Sunnen Products Company
Saint Louis, MO 63143-2712
Modular Coolant Filters support abrasive machining.
Available in 55- and 110-gallon capacities, SVF Series Grit GuardÃ-® Coolant Filters are equipped with twin and quad Sunnen PF filter cartridges, with total filtration capacity of 8,800 in.Ã-² and 17,600 in.Ã-², respectively. Modular design allows adding deep bed paper filter (110-gal only), magnetic separator, and cooling to suit application. Cartridges are available for 11, 18, and...
Read More »One-hole Wonder - Rifle Barrel Maker Takes Holemaking to New Level in Machining and Shooting
Ultra-sensitive honing machine helps deliver ultimate in bore roundness and smoothness in quest for barrels that shoot one-hole groups Fred Feddersen is a rifle barrel maker on a mission to do something that's never been done before: create a production barrel that can shoot successive bullets through the same hole, using an inexpensive semiautomatic rifle, not a bolt-action Olympic race gun. To...
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Electric Honing Systems handle parts up to 8,000 lb.
Designed to handle parts with bore ID of 2.5-21 in. and max OD of 24 in., all-electric Models HTA-2100 and HTA-4100 support part lengths up to 6.9 and 13.5 ft, respectively. Width of steel-impregnated polyurethane belt is 1.9 in., providing 20:1 safety factor. Suited for bore resurfacing and repair work, machines feature electronically controlled, 3 hp AC gear motor that powers spindle at 20-300...
Read More »Superabrasive Honing Tools offer micron-level accuracy.
Suited for manufacture of fuel injector bodies, hydraulic valves, gears, and small 2-cycle engines with bore size from 4-65 mm, MMT Metal-Bond Honing Mandrels are precision-machined, with body and feed wedge made from hardened tool steel. Tools produce accuracies of 0.000027 in. for diameter, roundness, straightness, and taper. They are optionally available in 1- to 12-stone versions, designed...
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Honing System features all-electric design.
HTA actuator hone is engineered for hydraulic service facilities doing resurfacing and repair of actuators for construction, mining, farming, and forestry equipment. Equipped with Siemens drives and PLC with touch-screen HMI, solution is available for 6 and 12 ft long parts, with bore ID of 2.5-21 in., max part OD of 24 in., and weights to 4,000 lb. Control features load meter, capabilities for...
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Servo Honing System features 60 in. stroke.
Designed for bore diameters up to 12 in. or larger, all-electric Model SV-560 features 20 hp spindle, 0-300 rpm standard spindle speed, and max stroke rate of 90 fpm. Vertical CNC honing machine offers automatic geometry correction, auto-dwell for bore straightness, and synchronized servo axes that eliminate flattening of crosshatch angle. Measuring 87 x 81 x 89.5 in., system is suited for...
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Vertical CNC Honing Machine features modular design.
Engineered to scale from single-spindle machine to fully automated multi-spindle unit, Series SV-1000 handles part diameters of 0.120-2.56 in. and can size bores to accuracies of 0.00001 in. Servo-controlled stroking drive responds smoothly to motion profiles generated by control, while load-sensing tool feed system senses where and how much to hone bore. Rated at 7.5 kW, belt-driven spindle...
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Vertical CNC Honing System sizes and finishes deep bores.
Providing work envelope of 40 x 70 in. and weight capacity up to 2,000 lb, Model SV-310 delivers 30 in. stroke for bore sizing of small and medium-sized gas/diesel engine blocks, large gears, and air compressors. Machine features 5.5 kW/7.5 hp spindle and servo-controlled X-axis travel of 45 in. to allow automated honing of multi-bore blocks. Built on malleable iron base, Model SV-310 can hone...
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Advances in Honing Technology Help Small Engine Manufacturers Meet Emissions Standards
New honing technology from Sunnen Products Company can help small engine manufacturers meet or exceed today's strict emissions standards. The new technology can be found in a number of Sunnen honing machines including the new SV-1000 vertical honing system. The SV-1000 incorporates a WindowsÃ-® based CNC operating system to ensure the most precise bore geometry possible ...and tighter bore...
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Sunnen Honing Systems Improve Reliability of Hydraulic Components
Sunnen Products Company has introduced new technology to help hydraulic component manufacturers conform to zero-leak standards and greatly reduce warranty issues due to component leakage. The advanced technology is incorporated into a number of Sunnen honing systems, including the VSS(TM) Vertical Single Stroke HoningÃ-® System-- a multi-spindle, workhorse that meets the demand for critical...
