CARLTON - Service Manuals
7 manuals available for download
CARLTON is a trusted manufacturer of precision machine tools, recognized for engineering robust drilling and boring equipment built to exacting standards. Our comprehensive technical documentation library includes owner's manuals, service manuals, and detailed repair guides—all available as instant PDF downloads—ensuring operators and technicians have the information needed for safe operation, scheduled maintenance, and troubleshooting. Whether you're seeking an operator's manual for daily use, a workshop manual for in-depth maintenance procedures, or a parts list with schematics for component identification, CARLTON documentation covers the full lifecycle of equipment care. Access reliable, professional-grade technical data that keeps your machinery running at peak performance.
4H & 5H Horizontal Boring & Drilling Machine Owner's Manual
Operators manual for Carlton 4H and 5H horizontal boring and drilling machines. This workshop manual covers the full range of normal operating functions, providing clear explanations of all control push buttons and levers essential to machine operation. Details the spindle speed control system with 36 selectable speeds accessed via front and side shifter handles, head controls for positioning and alignment, and feed controls for both powered and manual operation. Includes a comprehensive labeled mechanical diagram that identifies the direct reading plate for spindle speed reference, start-stop-reverse lever, hand feed lever, feed change levers, speed change levers, power or hand feed selector switch, saddle controls for workpiece positioning, graduated depth dial for precise boring depth, and tapping interlock mechanism. Ideal for operators and technicians responsible for setup, operation, and routine machine management.
Carlton 1A Operators Manual
Operators manual for the Carlton Model 1A radial drilling machine, manufactured by The Carlton Machine Tool Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. This comprehensive workshop reference covers equipment handling, setup and levelling procedures, detailed lubrication guidance with accompanying maintenance charts, starting and safe operation of the machine, and drilling technique fundamentals. Includes practical drilling speeds and feeds data, cutting speed tables for both drilling and boring operations, methods for pointing and thinning drills to extend tool life, and reaming best practices. Also provides essential reference tables: basic thread dimensions and tap drill sizes for NC, NF and special form threads, counterbore sizing for cap screws and machine screws, decimal equivalents for quick conversions, and American National pipe thread specifications. An indispensable technical resource for machinists and tool operators working with radial drilling equipment. Table of Contents: - AMERICAN NATIONAL PIPE THREADS - BASIC THREAD DIMENSIONS AND TAP DRILL SIZES (NC) - BASIC THREAD DIMENSIONS AND TAP DRILL SIZES (NF) - BASIC THREAD DIMENSIONS AND TAP DRILL SIZES (SPECIAL FORM) - COUNTERBORE SIZES FOR CAP SCREWS AND MACHINE SCREWS - DECIMAL EQUIVALENTS - DRILLING SPEEDS AND FEEDS - HANDLING AND CHECKING - LEVELLING - LUBRICATION - LUBRICATION CHART - METHODS OF POINTING AND THINNING DRILLS - OPERATION OF THE MACHINE - REAMING HINTS - STARTING THE MACHINE - SUGGESTIONS FOR REGRINDING DRILLS - TABLE OF CUTTING SPEEDS (DRILLING AND BORING)
Carlton 2H Drilling Machine Operator's Manual
Operator's manual for the Carlton 2H horizontal boring and drilling machine, manufactured by The Carlton Machine Tool Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio. This workshop manual provides comprehensive operating instructions covering all controls and functions essential to safe and effective machine operation. The guide details push-button electrical controls including light and lubrication motor activation, lever-operated spindle controls for forward and reverse rotation, head positioning for vertical movement, feed rate adjustments, power feed declutch operation, spindle speed selection, depth dial lock engagement, and tapping interlock settings. Detailed labeling diagrams identify every operating lever and control point on the machine head, eliminating guesswork during daily operation. Setup and commissioning instructions cover initial cleaning and preparation, proper lubrication procedures, machine leveling for accuracy, electrical connection verification, and spindle rotation direction confirmation before first use. Essential reference material for operators responsible for setup, adjustment, and troubleshooting of this industrial boring machine.
Carlton 3A-4A-5A Radial Drills Service Manual
Service and maintenance manual for Carlton radial drill models 3A, 4A, and 5A. This comprehensive workshop manual provides detailed guidance on adjustments, arm clamp synchronization, column clamp timing, counter-balancing springs and counterweights, electrical equipment and controls, front plate assembly, head components including gearing and transmission systems, power feed unit, spindle, reverse unit, and lubrication procedures for the quick return mechanism. Includes removal procedures and operation protocols essential for proper upkeep. 105 pages of technical instructions for technicians and operators. Table of Contents: - ADJUSTMENTS - Arm Clamp - Column Bearings - Column Clamp - Forward Reverse Friction - Head Clamp - Head to Arm - Power Feed Clutch - ARM CLAMP, TIMING - ARM ELEVATOR - BACKSHAFT - COLUMN CLAMP, TIMING - COUNTER-BALANCING SPRING - COUNTERWEIGHT - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL - Arm Clamp Control - Arm Clamp Motor - Arm Elevating Control - Arm Elevating Motor - Column Clamp Control - Column Clamp Motor - Coolant Pump and Control - Direct Current Equipment - Main Drive Control - FRONT PLATE - HEAD - Front Plate - Front Shifter Assembly - Gearing (Head) - Gearing (Transmission) - Head Clamp - Head Transmission - Power Feed Unit - Spindle - Spindle Gear Sleeve - Side Shifter Lever - Reverse Unit - LUBRICATION OF QUICK RETURN UNIT - REMOVAL - Backshaft - Elevating Screw and Nut - Head from Arm
Carlton 4A Radial Drill - Technical Data
Technical data and parts documentation for Carlton 4A radial drill machines fitted with cutting lubricant systems. Includes comprehensive dimension tables covering column sizes from 3 to 8 feet, detailed spindle specifications, working surface measurements, and machine weight data. Machine leveling procedures cover arm-down and head-centered configurations. Floor plan drawings illustrate arm swing ranges for 6-foot through 9-foot models, essential for workshop layout and installation planning. Serves as a reference manual for operators and technicians.
Carlton OA-1A Radial Drill Manual
Complete operator's manual and maintenance guide for the Carlton OA-1A radial drill, covering setup, operation, and routine upkeep of this precision drilling machine. Includes detailed maintenance procedures to keep the machine functioning reliably, step-by-step operational instructions for safe machine use, and a comprehensive parts list with technical drawings for component identification and ordering. Essential reference for workshop technicians and machine operators responsible for day-to-day operation and preventive maintenance. 83 pages with full specifications and diagrams.
OA-1A Radial Drill Parts List and Schematic
Complete parts list and technical schematic for the Carlton OA-1A radial drill, covering push button control station assemblies and their electrical components. Page 1 illustrates the push button stations with integrated light assemblies. Page 2 provides a comprehensive parts index detailing lens body assemblies, individual lens components, lamp covers, push button name plates, and control boxes configured for two-speed drives, single-speed drives, column clamp systems, and power tray setups. Page 3 presents detailed technical drawings with sectional views and full component callouts for the main drill assembly. Essential reference for identifying replacement parts, understanding control station configurations, and performing maintenance or repairs on OA-1A radial drill systems.