Virtual Design Assistant

Answer the questions below and add photos where asked. Our engineering team uses your answers to design your guarding and prepare a quote.

For VTL Vertical Turning Lathe Guard - Vertical Lift

Company Contact Information

Disclaimer

While performing this assessment ensure the machine is not in use and you are following your internal LOTO procedures.

Machine Information General

Does the machine have a nameplate?

Standard Machine Features

Diagram
Diagram

Please Read

Please enter the approximate location for counterweighted posts. The image shown is a typical configuration for both the machine mount and floor mount style guards. Review the area around machine and ensure there are no obstructions for mounting. Measure from the center of the table to the center of a 12-inch square. This allows for some error.

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Table Type *
Is there a platform around machine?
Is there a pit around machine?
Is there existing guarding on the machine?
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Is the machine start/stop a kicker/shift-style or button controlled? *
Are there any other tanks/levers or obstructions around the table that will make guarding difficult?
Is there a side head on the left of machine that is in use?

Process Features

Are there any dust collection units, grinding heads, or special ram attachments that are used during the process?

Electrical Features

Does this new guarding need to be interlocked?

Guard Style and Options

Guard Style Preference ( based on information provided not all options will be applicable) we will try to accommodate your choice below *
Guard Options Sheild Type *
How far above the table should the guard be. IMPORTANT (the minimum is as thick as the table. The maximum for a single door would be from the table to the floor or platform minus half of the table thickness.) *
degrees
Left Side Access
Right Side Access
Check all options desired

Summary

Calculated from your answers.

Table Diameter—
GH Resultant—
Number of Vertical Sliding Guards—
Sliding Guard Material—
Guard Height—
Mounting StyleFloor Mount
Side Access DoorLeft: —, Right: — (NOT Interlocked)
Interlocked Control PackageNone
RPM Detection Guard Lock Cable LengthNone
Options—

Your answers go to our sales and engineering team. We’ll email you a copy.