Conventional gap-bed engine lathe

Model: GH‑1440A

Manufacturer: Alpha Machine Tools (China; CE/ISO9001 certified)

Type: Conventional gap-bed engine lathe

Key Specifications:

• Maximum swing over bed: 356 mm (14″)
• Swing over cross slide: 220 mm (8⅝″)
• Distance between centers: 1000 mm (40″)
• Spindle bore: 38 mm (1½″), MT5 taper
• 16 spindle speeds: 45–1800 rpm
• Metric threads: 0.45–7.5 mm (22 pitches)
• Inch threads: 4–112 TPI (40 options)
• Longitudinal feeds: 0.03–0.688 mm/rev; cross feeds: 0.015–0.220 mm/rev
• Leadscrew: Ø 22 mm, 4 mm pitch (8 TPI)
• Spindle nose: D1‑4
• Tailstock quill: Ø 45 mm, MT3 taper, 120 mm travel
• Motor power: 1.5 kW / 2.4 kW (2-speed)
• Weight: approx. 880–960 kg

APPLICATION OF THE GH‑1440A LATHE

Versatile manual lathe for turning, facing, threading of cylindrical parts, widely used in educational shops, maintenance facilities, and light production environments. Handles parts up to 356 mm in diameter.

FEATURES / DIFFERENTIATORS – ENGLISH VERSION

• Gap-bed design allows turning larger diameter work
• Induction-hardened and ground bed for rigidity and accuracy
• Threading “fall-in” device ensures precise leads
• Fully equipped: steady rest, follower rest, coolant, work light, guards
• Rearly enclosed and CE-compliant chuck/turret guards