Foley United debuts new grinder technology with 653, 633 models

Foley United has introduced “the biggest innovative leap in grinder technology in two decades” with the 653 AccuMaster and 633 AccuPro spin/relief reel grinders, according to the company. Foley United unveiled the machines at the 2015 Golf Industry Show, held Feb. 21-26 in San Antonio.

The new Accu-Touch control system allows users to set pre-defined spin and relief programs.

An animated tutorial feature (right) walks new and inexperienced operators through set-up step by step and can be easily bypassed to save time for experienced operators. Predetermined spin speeds and relief torque based on reel make, diameter and blade count are all new features. Foley United is the only grinder supplier in the world that offers this type of technology, according to the company.

Another design change is the Accu-Reel Selector (left), a rear roller mounting system that is adjustable and perfectly locates the reel based on manufacturer and diameter.

Foley has captured the tight tolerance relationship between fixed rear rollers and the bearing housing/reel shafts on cutting units and made the adjustments needed to remove taper or cone-shape minimal and nearly nonexistent.

The new Relief Angle Adjuster tells the operator where to position the relief finger to automatically provide correct angles and clearances based on reel manufacturer when choosing to conduct an “auto-index” full recondition grind. Also, a new Counter-Balanced Spin Drive system pivots and floats for an easy connection directly to the reel shaft and is easily moved from side to side.