Vertical Lathe Guard Features
We offer a unique line of Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL) safety guards: the TGS-01 with one screen and the TGS-02 with two screens. These guards are made in custom sizes.
- Polycarbonate windows
- Slides up & down for easy chuck access and free space for cleaning
- Base feet for ground anchoring.
- Includes safety interlock switches
- Includes auxiliary lateral screens
- Support for vertical sliding with a double-sleeved bearing
- Counterweight system with PVC-coated steel cables
Demonstration Video
Screen Sizing Information
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| P/N | Standard screen height | Features |
| TGS 01 | 500mm (20”) | Single sliding screen |
| TGS 02 | 1000mm (40”) | Dual sliding screens |
What is a VTL?
Vertical turret lathes, or VTLs for short, are similar to a standard lathe but with a different orientation. VTLs are used to machine or bore large-diameter parts that a standard lathe cannot. There are still a large number of old VTLs in use worldwide with no safeguards. Ferndale Safety upgrades many of these machines each year, including the vertical lathe guard shown above.
Installation Challenges
Installing a massive guard around a machine never meant to be guarded is challenging. For some devices, the vertical lathe guard blocks critical handwheels. We have developed a remote control system that solves handwheel problems. Click here to see our remote control of the handwheel project.
