Hydraulic Turret-type

Hydraulic Turret-type

BVL 500 H | BVL 550 H | BVL 700 H | BVL 800 H | BVL 900 H | BVL 1250 H

VTL H series, built for heavy industries like oil & gas, earthmoving, and automotive, features cast iron bed, box construction, heavy spindle, hydraulic turret, and wide guideways, ensuring stability, accuracy, and vibration-free machining of large-diameter components.

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Standard Features

  • 12 station Hydraulic Turret
  • Machine lamp, 3-tier lamp & manual pulse generator on machine control panel
  • Safety door interlock
  • AC unit for electrical cabinet
  • Hydraulic power pack with float level switch
  • Heavy-duty LM guides for X & Z-axis

Unique Features

  • High Rigid Structure, Base, and sub-assembly parts
  • Extensive series range
  • Rapid traverse rates of 20 m/min reduce cycle times. Linear motion guide-ways on the X & Z axes ensure better positioning and repeatability.
  • Heavy-duty spindle, high speed bi-directional hydraulic turret assures vibration-free cutting
  • Wide access to the chuck zone facilitates ease of loading and unloading of parts.

Optional Features

  • Chip conveyor ( slat for steel or scraper for cast Iron)
  • Two speed gear-box is an optional feature available for 800 H, 900 H, 1250 H machines
  • Fixture tooling and prove out of the component
  • High power spindle 22/30 kW ( Not applicable with 2-speed gearbox)
  • High column (220 mm for higher daylight area in lieu of STD column) for 800 H, 900 H, 1250 H machines
  • Machine color as per customer requirement
  • Inch or metric serration chuck as per customer requirement
  • Auto door, Extra set of jaws, boring sleeves, and MT sleeves

Specification Details

To meet the requirements of heavy engineering industries such as Oil & Gas, Earth Moving, and Automobile, VTL H series machines deliver their best-graded cast iron bed and column assuring thermal stability and better machine life accuracy along with great rigidity, strength, and performance. Box type construction, heavy-duty spindle, high-speed bi-directional hydraulic turret, and wider guide ways assure vibration-free cutting. VTL finds its wide application for machining of bigger diameter heavy components like valve body, motor body, break drum, disc brake, etc.

Turret Series
BVL 500 H
BVL 550 H
BVL 700 H
BVL 800 H
Swing diameter (mm)
650
650
800
1100
Maximum turning diameter (mm)
500 (for 100 mm length)
550 (for 100 mm length)
640 (for 100 mm length)
820 (for 150 mm length)
Standard turning diameter (mm)
400
450
600
600
Maximum turning length (mm)
500
700
700
850
Spindle nose
A2-8
A2-8
A2-11
A2-11
Working volume (mm, H × D)
400 × 500
450 × 700
640 × 700
600 × 850
Turret Series
BVL 900
BVL 1250 H
Swing diameter (mm)
1100
1350
Maximum turning diameter (mm)
900 (for 150 mm length)
1250 (for 150 mm length)
Standard turning diameter (mm)
800
800
Maximum turning length (mm)
800
800
Spindle nose
A2-11
Geared spindle
Working volume (mm, H × D)
800 × 800
800 × 800

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Hydraulic Turret-type Vertical Lathes (Turret Series)

Hydraulic Turret-type vertical lathes (also referred to as the Turret Series / VTL H series) are designed for heavy engineering environments where large-diameter components, stable cutting, and repeatable results are non-negotiable. Built for industries such as oil & gas, earthmoving, and automotive, the series combines a graded cast-iron bed and column, box-type construction, a heavy-duty spindle, and a high-speed bi-directional hydraulic turret to support stable, vibration-free machining.

The Hydraulic Turret-type range includes models such as BVL 500 H, 550 H, 700 H, 800 H, 900 H, and 1250 H—covering a broad envelope for different component sizes and production requirements.

Key advantages of Hydraulic Turret-type vertical lathes

Heavy-duty turning performance for large-diameter components

Hydraulic Turret-type VTLs are built for machining bigger diameter heavy components. The combination of box-type construction, a heavy-duty spindle, and a high-speed bi-directional hydraulic turret is designed to support stable cutting and dependable outcomes in demanding applications.

Rigidity and thermal stability for long-cycle consistency

The series uses a graded cast-iron bed and column to support thermal stability and long-term accuracy. For production work, this stability helps reduce drift across longer cycles and supports repeatable performance shift after shift.

Faster cycle times through production-focused machine dynamics

Cycle time isn’t only cutting time—it’s also positioning time. Hydraulic Turret-type machines feature rapid traverse capability (with higher values available depending on model) to help reduce non-cut time in production turning workflows.

Repeatable positioning through X/Z linear motion guideways

The platform uses heavy-duty linear motion guideways on the X and Z axes to support better positioning and repeatability—especially important when turning operations must be consistent across batches.

Easier part handling and operator-friendly access

Hydraulic Turret-type machines emphasize wide access to the chuck zone, supporting easier loading and unloading of heavy components. The design intent is a more practical shopfloor workflow—especially when cranes or handling systems are part of the process.

Hydraulic Turret-type configurations

Standard platform foundation

Hydraulic Turret-type VTLs include standard features intended to support safe, repeatable daily operation in heavy engineering environments.

  • 12-station hydraulic turret

  • Safety door interlock

  • AC unit for the electrical cabinet

  • Hydraulic power pack with float level switch

  • Heavy-duty LM guides for X and Z axes

  • Operator essentials such as machine lamp, 3-tier lamp, and manual pulse generator on the control panel

Unique value: what the Turret Series emphasizes

The Turret Series is positioned around practical outcomes for heavy turning:

  • High rigid structure in the base and sub-assemblies

  • Extensive series range to match different work envelopes

  • Linear motion guideways on X and Z axes to support better positioning and repeatability

  • Heavy-duty spindle and high-speed bi-directional hydraulic turret designed for vibration-free cutting

  • Wide access to the chuck zone to simplify part handling

Optional upgrades for chip control, power, and shopfloor workflow

Optional features allow the Hydraulic Turret-type platform to be tailored around material, component size, chip type, and production workflow.

  • Chip conveyor options (slat type for steel, or scraper type for cast iron)

  • Two-speed gearbox option available for selected larger models

  • High power spindle options (availability depends on configuration)

  • High column option for increased daylight area on selected models

  • Auto door and tooling/accessory options (such as extra jaws and sleeves)

  • Chuck serration options (inch or metric) and machine color options as required

Typical applications

Hydraulic Turret-type vertical lathes are suited for machining bigger diameter heavy components in industries such as oil & gas, earthmoving, and automotive.

Typical component examples include:

  • Valve bodies

  • Motor bodies

  • Brake drums and brake discs

  • Flywheels

These machines are designed for environments where heavy cuts, stable surface finish, and repeatability matter—especially when components are large, heavy, or produced in consistent batches.

Conclusion

Hydraulic Turret-type vertical lathes (Turret Series / VTL H series) are built for heavy-duty, large-diameter turning with a focus on rigidity, thermal stability, and production-ready workflow. With a 12-station hydraulic turret, heavy-duty guideways on X and Z, and configuration options for chip handling, spindle power, and part access, the series is designed to support vibration-free machining and repeatable results in demanding industries.

If you’re evaluating a turret vertical lathe for heavy engineering work—especially valve bodies, brake components, flywheels, and similar large-diameter parts—the Hydraulic Turret-type platform is designed to meet that production reality.

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