Fryer HR-160
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Fryer HR-160 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Fryer HR-160 is the largest fixed spindle horizontal in the HR series, with 160 in (4,064 mm) of X travel and a 40 x 165 in (1,016 x 4,191 mm) table. At 46,000 lb (20,866 kg) it is also the heaviest. Y travel is 55 in (1,397 mm) and Z is 40 in (1,016 mm), extendable to 50 in (1,270 mm).
Nothing in the cutting specification changes from the HR-120, and that is the point to check. The table is longer, yet it is still rated for 10,000 lb (4,536 kg). The spindle is still 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak with 306 ft-lb (415 Nm) at 350 rpm, and the axes still rapid at 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) with 7,500 lb of thrust. The gain over the HR-120 is reach alone, so the question is whether the parts really need more than 120 in (3,048 mm) in one setup.
When they do, the machine earns its floor space. Rail car components, press frames, turbine casings and long fabricated beams can be faced, drilled and bored along their full length from the side, with the spindle center anywhere from 10 to 65 in (254 - 1,651 mm) above the table. The 40" built-in rotary table option adds indexing for parts up to 10,000 lbs.
Operating dimensions are 300 x 150 x 145 in (7,620 x 3,810 x 3,683 mm), and Fryer lists a full machine guard for the HR/HB-160 as an option. The machine ships at 180 x 105 x 105 in (4,572 x 2,667 x 2,667 mm) after some disassembly, so rigging and reassembly on site belong in the installation plan.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 160 in (4,064 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 55 in (1,397 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 40 in (1,016 mm); 50 in (1,270 mm) with the extended travel option |
| Max Table Load | 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) |
| Table Size | 40 x 165 in (1,016 x 4,191 mm) |
| T-Slots | 7 / 0.709 in (18 mm) |
| Table Top to Floor | 38 in (965 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak (55 hp (41.0 kW)) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 60 - 6,000 rpm (8,000 and 10,000 rpm) |
| Spindle Torque | 306 ft-lb (415 Nm) at 350 rpm; 1,224 ft-lb (1,660 Nm) with 2-speed gearbox |
| Spindle Speed Ranges | 1 range (2-speed ZF gearbox optional) |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 50 or BT-50 |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table Center | 10 - 60 in (254 - 1,524 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Table Top | 10 - 65 in (254 - 1,651 mm) |
| Rotary Table Option Platter Size | 40 in (1,016 mm) |
| Rotary Table Option Max Speed | 12 rpm |
| Rotary Table Option Max Load | 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) |
| Rotary Table Option Positioning Accuracy | 12 arc sec |
| Rotary Table Option Repeatability | 5 arc sec |
| Rotary Table Option Spindle Center to Table Top | 2 - 57 in (51 - 1,448 mm) |
| Tool Capacity | 24 station arm type (40-60 tool) |
| Tool Change Time | 4 seconds |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 5.90 in (150 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty) | 9.85 in (250 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 33.0 lb (15.0 kg) |
| Max Tool Length | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm) |
| Ballscrew Diameter | 3.14 in (80 mm) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) X, Y, Z |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 0.001 - 600 ipm (up to 15.2 m/min) |
| Servo Type | AC Digital Brushless |
| Axis Thrust | 7,500 lb (3,402 kgf) |
| Air Requirement | 90 psi (6.2 bar), 5 cfm (142 L/min) |
| Coolant Capacity | 100 gal (379 L) |
| Coolant Flow | 5 gpm (19 L/min) |
| Power Requirement | 80 A at 480 VAC |
| Shipping Dimensions | 180 x 105 x 105 in (4,572 x 2,667 x 2,667 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | 300 x 150 x 145 in (7,620 x 3,810 x 3,683 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 46,000 lb (20,866 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 160 in (4,064 mm) of X travel, the longest of the HR series
- 40 x 165 in (1,016 x 4,191 mm) table with 7 T-slots
- Spindle center from 10 to 65 in (254 - 1,651 mm) above the table
- CAT 50 or BT-50 spindle with 306 ft-lb (415 Nm) at 350 rpm
- Full machine guard and 40" built-in rotary table are available
Limitations
- Table load of 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) is unchanged from the HR-120
- Needs 300 x 150 in (7,620 x 3,810 mm) of floor
- 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) rapids over a 160 in (4,064 mm) stroke
- Ships disassembled and weighs 46,000 lb (20,866 kg)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Travels are 160 x 55 x 40 in (4,064 x 1,397 x 1,016 mm) and the table is 40 x 165 in (1,016 x 4,191 mm). Operating dimensions are 300 x 150 x 145 in (7,620 x 3,810 x 3,683 mm) and the weight is 46,000 lb (20,866 kg).
02
No. Both are rated for a table load of 10,000 lb (4,536 kg), evenly distributed. The HR-120 has a 40 x 126 in (1,016 x 3,200 mm) table and weighs 42,000 lb (19,051 kg); the HR-160 has the longer table and weighs 46,000 lb (20,866 kg).
03
A 24 station arm type changer for 50 taper tools is listed in the table, with 40 to 60 tool versions as alternatives. Tools can be 16 in (406 mm) long and 33.0 lb, and the tool change takes 4 seconds.
04
Fryer describes a Fryer - Siemens CNC that allows shop floor programming for single piece runs or G code programming for high production, with fast set-up keys and manual operation. A FANUC 0i MF Plus CNC upgrade is on the options sheet.
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