Baldor 1215W 12" Heavy-Duty Industrial Grinder

Serial Number: 572 | Series: Late 1950s Production | Configuration: Wide-Design Pedestal Ready

Overview

The Baldor 1215W is the ultimate industrial grinder for heavy-duty material removal. Unlike standard 8" or 10" models, the 1215W features a "Wide Design" motor housing. This provides critical extra clearance for grinding long bars, odd-shaped castings, or bulky weldments that would otherwise strike the motor body.

This specific unit, Serial #572, represents the peak of Baldor's mid-century manufacturing. It features a solid cast-iron frame that absorbs vibration for a smoother finish and a 2 HP 3-phase motor designed to maintain high torque under the heaviest of grinding loads.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Baldor Electric Co. (Fort Smith, AR)
• Model: 1215W Wide Design
• Wheel Capacity: 12" Diameter x 2" Face Width
• Arbor Hole: 1-1/4"
• Power: 2 HP Industrial Induction Motor
• Electrical: 208-230/460V, 3-Phase
• Speed: 1,800 RPM (60Hz) / 1,500 RPM (50Hz)
• Guards: Exhaust-Type Cast Iron Guards (Accepts 5" vent pipe for dust collection)
• Shipping Weight: Approx. 253 lbs (Bench model only)

Professional Features

• Wide-Design Clearance: The extended spindle design provides significant space between the wheels and the motor housing, essential for complex fabrication work.
• Integrated Safety: Equipped with adjustable cast-iron tool rests, spark breakers, and heavy-duty wheel guards.
• Overload Protection: Includes the original manual starter with integrated thermal overload protection to prevent motor damage.
• Maintenance-Friendly: Built with oversized industrial ball bearings designed for decades of service and easy replacement if ever required.