Turbo 8-80 Bar Feeder

Make: FMB | Bar Length: 10', 12' | Bar Diameter: 0.315” – 3.15”

The FMB Turbo 8-80, available in 10′ or 12′ configuration, is an automatic bar loading magazine feeder for processing bars in the diameter range of 8-80mm and in lengths up to 3200mm, 3800mm, or 4200mm on machine tools. Quick change polyurethane guide channels allow for quiet operation at high RPM while feeding round, square or hex bar stock.

Features: Turbo 8-80

  • Bar diameter capacity: 8mm to 80mm (0.315” to 3.152”)
  • 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
  • Schneider motion control – dependable & user friendly, easy bar feeder parameter changes
  • 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
  • Schneider motion control – dependable & user friendly, easy bar feeder parameter changes
  • (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 8mm – 80mm (0.315” – 3.152”)
Bar Length 1000mm – 4200mm (39.4” – 13’8”)
Magazine Rack Capacity 279.4mm (11”)
Magazine Rack Angle adjustable 6-20°
Maximum Remnant Length 580mm (22.83”)
Bar Loading Cycle Time Approx. 35 sec for 12’ bars
Feed Force (Pusher Torque) Max 750 N, adjustable
Forward Feed Rate 1000mm/sec (2360in/min) max, adjustable
Return Feed Rate 698.5mm/sec (0-1650in/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 ~10 liters per loading cycle
Machine Weight (w/out Oil) 3293 kg (7260 lbs)
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 8 mm (0.315”) 23 mm (0.905”) 25 mm (0.984”)
Ø 32mm 32mm 10mm (0.393”) 29mm (1.141”) 32mm (1.259”)
Ø 42 mm 42 mm 17 mm (0.669”) 38 mm (1.500”) 42 mm (1.653”)
Ø 50 mm 50 mm 18 mm (0.708”) 46 mm (1.810”) 50 mm (1.968”)
Ø 55 mm 55 mm 25.4 mm (1.000”) 51 mm (2.000”) 55 mm (2.165”)
Ø 60 mm 60 mm 35 mm (1.378”) 56 mm (2.204”) 60 mm (2.362”)
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 75 mm 75 mm 50 mm (1.970”) 70 mm (2.755”) 75 mm (2.952”)
Ø 77 mm 77 mm 50 mm (1.970”) 75 mm (2.952”) 77 mm (3.031”)
Ø 80 mm 80 mm 51 mm (2.000”) 76.2 mm (3.000”) 80 mm (3.150”)