Vertical Lathe Guard Features
We have a unique line of Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL) safety guards with our models TGS-01 with one screen and the TGS-02 with two screens. These guards are made of 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 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 regular lathe could not do. There are still a large number of old VTLs that are still used worldwide with no safeguarding. Ferndale Safety upgrades many of these machines each year with safety upgrades, including the vertical lathe guard shown above.
Installation Challenges
Installing a massive guard around a machine never designed for guarding 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.
