Serdi 4.5 Power

The SERDI 4.5 Power is a heavy-duty, versatile valve-guide and valve-seat cutting machine designed to handle everything from small automotive heads to large heavy-duty, marine, diesel, or stationary engine cylinder heads. With SERDI’s patented triple air-cushion centering system, a robust built-in spindle and a highly rigid frame, the 4.5 Power delivers consistent, accurate valve-seat machining for a very wide range of engines — from micro-engines and motorcycles, all the way up to large stationary or industrial applications.

 

It’s engineered for shops that demand reliability, precision, and flexibility: whether you’re re-seating valves on small car heads or machining large diesel/marine heads, the 4.5 Power gives you the capacity, power, and control needed for professional head work.

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Key Features

  • Triple Air-Cushion Centering System — This patented system uses three air-float stages (including a spherical-cushion “live pilot”) so the machine automatically aligns to each valve guide, even if the guide or head is slightly misaligned or angled — delivering excellent concentricity and seat alignment.
  • Wide Seat Diameter Capacity: 16 mm – 120 mm (0.6″ – 4.72″) — Compatible with small automotive valve seats up to large industrial or diesel engine valves — offering broad versatility.
  • Powerful 2.2 kW Built-In Spindle Motor — Provides the torque and stability needed for cutting both small and large valve seats, including hardened seats and heavy-duty applications.
  • Smooth Variable Spindle Speed (80–840 rpm) — Allows precise control over cutting speed for different seat profiles or materials.
  • Heavy-Duty Cast-Iron Construction & Rigid Frame — Provides stability and minimal vibration even when machining large heads or performing heavy seat cuts.
  • Large Table & Clamping Capacity — Air-floated table supports heavy and large cylinder heads; clamping system accommodates vertical or inclined valve-guide heads — suitable for automotive, diesel, marine, stationary-engine, and industrial heads.
  • Digital Depth Control (0.01 mm / 0.0004″ resolution) — Ensures precise seat depth control and consistency across multiple valves or heads.
  • Optional Vacuum Tester and Seat-Seal Check — Some configurations allow checking valve seat sealing before removing the head — useful for heavy-duty or performance work where sealing integrity is critical.
SpecificationValue
ModelSERDI 4.5 Power Valve Guide & Seat Machine
Seat Diameter Capacity16 – 120 mm (0.6″ – 4.72″)
Spindle Motor Power2.2 kW
Spindle Speed80 – 840 rpm
Centering SystemTriple air-cushion automatic centering (live pilot)
Minimum Guide Diameter CompatibilityDown to 4 mm (0.16″) guide inserts
Table / Head Support CapacityCapable of heavy & large cylinder heads (automotive to diesel / stationary engines)
Depth Control Accuracy0.01 mm (0.0004″) resolution
Machine WeightApprox. 1,500 kg (3,306 lbs)
Typical ApplicationsAutomotive, diesel, marine, industrial, stationary-engine cylinder heads — full range seats & guide work

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Decades before today’s engine shops trusted our equipment, Tony was already deep in the craft — rebuilding motors, machining blocks, and pushing for better precision.

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