Rotary Coolant Adapter (RCA)
The Rotary Coolant Adapter (RCA) is a cost-effective system that provides the ability to utilize modern through-coolant cutting tools on machines that do not have through-spindle coolant. CNC machines with automatic tool change and machines with manual clamping systems can both utilize the RCA.
For use with:
For use with:
- T-A drill holders
- Structural steel T-A drill holders
- Universal drill holders




Technical Information

1 |
Nonrotating member of machine |
2 |
Spindle |
3 |
Hose |
4 |
Hose Fitting |
5 |
Rotary Coolant Adapter |
6 |
Thrust Washer |
7 |
Retaining Ring |
8 |
T-A Drill Holder |
9 |
Stud to provide positive stop |
10 |
Stud assembled into RCA |
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WARNING: RCA rotation during drilling can cause hose and/or hose fitting failure, machinery damage and/or serious injury. To prevent, use RCA and positive stop studs when drilling. Factory technical assistance is also available for your specific applications. |

Imperial or Metric | Item Number | Inner Diameter (ID) | Outer Diameter (OD): | Length (L1): | Thread for Driving Rod (Thread) | Pipe Tap (P1) | Max Recommended RPM | ** Repair Kits | *** RCA O-Ring Replacement |
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0.750" | 1.750" | 0.875" | 5/16" - 18 | 2T1-2SR | 2T1-2OR-10 | 1/8 NPT | 3500 |
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1.000" | 2.125" | 1.125" | 5/16" - 18 | 2T1-3SR | 2T1-3OR-10 | 1/8 NPT | 2500 |
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1.250" | 2.500" | 1.375" | 3/8" - 16 | 2T1-4SR | 2T1-4OR-10 | 1/4 NPT | 2000 |
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1.750" | 3.000" | 1.375" | 3/8" - 16 | 2T1-5SR | 2T1-5OR-10 | 1/4 NPT | 1500 |
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2.250" | 3.750" | 1.750" | 1/2" - 13 | 2T1-6SR | 2T1-6OR-10 | 1/2 NPT | 1100 |
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19.1 mm | 44.5 mm | 22.2 mm | M8 x 1.25 | 2T1-2SR | 2T1-2OR-10 | 1/8 BSPT | 3500 |
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25.4 mm | 54.0 mm | 28.6 mm | M8 x 1.25 | 2T1-3SR | 2T1-3OR-10 | 1/8 BSPT | 2500 |
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31.8 mm | 63.5 mm | 34.9 mm | M10 x 1.50 | 2T1-4SR | 2T1-4OR-10 | 1/4 BSPT | 2000 |
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44.5 mm | 76.2 mm | 34.9 mm | M10 x 1.50 | 2T1-5SR | 2T1-5OR-10 | 1/4 BSPT | 1500 |
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57.2 mm | 95.3 mm | 44.5 mm | M10 x 1.50 | 2T1-6SR | 2T1-6OR-10 | 1/2 BSPT | 1100 |
NOTE: Rotary Coolant Adapter comes complete with: (1) RCA, (2) O-Rings, (2) Snap-Rings, and (2) Thrust Washers.
**RCA Repair Kit includes (2) O-rings, (2) snap rings, and (2) thrust washers.
***Rotary Coolant Adapter O-Ring Replacement: 10 pieces per package.
NOTE: Max recommended pressure is 600 PSI (42 bar).
NOTE: Recommendations above are based on water and oil based coolants.
