BFW Horizontal Lathes PL series has been developed for solutions for high-productivity machines.

• Extensive series range, turning lengths 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 4500 mm in 2 center heights and several configurations.
• Built on the PL600 platform with same bed, headstock, tailstock, and Z and X axes, so all special features specified in PL600U are applicable here
• Spindle C axis position feedback is by hollow shaft encoder.
• In the case of a large spindle bore 180 – 230 mm, the feedback is by normal encoder with timing pulleys and belt
• Hydraulic power pack with float level switch

• Single piece cast iron bed
• Integral hardened and ground guide ways
• In built geared head stock
• High rigidity Hydraulic clamping turret
• Servo live tool turret (Optional)
• C-Axis and Live tools (Optional)
• Easy accessibility to turret to tool change

• Optional higher power Fanuc 30/37 or Siemens 28/34 kW
• Optional spindle nose A2-15 with larger front bearings for chucks of 630 mm dia.
• CNC systems from Fanuc and Siemens on request
• Machine color as per customer requirement
• Special turret disc suitable for tool shanks of 40 ht x 32 width and up to 110 mm overhang for crankshaft journal turning applications