Description
SJ-VL11-02FZT (Mitsubishi Electric)
SJ-VL11-02FZT is a Mitsubishi Electric SJ-VL series low-inertia AC spindle motor, designed for high-speed drilling and tapping CNC machines where fast acceleration, low inertia, and short cycle time are critical.
It belongs to the SJ-VL (low-inertia variant of SJ-V spindle motors).
🔧 Key specifications (verified Mitsubishi data)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | SJ-VL |
| Continuous rated output | 2.2 kW |
| Short-time rated output | 3.7 kW (15 min) |
| Acceleration/deceleration output | 11 kW |
| Actual accel/decel output | 13.2 kW |
| Base speed | 1500 rpm |
| Maximum speed | 15,000 rpm |
| Frame size | D90 |
| Continuous torque | 14 N·m |
| Inertia | 0.003 kg·m² |
| Radial load capacity | 245 N |
| Flange size | ~174 mm class |
| Cooling | Machine-integrated (no built-in fan) |
| Drive compatibility | MDS-D / MDS-E spindle drives |
⚙️ What “VL” means
- SJ-V → standard general-purpose spindle motor
- SJ-VL → low-inertia, high-response version of SJ-V
So:
VL = faster acceleration + better performance for tapping/drilling cycles
⚙️ What “02FZT” means
- 02 → 2.2 kW short-time rating class
- FZ → design revision / configuration variant within VL family
- T → through-spindle (hollow shaft) for coolant or tool-through machining
So:
02FZT = standard 2.2 kW VL spindle motor with through-spindle capability and revised design
🏭 Typical applications
SJ-VL11-02FZT is used in:
- CNC tapping machines
- high-speed drilling centers
- compact machining cells
- fast cycle production machines
It is chosen when you need:
- ⚡ very fast start/stop response
- 🔁 high repetition cycle machining
- 🎯 precision drilling/tapping at up to 15,000 rpm
- 📉 low inertia spindle behavior
⚖️ Position in Mitsubishi spindle lineup
| Series | Role |
|---|---|
| SJ-VL | Low-inertia drilling/tapping spindles |
| SJ-V | General-purpose spindle motors |
| SJ-DG | High torque cutting spindles |
| SJ-DL | Ultra high-speed tapping/drilling |
🧠 Simple explanation
SJ-VL11-02FZT is a 2.2 kW low-inertia CNC spindle motor designed for fast-cycle drilling and tapping, optimized for rapid acceleration and up to 15,000 rpm operation.

