Safety Through Innovation · Made in the USA
Safety Through Innovation · Made in the USA
VTL Vertical Turning Lathe Chuck Guard
Side Swing Opening Guard
Made in USA
If you need technical support in selecting features and design criteria, Odiz Safety has a VTL design questionnaire that you can perform in 10-15 minutes from your phone. When you submit the report, it will be emailed to our sales and technical team to provide you with a robust design and quotation. Simple click the link below and follow the process:
Options
May Extend Leadtime as Scratch Resistant Lexan is special order
You have the option to pick just a switch or a complete control enclosure. This enclosure is designed for integration into the machines START/STOP circuitry.
If you select an RPM Detection interlock system, you may required extended length wiring based on your desired enclosure location.
Not sure where to start? Use our Virtual Design Assistant to assess your machine, or reach out to our team to learn more.
The ODIZ Safety VTL Vertical Turning Lathe Guard – Side Swing Opening is a custom-engineered safeguarding system designed to protect operators from the hazards associated with rotating VTL chucks and workpieces. Designed to help meet OSHA and ANSI machine guarding expectations, this guard creates a physical barrier that restricts access to dangerous moving components while maintaining operator visibility and machine accessibility.
Built specifically for your machine's table diameter and application requirements, the side-swing design is available in single-door or bi-fold configurations. The guard can be configured with ANSI-approved Lexan®, steel, or combination panel construction, providing excellent visibility while maintaining robust protection in demanding machining environments. Heavy-duty support structures, ergonomic handles, leveling features, and safety-yellow powder coating ensure long-term durability and ease of operation.
For facilities requiring enhanced safeguarding, the guard can be equipped with optional RFID or hard-switch interlocks, operator access doors, lateral door extensions, and the ODIZ Safety RPM Interlock System. This safety system utilizes redundant sensors to monitor table RPM and prevents access until hazardous motion has fully stopped. Integrated safety relays, safety-rated controls, lockable solenoids, and emergency stop functionality provide an additional layer of machine protection for operators and maintenance personnel.
The ODIZ Safety Side Swing VTL Guard provides a practical and highly customizable solution for protecting personnel while maintaining efficient access to the machine. With available RPM monitoring, interlocked guard locking, and custom design options, this system helps facilities improve operator safety without sacrificing productivity.
If you want a custom application, feature, or different design contact us at sales@odiz.com and we'll get you a custom quote.
Lead time is typically 3-4 weeks but could vary based on backlog &/or material availability.
Pricing is based on shipping on your organizations Freight account.
Odiz Safety Custom VTL Guarding with RPM Interlock System
The OSHA/ANSI expectation is that the VTL guard is completely covering the work piece and the VTL chuck. This initiative prevents the operator from reaching under, over, and through, thus prevents the operator from getting pulled into the machine. Additionally, they expect the guard to remain up and locked in place until the table comes to a complete stop. Odiz Safety RPM Interlock System: Odiz Safety RPM Interlock system will have redundant safety sensors that monitor the table RPMs. There will be safety rated PLCs and Relay to integrated into the existing machine circuitry. There will be a safety E-stop integrated into the interlock system. There will also be a Safety Door switch with interlocked locking solenoid.
If you need technical support in selecting features and design criteria, Odiz Safety has a VTL design questionnaire that you can perform in 10-15 minutes from your phone. When you submit the report, it will be emailed to our sales and technical team to provide you with a robust design and quotation. Simple click the link below and follow the process:
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