Hartford SW-326
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
max table load
t slots
How much does the Hartford SW-326 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Hartford SW-326 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
With 2,600 mm (102.4 in) of Y travel on a three-metre bed, the Hartford SW-326 is the short, wide member of the SW box-guideway double-column line. X travel is 3,000 mm (118.1 in). The table is 3,000 x 2,500 mm (118.1 x 98.4 in) and carries 12,000 kg (26,455 lb).
A nearly square table suits nearly square parts: large mould bases, round flanges and rings, press platens. On a longer machine such parts leave most of the table unused, and the floor space with it. Hartford's slant crossbeam and three box guideways per column carry the head across the full width.
The gear spindle steps down in speed at this size. The row reads #50 4,000 / 6,000 rpm, where the SW-323 lists 6,000 / 8,000 rpm. A lower top speed in a gear head goes with more torque at the cutter. For finishing there is the #50 DDS spindle at 10,000 / 12,000 rpm. The motor starts at 15/18.5 kW and has three options: 18.5/22 kW, 22/26 kW and 30/37 kW.
Z travel is 780 mm, or 1,070 mm as the option, in a square-guide ram that Hartford says cuts vibration. The arm-type magazine holds 32, 40 or 60 BT-50 tools.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 3,000 x 2,500 mm (118.1 x 98.4 in) |
| Max Table Load | 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) |
| T-Slots | 28 x 250 (12) mm |
| X Axis Travel | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 780 opt. 1,070 mm |
| Spindle Taper | #50 |
| Spindle Speed Gear | #50 4,000 / 6,000 rpm |
| Spindle Speed Dds | #50 10,000 / 12,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | A: 32/40/60 pcs |
| Tool Shank | BT-50 (CAT50 /DIN /BBT50) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15/18.5 opt. 18.5/22,22/26,30/37 kW (Cont. / 30 min) |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 2,600 mm (102.4 in) Y travel on a 3,000 mm (118.1 in) X machine
- Table of 3,000 x 2,500 mm (118.1 x 98.4 in) for 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)
- Gear spindle at 4,000 / 6,000 rpm for torque, DDS at 10,000 / 12,000 rpm for speed
- Four motor ratings from 15/18.5 kW to 30/37 kW
- Up to 60 tools in the arm-type magazine
Limitations
- Gear head limited to 6,000 rpm
- Base motor is 15/18.5 kW; the SW-323 starts at 18.5/22 kW
- X travel equals the table length, with no over-travel listed
- Standard Z of 780 mm is short for a table 2,500 mm wide
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Y travel is 2,600 mm (102.4 in) and the table is 3,000 x 2,500 mm (118.1 x 98.4 in). X travel is 3,000 mm (118.1 in) and Z travel 780 mm, or 1,070 mm optionally.
02
The #50 gear spindle is listed at 4,000 / 6,000 rpm and the #50 DDS spindle at 10,000 / 12,000 rpm. Shanks are BT-50, with CAT50, DIN and BBT50 as alternatives.
03
12,000 kg (26,455 lb) average load, with T-slots listed as 28 x 250 (12) mm. Fixtures, risers and clamping plates count toward that figure.
04
The SW-426 has the same 2,600 mm (102.4 in) Y travel and 2,500 mm table width, with X extended to 4,000 mm (157.5 in) and a 13,500 kg (29,762 lb) load. Spindle speeds and motor options are the same.
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