Bernardo Apollo 1000 x 8000 Heavy Duty Lathe – distance between centers 8000 mm, diameter 1000 mm, 22 kW motor, ISO A2-15, weight 16,100 kg, 3-axis DRO included

The Bernardo Apollo 1000 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 1000 mm, a swing over cross slide of 650 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. 16,100 kg. Suitable for shipbuilding, 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: 1000 mm
• Swing over cross slide: 650 mm
• Bed width: 755 mm
• Spindle nose: ISO A2-15 with 130 mm bore
• Motor: 22 kW – 400V three-phase
• Machine weight: approx. 16,100 kg

Who uses the Apollo 1000 x 8000 and for what

The Bernardo Apollo 1000 x 8000 is one of the compact heavy-duty conventional lathes in the Apollo range, characterized by an extended 8,000 mm distance between centers combined with a contained 1,000 mm swing over the bed. The reinforced bed with a width of 755 mm and the ISO A2-15 spindle nose define its operational scope: machining shafts, profiles, and cylindrical parts typical of medium-to-large industrial mechanical workshops. The included 3-axis ES-12 V digital readout, cardan shaft transmission with hydraulic clutch, and 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's customer workshops, the Apollo 1000 x 8000 is chosen by industrial mechanical workshops, shipyards for axis and shaft repair and reconstruction, manufacturers of turbine and generator components, and workshops specializing in precision turning of heavy parts.

Its place in the Bernardo range

The Bernardo Apollo family is the line of heavy-duty conventional lathes for industrial applications. It comprises 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, 22 kW motor, 36 speeds from 3.15 to 400 rpm, 755 mm bed. Suitable for precision machining of medium to large workpieces. Above it: 1600 family with ISO A2-15 (970 mm bed) for bulkier workpieces while maintaining a compatible structure; 1600 family with MT 7 (1,100 mm bed) for heavy industrial applications; 2000 family (top, MT 7, 22-30 kW motor, 2,300 mm gap) for heavy industrial production. Alongside the 1000 x 8000 in the same family: Apollo 1250 x 1500, Apollo 1250 x 3000, Apollo 1250 x 5000, Apollo 1250 x 8000. 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 workpieces, 1,500 mm.

Krollit logistics and support

Bernardo shipping in 5-9 business days (7 days to the South). With a weight of approx. 16,100 kg, it requires a crane of adequate capacity and suitable industrial flooring. Dimensions 11.1 × 1.81 × 1.79 m: verify access to the workshop. Steady rests, tailstocks, self-centering chucks, and original Bernardo spare parts available from stock with 3-5 business days shipping. Customer assistance available in Italian.

For whom is the Apollo 1000 x 8000

Not suitable for: machining requiring a swing over bed beyond 1000 mm (move up to the 1600 or 2000 family); workpieces over 8000 mm between centers (choose a model with a greater distance); workshops without a 400V industrial three-phase line or without adequately sized industrial flooring; high-volume CNC series production (consider CNC lathes).

Turning capacity

Spindle and speeds

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Tailstock

Motor and power supply

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Compliance

Standard equipment

• Bernardo Apollo 1000 x 8000 Lathe
• 3-axis ES-12 V digital readout with LCD display
• Ø 1000 mm independent chuck
• Fixed steady rest (passage 50-470 mm)
• Traveling steady rest (passage 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 sleeve
• Anchoring bolts

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