Hartford HSA-523EA
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
max table load
t slots
How much does the Hartford HSA-523EA cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Hartford HSA-523EA that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.
Overview
Long and comparatively light, the Hartford HSA-523EA has 5,000 mm (196.9 in) of X travel but keeps the 2,200 mm table width and 2,300 mm (90.6 in) Y travel of the smaller x23 models. The table is 5,000 x 2,200 mm (196.9 x 86.6 in), has nineteen T-slots and is rated for 15,000 kg (33,069 lb).
It is the lightest-rated five-metre EA model. The HSA-528EA, with a 5,000 x 2,500 mm (196.9 x 98.4 in) table, is rated at 20,000 kg (44,092 lb). So the 523EA is the one to consider for long parts that are not especially heavy: fabricated beams, conveyor and press frames, long aluminium plates.
Hartford's description of the axes applies in full at this length. The three linear axes are driven by direct-coupled servo motors, which the maker says reduce transmission backlash by more than 30%, and ballscrew support is offered against screw sag. X support is standard above 5 meters and optional below 4 meters in Hartford's wording; a five-metre machine is on the line, so have it confirmed. Y support is an option on x23 models.
Spindle and tooling are as on the rest of the line: #50, gear head 6,000 rpm (8,000 rpm optional) or hybrid 10,000 rpm, 32 tools or 40 or 60.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 5,000 x 2,200 mm (196.9 x 86.6 in) |
| Max Table Load | 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) |
| T-Slots | 28 x 250 (19) mm |
| X Axis Travel | 5,000 mm (196.9 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 2,300 mm (90.6 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,000 (1,200) mm |
| Spindle Taper | #50 |
| Spindle Speed Gear | 6,000 (8,000) rpm |
| Spindle Speed Hybrid | 10,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | A: 32 (40 / 60) pcs |
| Tool Shank | BT-50 (CAT-50 / DIN50 / BBT-50) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18.5 / 22 opt. 30 / 35 kW (Cont. / 30 min) |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 5,000 mm (196.9 in) of X travel with a 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) rating
- 5,000 x 2,200 mm (196.9 x 86.6 in) table with nineteen T-slots
- Direct-drive servo motors on three axes, stated to cut backlash by more than 30%
- Five-face capability from automatic angular heads
Limitations
- Lowest load rating of the five-metre EA models; the HSA-528EA takes 20,000 kg (44,092 lb)
- Y travel of 2,300 mm (90.6 in) is short for a machine this long
- Y-axis ballscrew support is optional on the x23 series
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X 5,000 mm (196.9 in), Y 2,300 mm (90.6 in), Z 1,000 mm or 1,200 mm as an option. The table is 5,000 x 2,200 mm (196.9 x 86.6 in) and carries 15,000 kg (33,069 lb).
02
When the parts are long but neither wide nor heavy. The HSA-528EA has a 5,000 x 2,500 mm (196.9 x 98.4 in) table, 2,800 mm (110.2 in) of Y and a 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) rating. The HSA-523EA is narrower and rated for 15,000 kg.
03
Hartford states that X axis ballscrew support is standard on models above 5 meters and optional below 4 meters, which leaves a five-metre model to be confirmed. Y axis support is listed as an option for the HSA-x23 series.
04
A #50 spindle made by Hartford. The table offers a gear head at 6,000 rpm, optionally 8,000 rpm, and a hybrid spindle at 10,000 rpm, with motor power of 18.5 / 22 kW or 30 / 35 kW as an option.
