Riten INdustries INc.
Riten Industries is a trusted U.S. manufacturer specializing in precision-engineered live centers, dead centers, and face drivers for turning, grinding, and hard turning applications.
With solutions designed for everything from heavy-duty lathe work to high-speed CNC operations, Riten products deliver long service life, high concentricity, and dependable performance under demanding machining conditions. Their centers are widely used in aerospace, automotive, power generation, and general manufacturing environments requiring maximum spindle support and precision during rotation. Factory Tooling Solutions represents Riten Industries in Kansas and Missoouri, providing local access to technical support, product selection guidance, and responsive service for shops and distributors needing spindle tooling solutions tailored to specific applications. |
Featured Products
Live Centers
Engineered for Precision and Durability
Riten's Live Centers are renowned for their precision in a wide range of applications from high-speed turning to heavy-duty machining. Constructed with through-hardened 52100 bearing steel spindles and case-hardened shells, these centers are designed to withstand rigorous use.
Each live center incorporates matched angular contact bearings, ensuring concentricity and extended service life.
Available in various configurations, including heavy-duty, high-speed, spring-loaded and Replaceable Bell Head models, Riten's live centers are suitable for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing. Their design ensures minimal runout and optimal load distribution, enhancing machining accuracy and efficiency. |
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Face Drivers
Get Complete access to your workpiece
Riten's Face Drivers revolutionize the turning process by allowing complete access to the workpiece in a single setup. This approach eliminates the need for multiple chucking operations, significantly reducing cycle times and increasing throughput.
Designed with precision and adaptability in mind, Riten's face drivers accommodate a variety of workpiece sizes and materials. Their construction ensures consistent performance, making them ideal for applications in the automotive, aerospace, and heavy machinery sectors.
By facilitating uniform pressure distribution and secure workpiece engagement, these face drivers enhance surface finish quality and dimensional accuracy. |
Repair & Rebuild Program
Extending Tool Life and Performance
Riten's comprehensive Repair & Rebuild Program offers a cost-effective solution to extend the life of your workholding tools. Standard live centers can be rebuilt to "like new" condition at 40% of the cost of a new unit.
This process includes complete disassembly, inspection, replacement of bearings, seals, and spindles, and reassembly to original specifications. Rebuilt tools receive the same factory warranty as new products, ensuring confidence in their performance.
If a tool is deemed beyond repair, Riten provides a trade-in allowance of up to 35% toward the purchase of a new equivalent model. This program not only restores tool functionality but also contributes to sustainable manufacturing practices by reducing waste. |