Head lathe steinert® VB36

The "VB36 Master Bowlturner Lathe" - the correct English name - has rightly acquired the status of a cult machine in recent years. Unlimited access to the workpiece makes the lathe an ideal tool for producing large bowls or vessels. Slide bearings ensure extremely smooth running. The weight of 265 kg defies even heavy workpieces

Workpieces. The machine can be optionally extended with a bench bed and tailstock and can therefore also be used like a conventional woodturning lathe. The machine can also be supplied in other heights on request.

Please ask for a price quotation!

Center height/center width:

• over cantilever rail: 457 mm
• above floor: 1,170 mm
• Center height with short bench bed: 345 mm
• Center width with short bench bed: 610 mm

 

possible workpiece diameters:

• above cantilever rail:  915 mm
• above floor: 2,340 mm

 

• infinitely variable electronic speed control in 3 belt stages
• Belt speed 1: from 50 to 500 rpm
• Belt speed 2: from 150 to 1,350 rpm
• Belt speed 3: from 250 to 2,600 rpm

 

• 3 HP (2.25 kW) 400 V three-phase motor
• Connection: 230 V alternating current via frequency converter

 

 Spindle:

• Ø 60 mm, length 500 mm, drilled through Ø 12 mm
• MK-3 mount
• Bayonet mount for chuck for safe clockwise/anticlockwise rotation
• Connections for common threaded holders available as accessories
• 48-step indexing disk
• Handwheel Ø 200 mm

 

• specially lubricated plain bearings with absolutely smooth running

 

Control box:

• sturdy housing with holding magnets,  2 m cable
• "Start", "Stop", "Left-hand rotation", "Right-hand rotation"
• Adjustable starting and braking speed
• Error display through system diagnostic check 

 

• for attaching the hand rest
• can be moved to the desired position, fixed with eccentric clamp
• enables all necessary hand rest positions for turning diameters up to 915 mm and turning lengths up to 660 mm  length

A free-standing tool rest stand is available as an option for larger turning diameters.

 

 

Dimensions:

• Base machine footprint: 526 x 500 mm
• Weight: 265 kg
• Weight with short bench bed: 304 kg
• Height: 1,325 mm

 

• The foot switch leaves both hands free for working.
• It increases operating safety as it serves as an additional EMERGENCY STOP switch in critical situations.
• The foot switch is only activated when the hand control is in the "ON" position.
• The parameters set on the hand control unit, such as speed or starting and braking speed, are retained.
• The housing protects the switch from mechanical damage and shields it from dust.

 

Basic equipment:

• Faceplate Ø 140
• Tool support rail 300 mm
• Foot switch
• Bennison adapter
• VB-LUBE special lubricant 0.25 liter grease gun 80 ml
• 48-step dividing disk
• Rubber floor mat
• Adjusting ring 40 mm
• Operating tools
• operating instructions in German

 

 Warranty:

• 10 years on all mechanical parts
• 2 years on motor and electronics

Daniel Wolsegger

 

Further information, pictures, films and more can be found on the website www.vb36.com