Read More »Sunnen Acquires Long-Time Partner Hommel Präzision
A partner since 1950, Hommel Präzision has represented Sunnen Products Company and its comprehensive line of bore finishing equipment, tools and accessories in Cologne, Germany. As of January 2023, the company will continue its mission of providing honing and deep hole drilling solutions as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunnen. January 2023 – St. Louis, MO – Sunnen Products Company has...
Read More »Sunnen Promotes Chris Miltenberger to CEO
August 20, 2021, St. Louis, MO – Sunnen Products Company announced today the promotion of F. Christopher Miltenberger to the additional role of CEO. Mr. Miltenberger joined Sunnen as President/COO in 2015 with extensive operations, engineering, and business development experience. During his tenure he has been instrumental in Sunnen’s transformation of global operations, as well as improving...
Read More »Sunnen Products Company Launches New Website as Part of Brand Refresh
New site, launched July 8, caps an active period of growth and expansion within the St. Louis, MO-based company. St. Louis, MO – July 2020 – Sunnen Products Company has launched a new global website as the keystone of a brand refresh that caps an active period at Sunnen – including the acquisition of BTA Heller, expansion of worldwide manufacturing operations and entry into the deep hole...
Read More »Sunnen Engine Charity Sweepstakes Smashes Fund-raising Record with Help from âThe Kingâ and Sonny Leonard
The prize in the 31st annual sweepstakes at PRI was a custom-built engine from Sonny’s Automotive Racing. NASCAR legend Richard “The King” Petty stopped by the booth to greet fans and help raise $120K for Victory Junction. December 2019 – Sunnen set a new record of $120,000 in donations during the Sunnen Engine Charity Sweepstakes held at the 2019 Performance Racing Industry trade show...
Read More »Sunnenâ™s Dustman Named to Investment Advisory Council
Sunnen Products Company Director of Sales -- Americas, Thomas Dustman will serve on the 25-member council to provide advice and guidance on a myriad of business investment and economic development issues. St. Louis, MO – August 2019 – Sunnen Products Company’s Thomas Dustman has been named to the Investment Advisory Council (IAC) by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. Dustman, Director...
Read More »Sunnen Continues Expansion of Global Manufacturing Capabilities with New Manufacturing Plant in Monterrey, Mexico
St. Louis, MO – August 27, 2019 – Sunnen Products Company is expanding its global production footprint, opening a manufacturing facility in Monterrey Mexico to complement its production in the U.S., China, Switzerland, and Brazil. The company will move a portion of its abrasive and tooling products from its St. Louis operation to the Monterrey facility. The transition will be phased to begin...
Read More »Sunnen and ANS Collaborate on Friction and Wear Reduction Technology
Sunnen Product Company and Applied Nano Surfaces (ANS) sign a joint development program focused on ANS Triboconditioning®process that reduces friction and wear on a variety of honed parts and components. ST. LOUIS, MO – JULY 2019 – Sunnen Products Companyand Sweden’s Applied Nano Surfaces (ANS) have entered into a joint market development agreement to advance technology and applications...
Read More »Sunnen Brings BTA Heller Division to St. Louis
Last year’s acquisition of the premiere deep hole tooling and systems manufacturer positioned Sunnen as a single-source for bore creation and finishing solutions, unique to the industry. Now, the company is moving the new division to the company’s long-time headquarters in St. Louis, MO. The move will allow further development of tooling, systems and processes for precision bore applications....
Read More »Sunnen Establishes Direct Sales in Canada
Starting January 2019, Sunnen brings direct sales and service to Canada, providing an enhanced customer experience and full access to the company’s total bore solutions. December 2018 – Sunnen Products Company expands its direct sales operations to Canada with establishment of a Canada-based sales and support team. The move – effective January 1, 2019 – will provide increased access to...
Read More »Sunnen Products Company Acquires BTA Heller
U.S.-based honing systems manufacturer has acquired the premiere deep hole tooling and systems manufacturer to provide complete bore creation and finishing solutions. ST. LOUIS, MO – February 2018 – Sunnen Products Company has acquired BTA Heller Incorporated, a US-based manufacturer of deep hole tooling and systems for primary hole generation. This move aims to expand Sunnen’s industry...
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