Colchester Storm VL-2090
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
How much does the Colchester Storm VL-2090 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Colchester Storm VL-2090 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.
Overview
Two metres of X travel make the Colchester Storm VL-2090 the largest linear-guideway machine in the Storm range. Travels are 2,000 mm (78.7 in) in X, 900 mm (35.4 in) in Y and 850 mm (33.5 in) in Z, and the table is 2,200 x 850 mm (86.6 x 33.5 in) with a load rating of 2,000 kg (4,409 lb).
Machines of this size are bought for a part, or a family of parts, that will not fit anything smaller. Aerospace tooling, long machine beds, vehicle chassis components, large aluminium plates for semiconductor and vacuum equipment: all need the stroke more than they need spindle power. The Storm VL-2090 answers with the same BT40, 10,000 rpm, 11 kW (14.8 hp) spindle as the smallest model in the series.
The proportions are sound for that role. The table rating rises to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb), above the 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) of the Storm VL-1690 which shares its Y and Z. The spindle nose travels between 150 mm (5.9 in) and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) above the table, and the 5 T-slots are 22 mm (0.9 in).
A 24-tool changer is small for a machine that may run one part for hours, so tool life and sister tooling need thought. Installation deserves planning too. The page gives no footprint, weight or power supply, and a machine with a 2,200 mm (86.6 in) table needs all three settled before the floor is prepared.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 900 mm (35.4 in) |
| Guideway Construction | Linear Guideways |
| Table Size | 2,200 x 850 mm (86.6 x 33.5 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 150 - 1,000 mm (5.9 - 39.4 in) |
| T-Slots | 5 slots, 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Max Table Load | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) |
| Spindle Taper | BT40 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11 kW (14.8 hp) |
| ATC Type | Twin Arm |
| Tool Capacity | 24 |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-MF Plus / Siemens 828D |
Specifications sourced from colchester.co.uk — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 2,000 mm (78.7 in) of X travel with 900 mm (35.4 in) of Y
- 2,200 x 850 mm (86.6 x 33.5 in) table rated for 2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
- Up to 1,000 mm (39.4 in) from spindle nose to table
- Linear guideways and 10,000 rpm for large aluminium parts
Limitations
- 11 kW (14.8 hp) spindle on a two-metre machine
- 24 tools is a small magazine for long-running large parts
- No footprint, weight or power requirement is published on the page
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Travels are 2,000 mm (78.7 in) in X, 900 mm (35.4 in) in Y and 850 mm (33.5 in) in Z. The table is 2,200 x 850 mm (86.6 x 33.5 in). Colchester's page does not give external dimensions or weight.
02
2,000 kg (4,409 lb). The table has 5 T-slots of 22 mm (0.9 in). The box-way Storm VH-2000, with the same table size, is rated for 2,500 kg (5,511 lb).
03
The Storm VH-2000 has box ways, 15 kW (20.1 hp) and 800 mm (31.5 in) of Z travel. The VL-2090 has linear guideways, 11 kW (14.8 hp) and 850 mm (33.5 in) of Z. Lighter, faster cutting in aluminium favours the VL; heavy cutting in steel and iron favours the VH.
04
A BT40 spindle at 10,000 rpm with 11 kW (14.8 hp), and a control listed as Fanuc 0i-MF Plus / Siemens 828D. Colchester's features also mention touch screen control and conversational programming that avoids complex ISO programming.
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