Nikken Ball Centralizer BAL-20

Description

Product Overview

The Nikken BAL-20 (Ball Centralizer) is a precision setup tool designed to quickly and accurately locate the centre of a workpiece spindle.

Unlike standard edge finders that rotate, the Ball Centralizer is a stationary measuring instrument. It features a floating contact arm (stylus) that tracks the inner or outer diameter of a workpiece while the spindle is rotated by hand.

• Versatility: Capable of centering on both Internal Diameters (Bores) and External Diameters (Shafts).
• Safety Mechanism: The internal ball mechanism is spring-loaded to retract if overrun, preventing damage to the delicate internal gears if you accidentally feed too far.
• High Precision: This unit is fitted with a high-quality Peacock Dial Indicator (0.01mm graduation), ensuring reliable, easy-to-read centering without the “flicker” of digital units.

Condition

Used (Excellent / Complete in Box).

This centralizer is in excellent used condition. The mechanism moves freely, and the contact ball is smooth. It comes in its original fitted storage box, which keeps the delicate arm and indicator protected.

Bonus: As noted, this set is equipped with a premium Peacock PC-1A brand dial indicator, known for superior smoothness compared to generic gauges.

Brand Information

Nikken Kosakusho is a Japanese titan in CNC tooling, famous for their “Multi-Lock” milling chucks and rotary tables. Their measuring accessories like the BAL-20 are built to the same “sub-zero treated” standards as their tool holders, ensuring long-term stability and rust resistance.

Specifications

Keywords

Nikken, BAL-20, ball centralizer, coaxial indicator, centering indicator, bore centering tool, milling setup tools, Peacock indicator, Japanese tooling.