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VTL 8000 – VTL 20000

VERTICAL TURNING LATHE

The VTL 8000 – VTL 20000 Series Conventional Vertical Turning Lathes are engineered for ultra-large diameter and ultra-heavy component machining applications requiring maximum rigidity, massive load carrying capability, and stable heavy-duty cutting performance. Built with reinforced twin-column construction, heavy cross rail systems, hydraulic counter-balanced ram heads, hardened guideways, and ultra-high torque table drives, these machines are designed for continuous machining of massive industrial components under demanding production conditions.

Quick Technical Details

  • Table Diameter Range8000 – 20000 mm
  • Maximum Turning DiameterUp to 22000 mm
  • Maximum Working HeightUp to 6000 mm
  • Maximum Job Load CapacityUp to 300 MT
  • Main Drive PowerUp to 350 HP
  • Table Speed Range1 – 30 RPM
  • Accuracy StandardAs per IS Standards

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VTL 8000 - VTL 20000

Full Technical Specifications | Sahil Machines • Heavy Turning Division

Make in India
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Maximum Turning Diametermm12000120001500018000Up to 22000
Maximum Working Heightmm3000 / 50003000 / 4000 / 50003000 / 4000 / 50003000 / 4000 / 50004000 / 5000 / 6000
Maximum Job Load CapacityMT100100150200Up to 300
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Table Diametermm800010000120001500020000
Chuck Type-4 Jaw Chuck4 Jaw Chuck4 Jaw Chuck4 Jaw Chuck4 Jaw Chuck
Main Drive Motorhp125150200250Up to 350
Table Speed Rangerpm3 – 303 – 303 – 303 – 301 – 20
Main Drive System-VFD with AC MotorVFD with AC MotorVFD with AC MotorVFD with AC MotorVFD / Gear Driven
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Number of Columns-22222
Column Design-Heavy Duty Twin Column ConstructionHeavy Duty Twin Column ConstructionHeavy Duty Twin Column ConstructionHeavy Duty Twin Column ConstructionHeavy Duty Twin Column Construction
Column Guide Ways-Integral Guide WaysIntegral Guide WaysIntegral Guide WaysIntegral Guide WaysIntegral Guide Ways
Top Support-Heavy Duty Beam Support for Column RigidityHeavy Duty Beam Support for Column RigidityHeavy Duty Beam Support for Column RigidityHeavy Duty Beam Support for Column RigidityHeavy Duty Beam Support for Column Rigidity
Base Structure-Graded Cast Iron / Heavy Duty Fabricated Construction depending on machine sizeGraded Cast Iron / Heavy Duty Fabricated Construction depending on machine sizeGraded Cast Iron / Heavy Duty Fabricated Construction depending on machine sizeGraded Cast Iron / Heavy Duty Fabricated Construction depending on machine sizeGraded Cast Iron / Heavy Duty Fabricated Construction depending on machine size
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Vertical Travelmm3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 depending on model3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 depending on model3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 depending on model3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 depending on model3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 depending on model
Rail Guide Ways-Hardened & Ground Steel Guide WaysHardened & Ground Steel Guide WaysHardened & Ground Steel Guide WaysHardened & Ground Steel Guide WaysHardened & Ground Steel Guide Ways
Rail Lifting-Automatic Lifting & Lowering SystemAutomatic Lifting & Lowering SystemAutomatic Lifting & Lowering SystemAutomatic Lifting & Lowering SystemAutomatic Lifting & Lowering System
Protection-Machine specific covers / guards as requiredMachine specific covers / guards as requiredMachine specific covers / guards as requiredMachine specific covers / guards as requiredMachine specific covers / guards as required
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Ram Material-EN9 Forged SteelEN9 Forged SteelEN9 Forged SteelEN9 Forged SteelEN9 Forged Steel
Ram Cross Sectionmm300 × 300300 × 300400 × 400400 × 400450 × 450
Horizontal Travelmm5700570071008600Up to 11000
Vertical Ram Travelmm1000 / 1500 / 25001500 / 2000 / 25001500 / 2000 / 25001500 / 2000 / 25002000 / 2500 / 3000
Ram Swivel Rangedeg±30°±30°±30°±30°±30°
Counter Balance-HydraulicHydraulicHydraulicHydraulicHydraulic
Maximum Tool Sizemm50 × 5050 × 5050 × 5050 × 5063 × 63
Standard Head-Single Ram HeadSingle Ram HeadSingle Ram HeadSingle Ram HeadSingle Ram Head
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Feed Rangem/min0.1 – 10.1 – 10.1 – 10.1 – 10.1 – 1
Rapid Traversem/min22222
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Gearbox Make-Nord / Bonfiglioli / Reputed MakeNord / Bonfiglioli / Reputed MakeNord / Bonfiglioli / Reputed MakeNord / Bonfiglioli / Reputed MakeNord / Bonfiglioli / Reputed Make
Gears Material-Alloy Steel EN9 / EN353Alloy Steel EN9 / EN353Alloy Steel EN9 / EN353Alloy Steel EN9 / EN353Alloy Steel EN9 / EN353
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Power Supply-3 Phase, 440V, 50Hz3 Phase, 440V, 50Hz3 Phase, 440V, 50Hz3 Phase, 440V, 50Hz3 Phase, 440V, 50Hz
Voltage Tolerance-±10%±10%±10%±10%±10%
Electrical Components-Siemens / ABBSiemens / ABBSiemens / ABBSiemens / ABBSiemens / ABB
Feed Drives-AC MotorsAC MotorsAC MotorsAC MotorsAC Motors
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Main Motorhp125150200250Up to 350
Feed Motorhp1010152020
Lubrication Motorhp0.5 × 2 Nos.0.5 × 2 Nos.0.5 × 2 Nos.0.5 × 2 Nos.1 × 2 Nos.
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Bearings-SKF / KOYOSKF / KOYOSKF / KOYOSKF / KOYOSKF / KOYO
Machine Castings-High Grade Cast Iron / Heavy Duty Fabricated ConstructionHigh Grade Cast Iron / Heavy Duty Fabricated ConstructionHigh Grade Cast Iron / Heavy Duty Fabricated ConstructionHigh Grade Cast Iron / Heavy Duty Fabricated ConstructionHigh Grade Cast Iron / Heavy Duty Fabricated Construction
Ram Material-EN9 Forged SteelEN9 Forged SteelEN9 Forged SteelEN9 Forged SteelEN9 Forged Steel
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Machine Accuracy-As per IS StandardsAs per IS StandardsAs per IS StandardsAs per IS StandardsAs per IS Standards
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Chuck-Heavy Duty 4 Jaw ChuckHeavy Duty 4 Jaw ChuckHeavy Duty 4 Jaw ChuckHeavy Duty 4 Jaw ChuckHeavy Duty 4 Jaw Chuck
Ram Head-Single Ram HeadSingle Ram HeadSingle Ram HeadSingle Ram HeadSingle Ram Head
Control Panel-Interlocked Electrical Control StationInterlocked Electrical Control StationInterlocked Electrical Control StationInterlocked Electrical Control StationInterlocked Electrical Control Station
Lubrication-Centralized Lubrication on Sliding WaysCentralized Lubrication on Sliding WaysCentralized Lubrication on Sliding WaysCentralized Lubrication on Sliding WaysCentralized Lubrication on Sliding Ways
Cross Rail Lift-AutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
Coolant System-Included / Optional depending on modelIncluded / Optional depending on modelIncluded / Optional depending on modelIncluded / Optional depending on modelIncluded / Optional depending on model
Electricals-Siemens / ABBSiemens / ABBSiemens / ABBSiemens / ABBSiemens / ABB
Tool Kit-Service Tools SetService Tools SetService Tools SetService Tools SetService Tools Set
DescriptionUnitVTL 8000VTL 10000VTL 12000VTL 15000VTL 20000
Additional Ram Head-OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
DRO System-OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Linear Scales-OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Machine Guards-OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Telescopic Covers-OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Chip Conveyor-OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Coolant System & Tank-OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Anti-Friction Coating-OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
CNC Compatibility Upgrade-AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable

