Palmary FCL-20

Q: How much does the Palmary FCL-20 cost?

The price estimate for the Palmary FCL-20 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/palmary-fcl-20#price; the request is passed to Palmary or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-05 · palmary.com Updated 2026-10-05

Key Specifications

grinding diameter range

Ø1~Ø60 mm

grinding diameter range special arrangement

Ø40~Ø150 mm

wheel size

Ø510 x 205 x Ø304.8 mm (20.1 x 8.1 x 12.0 in)

wheel peripheral speed

33 m/s (6,496 ft/min)

grinding wheel motor

20 HP x 4P (15 kW)

regulating wheel size

Ø305 x 205 x Ø127 mm (12.0 x 8.1 x 5.0 in)

How much does the Palmary FCL-20 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Palmary FCL-20 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

The Palmary FCL-20 is the largest CNC centerless grinder in the FCL alloy bearing spindle series. It carries a Ø510 mm grinding wheel, 205 mm wide, on a 20 HP (15 kW) motor, and grinds Ø1 to Ø60 mm as standard or Ø40 to Ø150 mm with a special arrangement.

Palmary's description of this model is more specific than for the smaller FCL machines. The spindles run in alloy bearings for stable operation. The lower slide has a one-V-one-flat structure, which Palmary credits with better feeding accuracy. Feed is under CNC control with a graphic man-machine interface.

The larger wheel diameter matters in two ways. A Ø510 mm wheel lasts longer between changes than the Ø455 mm wheel of the FCL-18, and a larger regulating wheel, Ø305 mm here, supports bigger work more steadily. The regulating wheel servo is 5 kW (6.7 hp), with the usual 10 to 300 rpm, +5° to -3° of tilt and ±5° of swivel.

At 3,700 kg (8,157 lb) the FCL-20 is well above the 2,900 kg (6,393 lb) of the FCL-18, with the same 170 L (44.9 gal) coolant and 88 L (23.2 gal) hydraulic tanks. A FANUC CNC controller, infeed and thrufeed work rests with carbide blades and diamond tools are standard accessories. Loading attachments, a profile grinding attachment and coolant separators are optional.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Grinding Diameter Range	Ø1~Ø60 mm
Grinding Diameter Range Special Arrangement	Ø40~Ø150 mm
Wheel Size	Ø510 x 205 x Ø304.8 mm (20.1 x 8.1 x 12.0 in)
Wheel Peripheral Speed	33 m/s (6,496 ft/min)
Grinding Wheel Motor	20 HP x 4P (15 kW)
Regulating Wheel Size	Ø305 x 205 x Ø127 mm (12.0 x 8.1 x 5.0 in)
Regulating Wheel Speed	10-300 rpm (variable speed)
Regulating Wheel Motor	5 kW (6.7 hp) servo motor
Regulating Wheel Tilt Angle	+5°~-3°
Regulating Wheel Swivel Angle	±5°
Hydraulic Pump Motor	1 HP x 4P
Coolant Pump Motor	1/4 HP x 2P
Lubrication	Auto. electric lubricator
CNC Control	FANUC
Coolant Tank	170 L (44.9 gal)
Hydraulic Tank	88 L (23.2 gal)
Lubrication Tank	4 L (1.1 gal)
Machine Weight	3,700 kg (8,157 lb)

Specifications sourced from palmary.com — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

20 HP (15 kW) grinding wheel motor, the largest in the FCL series
Ø510 mm grinding wheel and Ø305 mm regulating wheel
5 kW (6.7 hp) servo on the regulating wheel
One-V-one-flat lower slide, which Palmary says improves feeding accuracy
CNC feed with a graphic man-machine interface

Limitations

Wheel width is 205 mm; no wider FCL-20 variant is listed
Standard range Ø1 to Ø60 mm is no larger than on the FCL-18
33 m/s (6,496 ft/min) wheel speed
Hydraulic and coolant systems need 88 L (23.2 gal) and 170 L (44.9 gal) of fluid

Best For

Heavier stock removal on Ø1 to Ø60 mm work Larger diameters to Ø150 mm with the special arrangement Long production runs where wheel life matters Infeed grinding with CNC-controlled feed

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the wheel sizes of the Palmary FCL-20?

Grinding wheel Ø510 x 205 mm on a 304.8 mm bore; regulating wheel Ø305 x 205 mm on a 127 mm bore. The grinding wheel runs at 33 m/s (6,496 ft/min) and the regulating wheel from 10 to 300 rpm.

02 What spindle bearings does the FCL-20 use?

Palmary says the spindle of this series adopts high-quality alloy bearings for stable, accurate operation. A pressure switch allows the grinding and regulating wheel spindles to start only once oil has entered the bearings, and an automatic lubricator serves the grinding wheel spindle.

03 How does the FCL-20 compare with the FCL-18?

The FCL-18 has a Ø455 mm wheel on 15 HP (11 kW), a 3 kW (4.0 hp) regulating servo and weighs 2,900 kg (6,393 lb). The FCL-20 has a Ø510 mm wheel on 20 HP (15 kW), a 5 kW (6.7 hp) regulating servo and weighs 3,700 kg (8,157 lb).

04 What grinding methods does the FCL-20 support?

Through-feed and infeed. Both work rests are standard accessories. Options add a profile grinding attachment, an automatic infeed attachment, a manual up-and-down feeder and a hydraulic work ejector for infeed grinding, and loaders and feeders for thrufeed grinding.