The Sunnen CRG-750 is a well-known, compact rod and cap grinder built for precision grinding and resurfacing of connecting rods, bearing caps, journal caps, and various small-to-mid sized machined components. This listing includes the additional main-cap attachment, which expands the grinder’s capability — allowing resurfacing of main bearing caps, bulk-engine cap sets, and larger machined surfaces, adding versatility to the core CRG-750 platform.
As a used unit with the main-cap fixture, this setup offers an excellent value for machine shops, engine-rebuilder shops, or remanufacturers looking for a flexible grinder capable of rod/cap work and main-cap resurfacing — without investing in a full-size industrial grinder. Its manageable footprint, established build quality, and adaptability make it a solid mid-tier machine for rebuild shops, performance shops, or mixed-workload environments.
Includes Main-Cap Grinding Attachment — Expands standard rod/cap capability, enabling main bearing cap resurfacing, bulk-cap sets, and larger surfaces beyond just rods and small caps.
Precision Hardened Face Plate — Provides a stable, flat grinding surface to ensure accurate, repeatable results across rods, caps, and main caps.
Compact & Shop-Friendly Footprint — Smaller and easier to accommodate than large industrial grinders; ideal for medium-size shops, rebuild bays, or mixed-use engine shops.
Versatile Application Range — Suitable for connecting rods, rod caps, main bearing caps, journals, small shafts, and many other machined components — useful across automotive, performance, diesel-reman, and light-industrial work.
Durable, Shop-Duty Construction — Built with heavy-duty housing, vibration-dampened drive, and reliable components, engineered for repeated use in busy engine shops.
Cost-Effective Used Equipment Option — Offers many capabilities of larger rod/cap-and-cap-set grinders at lower acquisition and operating cost — good for shops expanding capabilities or adding rebuild services.
Flexible for Small- to Mid-Volume Work — Great for rebuild shops, custom engines, rod/cap sets, main-cap resurfacing — especially when volume doesn’t justify a large dedicated grinder.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Sunnen CRG-750 Rod & Cap Grinder (Used) + Main-Cap Attachment |
| Grinding Surface | Factory-hardened face plate (precision ground) |
| Wheel Size | Typical Ø ≈ 6″ (150 mm) wheel — standard for CRG-750 series |
| Power Supply | 115 V, single-phase (standard configuration) |
| Supported Work Types | Connecting rods, rod caps, main bearing caps, journal caps, small shafts, machined components |
| Construction | Heavy-duty steel housing, vibration-dampened belt drive, robust build for shop use |
| Applications | Rod/cap resurfacing, main-cap sets, journal/shaft cap work, custom rebuilds, small-batch production |
| Ideal For | Engine rebuild shops, remanufacturing shops, performance shops, mixed-use machine shops |
| Advantages | Expanded capability (rods + main caps), precision grinding, compact footprint, cost-effective used equipment |
| Limitations | Best suited for small-to-mid size caps/rods; may not be ideal for heavy-duty or large industrial crankshaft components |
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