Series 1500 TMM

Spindles & Adapters

Solutions for All Tooling Styles

Parlec spindles are the heaviest, most rugged, most accurate spindles available on any tool measuring machine. Most common styles are available as standard. Parlec’s unique competency in designing and manufacturing the best in precision rotating toolholders, boring and tapping systems, and workholding products has also provided our TMM customers access to designers and craftsmen who will custom craft fixtures and adapters, to fit your exact application.


All of Parlec’s rotating spindle products use ultra-precision bearings. The ID taper is match-ground as a complete assembly ensuring exceptional control of runout and concentricity. The sealed design eliminates any contamination from the shop environment and provides precision and reliability year after year.

The P50TBS-2500 spindle will handle tools up to 375kg and comes standard with vacuum clamping.


The P1500-TBS spindle combines a sealed precision bearing system in a durable, compact body perfectly suited to the small footprint of the Series 1500 platform.



Spindle System

Part Number Style Series 90° Lock 360° Lock Clamping Concentricity Match Ground Runout @ 400mm
P1500-H63TBS HSK63 Taper (Style 63A, 63C, 63E, 80B, 80D, 80F) 1500 Yes Mechanical Internal Drawbar <.0005mm Yes Less than .007mm
P1500-C5TBS CAPTO C5 1500 Yes Mechanical Internal Drawbar <.0005mm Yes Less than .007mm
P1500-TBS ISO 50 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) 1500 Yes Mechanical Vacuum <.0005mm Yes Less than .007mm
P1500B-TBS ISO 50 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) 1500 No Mechanical None <.0005mm Yes Less than .007mm
P1500-40TBS ISO 40 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) 1500 Yes Mechanical Vacuum <.0005mm Yes Less than .007mm
P1500B-40TBS ISO 40 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) 1500 No Mechanical None <.0005mm Yes Less than .007mm
P40TBS-2500 ISO 40 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) 2500 Yes Electronic Vacuum <.0005mm Yes Less than .007mm
P50TBS-2500 ISO 50 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) 2500 Yes Electronic Vacuum <.0005mm Yes Less than .007mm
P60TBS-2500 ISO 60 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) 2500 Yes Electronic Vacuum <.0005mm Yes Less than .007mm
Other spindle styles and special designs available upon request.


For P1500 & P50 Spindle Systems

Parlec offers a wide range of adapters to fit almost any tool type. If you don’t see something here, please call us for more information or a quote.


Optical Zero Gages

  • Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
  • Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high-wear resistance.
  • Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
  • All zero gages are calibrated in our gage lab and laser etched with actual dimensions.
  • All zero gages are shipped with certification document.
Part Number Taper Projection
P40-20ZG3 ISO 40 76.20
P50-20ZG3 ISO 50 76.20
P60-20ZG6 ISO 60 152.40
Many other configurations available. Please call 1-800-866-5872 for more information.

Test Bars

  • Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
  • Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high-wear resistance.
  • Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
  • All test bars are calibrated in our gage lab and laser etched with actual height from taper gage line.
  • All test bars are shipped with certification document.
Part Number Taper Projection (mm)
P40-20TB12 ISO 40 304.80
P40-20TB18 ISO 40 457.20
P50-20TB12 ISO 50 304.80
P50-20TB18 ISO 50 457.20
P50-20TB6 ISO 50 152.40
P60-20TB18 ISO 60 457.20
Many other configurations available. Please call 1-800-866-5872 for more information.

Tapered Reducing Adapters

  • Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
  • Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high-wear resistance.
  • Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
  • All adapters are calibrated in our gage lab and laser etched with actual height from taper gage line.
  • All adapters are shipped with certification document.
Part Number O.D. Taper I.D. Taper O.D. (mm)
P50-30 ISO 50 ISO 30 101.60
P50-35 ISO 50 ISO 35 101.60
P50-40 ISO 50 ISO 40 101.60
P50-45 ISO 50 ISO 45 127.00
P60-40 ISO 60 ISO 40 139.70
P60-45 ISO 60 ISO 45 139.70
P60-50 ISO 60 ISO 50 139.70

HSK Adapters

  • Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
  • Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high-wear resistance.
  • Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
  • All adapters are calibrated in our gage lab and laser etched with actual height from taper gage line.
  • All adapters are shipped with certification document.
Part Number Size (mm) HSK Size
P50-HSK32 50.00 HSK 32-A/C/E/
40B/40D
P50-HSK40 57.00 HSK 40-A/C/E/50B/
50D/50F
P50-HSK50 68.00 HSK 50-A/C/E/63B/
63D/63F
P50-HSK63 80.00 HSK 63-A/C/E/80B/
80D/80F
P50-HSK80 100.00 HSK 80-A/C/100B/100D
P50-HSK100 118.00 HSK 100-A/C/125B/125D

VDI Adapters

  • Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
  • Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high-wear resistance.
  • Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
  • All adapters are calibrated in our gage lab and laser etched with actual height from taper gage line.
  • All adapters are shipped with certification document.
Part Number Size O.D. (mm) “Z” Height (mm)
P50-20VDI 20 VDI 114.3 54.60
P50-25VDI 25 VDI 114.3 54.60
P50-30VDI 30 VDI 114.3 54.60
P50-40VDI 40 VDI 114.3 54.60
P50-50VDI 50 VDI 120.6 101.60
P50-60VDI 60 VDI 127 101.60

CAPTO Adapters

  • Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
  • Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high-wear resistance.
  • Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
  • All adapters are calibrated in our gage lab and laser etched with actual dimensions.
  • All adapters are shipped with certification document.
Part Number Size “Z” Height (mm)
P50-CAPTO-C3 CAPTO C3 75.4
P50-CAPTO-C4 CAPTO C4 85.4
P50-CAPTO-C5 CAPTO C5 96.4
P50-CAPTO-C6 CAPTO C6 119.4
P50-CAPTO-C8 CAPTO C8 140.4