cut quickly during deburring, shaping, and small-area material removal. It is especially useful when the work requires a clean cutting action rather than slower, heavier wheel grinding.
• Q: How is front exhaust different from side or rear exhaust?
  A: Front exhaust routes discharged air toward the front of the tool. This can help keep air away from the operator’s hand and rear work area, but the best exhaust style depends on the fixture, part shape, and direction you want air to flow.
• Q: Can this grinder use mounted wheels or cut-off wheels?
  A: The listed abrasive capacity for this SKU is 3/4" carbide burr. Do not use cut-off wheels, saw blades, non-reinforced grinding wheels, or any accessory that is not compatible with the collet, tool type, and 16,500 RPM speed.
• Q: What air pressure should be used with this grinder?
  A: Cleco rates this tool at 90 PSI / 620 kPa. Use clean, regulated, lubricated air and a properly sized air line to maintain speed, control, and tool reliability.

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