KNUTH DL E HEAVY 800/5000 MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The KNUTH DL E Heavy 800/5000 is a universal heavy-duty lathe engineered for conventional machining of large workpieces up to 8000 mm (315 inches) in length and over 1600 mm (63 inches) in diameter. Featuring a powerful 29.5 HP main drive motor, this machine delivers robust cutting power through a finely adjustable multi-disc clutch system. The lathe accommodates a maximum workpiece weight of 6000 kg (13,200 lbs) between centers and 1500 kg (3,300 lbs) on the chuck, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications. The machine boasts a particularly wide and heavily ribbed bed measuring 970 mm (38 inches) in width, providing exceptional stability for heavy workpiece loads. Its working area includes a 1280 mm (50-inch) turning diameter over support and spindle speeds ranging from 2.5 to 250 rpm in both directions. The X-axis travel spans 820 mm (32.3 inches), while the Z-axis provides 4800 mm (189 inches) of traverse, enabling comprehensive machining capabilities. Standard equipment includes a 3-axis position indicator, 4-jaw face plate chuck (1400 mm diameter), motorized tailstock, coolant system, steady rest, LED work lamp, and central lubrication. The machine measures 8.04 m × 2.06 m × 2.23 m overall and weighs approximately 16,200 kg (35,640 lbs). Optional accessories such as follow rests and variable steady rests accommodate diverse turning diameters from 50 to 900 mm, enhancing operational versatility for specialized machining requirements.