Cleco 3060AVL-06 Vertical Grinder | 3060 Series | Aluminum Housing | 3.0 HP | 6000 RPM | Side Exhaust

Built for cup-wheel grinding on weldments, castings, plate steel, and large fabricated parts, the Cleco 3060AVL-06 delivers the power and control needed for sustained material removal. This 3060 Series vertical grinder uses a 3.0 HP / 2.3 kW motor to keep the abrasive working through tough grinding passes, while the 6,000 RPM free speed supports productive stock removal when matched with a properly rated wheel. The vertical body style places the operator above the work surface for controlled downward pressure, making it well-suited for heavy weld cleanup, casting repair, bevel preparation, and industrial surface grinding.

The 3060AVL-06 features an aluminum housing to help reduce handling weight while maintaining a durable tool body for shop and field use. Its side exhaust directs spent air away from the grinding path, helping keep the work area more manageable during continuous operation. This model is commonly used with cup grinding wheels, which are abrasive wheels shaped for face grinding, edge cleanup, and aggressive blending on metal surfaces.

Type: Vertical Grinder | Series: 3060 Series | Model: 3060AVL-06 | Motor: 3.0 HP / 2.3 kW | Free Speed: 6,000 RPM | Housing Material: Aluminum | Exhaust: Side | Wheel Style: Cup Grinding Wheel | Rated Air Pressure: 90 PSI / 620 kPa | Minimum Hose I.D.: 3/4" / 19 mm

Features:

• Powerful, governed motor helps maintain grinding speed as load changes during heavy material removal.
• 3.0 HP / 2.3 kW output supports aggressive cup-wheel grinding on welds, castings, and structural metal surfaces.
• 6,000 RPM free speed provides productive abrasive performance when used with a wheel rated for the tool speed.
• Vertical grinder configuration gives the operator controlled downward leverage for surface grinding and heavy blending work.
• Aluminum housing helps reduce overall handling weight compared with heavier tool body constructions.
• Side exhaust directs air away from the immediate grinding path to help limit debris movement across the work surface.
• Supplied with wheel guard, adapters, spindle wrenches, operating instructions, and service manuals for proper setup and maintenance reference.

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Applications:

• Welding and fabrication shops — grinding weld buildup, cleaning bevels, blending plate edges, and preparing steel surfaces before finishing or inspection.
• Foundry and casting cleanup — removing gates, risers, flashing, rough edges, and parting lines from cast steel or iron components.
• Industrial maintenance and MRO — resurfacing worn metal parts, removing buildup, and cleaning machinery bases during plant repair work.
• Ship repair and structural steel work — grinding large welded assemblies, brackets, frames, and heavy plate where vertical grinder control is useful.
• Metalworking and repair shops — general cup-wheel grinding, edge cleanup, surface preparation, and material removal on large workpieces.

FAQs:

• Q: What is the Cleco 3060AVL-06 used for?
  A: It is used for heavy cup-wheel grinding on metal surfaces, weldments, castings, and fabricated components. The vertical layout gives operators better downward control for broad grinding passes and aggressive stock removal.
• Q: What does a governed motor do on this grinder?
  A: A governed motor helps control speed as the load changes. In practical grinding work, that helps the abrasive stay productive instead of slowing excessively when pressure is applied.
• Q: What air setup does this grinder require?
  A: Cleco rates tool performance at 90 PSI / 620 kPa and specifies a minimum hose I.D. of 3/4" / 19 mm. Use an air system that can maintain pressure at the tool and supply sufficient volume for a 3.0 HP pneumatic grinder.
• Q: Can this grinder be used with cutting wheels or saw blades?
  A: No. This is a vertical grinder intended for compatible grinding accessories only. Never mount saw blades, cut-off wheels, or any abrasive that does not match the tool, guard, spindle, and RPM requirements.
• Q: Is this grinder practical for a home garage?
  A: This model is mainly suited to industrial grinding environments. Most home garages do not have the air volume, hose size, guarding setup, or abrasive handling requirements needed to run a 3.0 HP vertical grinder correctly.

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