Turbo 20-100 Bar Feeder

Make: FMB | Bar Length: 12' | Bar Diameter: 0.787” – 4”

The FMB Turbo 20-100 expands on the already established Turbo “Heavy Metal” line of hydrodynamic 12′ through 24′ bar loading magazine feeders. The Turbo 20-100 automatic bar feeder is compatible with all types of sliding or fixed, CNC or cam operated lathes with spindle bores up to 102mm.

Features: Turbo 20-100

  • Bar diameter capacity: 20mm to 100mm (0.787” to 4.000”)
  • Automatic loading magazine – 11 linear inches of rack capacity
  • Polyurethane guide channel system – noise & vibration dampening
  • Quick change guide channels and pusher
  • Hydrodynamic support via high-volume oil flow into channels
  • Separate floor-mounted electric cabinet isolates electronics from vibration
  • Functions as a short loader for Bar Lengths from 850mm (33.464”) to 1250mm (49.212”)
  • (1) Guide channel set to be chosen by customer. Several sizes to choose from, each handling a specific stock range. See table above (spindle liner required if channel set is not lathe’s max capacity)
  • (1) Universal hard front nose and (1) nylon nose I.D. liner specific to pusher
  • (1) O.D. bar stock collet to be chosen by customer (specific collet needed for each stock diameter)
  • Automatic remnant retraction, self-centering gripper
  • Custom lathe cable and interface plugs
  • Outboard roller steady rest – quick adjust system and super rigid design
  • Sigmatek menu-driven touchscreen control
Technical Specifications  
Bar Diameter 20mm – 100mm (0.787” – 4.000”)
Bar Length 1000mm – 4200mm (39.4” – 13’8”)
Magazine Rack Capacity 304mm (12”)
Magazine Rack Angle adjustable 6-20°
Maximum Remnant Length 650mm (25.59”)
Bar Loading Cycle Time Approx. 45 sec for 12’ bars
Feed Force (Pusher Torque) Max 2000 N, adjustable
Forward Feed Rate 1000mm/sec (2360in/min) max, adjustable
Return Feed Rate 0-1000mm/sec (0-2360in/min) max, adjustable
Power Consumption 3.5 kW/4.375 kVA
Operating Voltage 230 – 400 V/60 Hz – 3 phase
Control Voltage 24V DC
Oil Capacity 80 liters (22 gallons)
Oil Viscosity ISO 150 cST – Machine oil
ISO BG32 – Air oil
Compressed Air Supply 6 bar (90 psi)
Compressed Air Consumption ~17 liters per loading cycle
Machine Weight (w/out Oil) 3720kg (8200lbs)
Material Straightness Specification 0.007” TIR/foot of material (V blocks, 6’ equidistant)
Guide Channel Sets Pusher Diameter Minimum Bar Size Maximum Bar Size Max. Bar Size With Front Remnant Expulsion *
Ø 25 mm 25 mm 10 mm (.393”) 23 mm (.905”) 25 mm (.984”)
Ø 42 mm 42 mm 17 mm (.669”) 38 mm (1.500”) 42 mm (1.653”)
Ø 65 mm 65 mm 40 mm (1.574”) 61 mm (2.400”) 65 mm (2.559”)
Ø 70 mm 70 mm 45 mm (1.772”) 66 mm (2.598”) 70 mm (2.755”)
Ø 80 mm 80 mm 51 mm (2.000”) 76.2 mm (3.000”) 80 mm (3.152”)
Ø 90 mm 90 mm 60 mm (2.362”) 86 mm (3.380”) 90 mm (3.540”)
Ø 100 mm 100 mm 65 mm (2.550”) 90 mm (3.540”) 100 mm (3.940”)
Diagram of a Turbo 20-100 bar feeder