Application Components

  • Forged Ring
  • Mill Base
  • Ring Gear
  • Runner

Machine Highlights

  • Extreme Capacity Machining

    Designed for machining ultra-large diameter and ultra-heavy components with maximum rigidity, structural stability, and high load carrying capability.

  • Massive Structural Rigidity

    Reinforced twin-column construction with heavy cross rail design ensures stable heavy cutting performance during continuous machining operations.

  • Ultra High Torque Table Drive

    Powerful VFD and geared drive systems provide exceptional low RPM torque for large diameter turning applications.

  • Hydraulic Counter Balanced Ram

    Heavy EN9 forged ram with hydraulic balancing enables smooth ram movement and stable machining performance under extreme cutting conditions.

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Advanced Technology Options

  • Mega Heavy Machining Platform

    Designed for ultra-large diameter and mega-heavy industrial machining operations across power, hydro, nuclear, marine, mining, and heavy fabrication sectors.

  • High Torque Table Drive

    Advanced VFD and geared drive systems provide stable heavy-duty low-speed turning capability for large workpieces.

  • Flexible Configuration

    Supports additional ram heads, DRO systems, machine guarding, linear scales, and customized tooling systems.

  • Future Ready Machine Design

    Machine platform supports future CNC retrofit upgrades, automation systems, and advanced tooling integrations.

Our Legacy

  • 60+

    YEARS OF LEGACY

  • 20+

    COUNTRIES SERVED

  • 5000+

    MACHINE INSTALLATIONS

  • 350+

    ENGINEERING EXPERTS

Frequently Ask Questions

Delivery timelines generally range from 32 weeks depending upon machine size, configuration, machining height, ram arrangement, and optional systems.