Bernardo Apollo 1250 x 8000 heavy-duty conventional lathe – 8000 mm distance between centers, 1250 mm swing, 22 kW motor, ISO A2-15, 16,800 kg weight, 3-axis DRO included

The Bernardo Apollo 1250 x 8000 heavy-duty conventional lathe is the compact model in the Apollo family. It offers a distance between centers of 8000 mm, a swing over bed of 1250 mm, a swing over cross slide of 900 mm, a bed width of 755 mm, an ISO A2-15 spindle nose with a 130 mm bore, spindle speeds of (24) 3.15-315 / (12) 5-400 rpm, and a 22 kW 400V three-phase motor. A 3-axis ES-12 V digital readout is included, and it features a solid cast iron construction. The machine weight is approx. 16,800 kg. Suitable for the naval, energy, and heavy mechanical sectors. Manufactured in Austria, distributed in Italy by Krollit as an official Bernardo distributor since 2007.

• Distance between centers: 8000 mm
• Swing over bed: 1250 mm
• Swing over cross slide: 900 mm
• Bed width: 755 mm
• Spindle nose: ISO A2-15 with 130 mm bore
• Motor: 22 kW – 400V three-phase
• Machine weight: approx. 16,800 kg

Who uses the Apollo 1250 x 8000 and for what

The Bernardo Apollo 1250 x 8000 is one of the compact heavy-duty conventional lathes in the Apollo range, characterized by the maximum combination of the 1250 family: 8,000 mm between centers with a turning diameter of 1,250 mm. The reinforced bed with a width of 755 mm and the ISO A2-15 spindle nose define the operating range: machining of shafts, profiles, and cylindrical parts typical of medium-to-large industrial mechanical workshops. The included 3-axis ES-12 V digital readout, the transmission via cardan shaft with hydraulic clutch, and the 36 speeds from 3.15 to 400 rpm with gear change cover any material and geometry. The soft start of the spindle with mechanical coupling reduces stress on components during the start-up of heavy workpieces. In Krollit customers' workshops, the Apollo 1250 x 8000 is chosen by industrial mechanical workshops, shipyards for repair and reconstruction of axles and shafts, manufacturers of components for turbines and generators, and workshops specializing in precision turning of heavy parts.

Its place in the Bernardo range

The Apollo Bernardo family is the line of heavy-duty conventional lathes for industrial applications. It consists of 12 models organized by swing over bed (1000, 1250, 1600, 2000 mm) and distance between centers (1,500, 2,000, 3,000, 5,000, 8,000 mm). Family 1000-1250 (this model): ISO A2-15 spindle nose, 22 kW motor, 36 speeds from 3.15 to 400 rpm, 755 mm bed. Suitable for precision machining of medium-to-large parts. Above it: family 1600 with ISO A2-15 (970 mm bed) for bulkier parts while maintaining a compatible structure; family 1600 with MT 7 (1,100 mm bed) for heavy industrial applications; family 2000 (top, MT 7, 22-30 kW motor, 2,300 mm gap) for heavy industrial production. Alongside the 1250 x 8000 in the same family: Apollo 1000 x 8000, Apollo 1250 x 1500, Apollo 1250 x 3000, Apollo 1250 x 5000. The choice between models in the family depends on the length of the workpieces: for long shafts, 8,000 mm distance between centers, for standard shafts 3,000 mm, for compact short parts 1,500 mm.

Krollit logistics and support

Bernardo shipping in 5-9 working days (7 days to the South). With a weight of approx. 16,800 kg, it requires an adequate capacity crane and a properly sized industrial floor. Dimensions 11.1 × 1.88 × 1.92 m: check access to the workshop. Steady rests, tailstocks, self-centering chucks, and original Bernardo spare parts are available from stock with shipping in 3-5 working days. Customer support available in Italian.

Who the Apollo 1250 x 8000 is for

Not suitable for: machining requiring a turning diameter over 1250 mm on the bed (move up to the 1600 or 2000 family); parts over 8000 mm between centers (choose a model with a greater distance); workshops without a 400V industrial three-phase line or without a properly sized industrial floor; high-volume CNC series production (evaluate CNC lathes).

Turning capacity

Spindle and speeds

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Tailstock

Motor and power supply

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Dimensions and weight

Compliance

Standard equipment

• Bernardo Apollo 1250 x 8000 lathe
• 3-axis ES-12 V digital readout with LCD display
• Ø 1000 mm independent chuck
• Fixed steady rest (capacity 50-590 mm)
• Traveling steady rest (capacity 50-220 mm)
• Motorized tailstock
• Centralized lubrication
• Initial filling with Shell Tellus 46 oil
• 4-position tool post
• Tool post protective cover
• Coolant system
• LED machine lamp
• Morse taper bush
• Anchor bolts

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