Honor Seiki VL-160C
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Key Specifications
max swing diameter
max turning diameter
max turning height
tool positions
max workpiece weight
standard chuck
How much does the Honor Seiki VL-160C cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Honor Seiki VL-160C 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 turning diameter and eight tonnes on the table define the Honor Seiki VL-160C. The table lists 2,000 mm (78.7 in) for both swing and turning diameter, 1,200 mm (47.2 in) of turning height, 12 tool positions and a maximum workpiece weight of 8,000 kg (17,637 lb).
The VL-125C has the same 1,200 mm of height but turns 1,600 mm (63.0 in) and carries 5,000 kg (11,023 lb), so what grows here is diameter and load. The 160 is therefore the choice when the part is wider and heavier but no taller: large gear blanks, slewing rings, tyre moulds, turbine casings and flanges for big pipe.
No live spindle is listed for the C model. Shops that need drilled and milled features at this diameter have two other Honor Seiki columns to consider. The VL-160CM adds a 50-2,250 rpm live spindle on the same diameter. The PL-160CM, from the PL series with Y axis, also turns 2,000 mm and carries 8,000 kg, with a lower turning height of 1,000 mm (39.3 in).
Standard equipment is practical for heavy work: a top-open splash guard, a table with manual 4-jaw chuck, a coolant tank with bed wash down and a hinge type chip conveyor. The frame is a box way design with Meehanite castings. Honor Seiki does not print table speed, motor power or travels on the page. A lubricant chiller for the spindle bearing and gear, linear encoders on X and Z, an extended column and a hydraulic chuck are among the options.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Swing Diameter | 2,000 mm (78.7") |
| Max Turning Diameter | 2,000 mm (78.7") |
| Max Turning Height | 1,200 mm (47.2") |
| Tool Positions | 12 |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) |
| Standard Chuck | Table with manual 4-jaw chuck as spec. |
| Chip Conveyor | Hinge type |
| Coolant System | Coolant system with tank |
Specifications sourced from honorseiki.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 2,000 mm (78.7 in) swing and turning diameter
- 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) workpiece limit, up from 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) on the VL-125C
- 1,200 mm (47.2 in) turning height
- Top-open splash guard and manual 4-jaw table are standard
- Meehanite cast column and bed with box ways
Limitations
- No live spindle; drilling and milling need the VL-160CM or the PL-160CM
- 12 tool positions, against 16 on the VL-160CM
- Table speed and drive power are not published
- Hydraulic chucking, probing and linear encoders are options
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Maximum swing and turning diameter are 2,000 mm (78.7 in), maximum turning height is 1,200 mm (47.2 in) and maximum workpiece weight is 8,000 kg (17,637 lb).
02
Diameter and load. The VL-160C turns 2,000 mm (78.7 in) and carries 8,000 kg (17,637 lb); the VL-125C turns 1,600 mm (63.0 in) and carries 5,000 kg (11,023 lb). Both have 1,200 mm (47.2 in) of turning height and 12 tool positions.
03
Yes, two. The VL-160CM has the same 2,000 mm (78.7 in) turning diameter with a 50-2,250 rpm live spindle and 16 tool positions. The PL-160CM is a gantry-type machine with a Y axis that also turns 2,000 mm (78.7 in), with 1,000 mm (39.3 in) of turning height.
04
The page lists a hydraulic chuck and cylinder, high and low pressure chucking, a tool presetter, a workpiece probe, linear encoders on X and Z, a lubricant chiller for the spindle bearing and gear, extended Z travel, an extended higher column, a scraper type chip conveyor and a Siemens controller.
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