Two speed magnetic drill gives fabricators more strength and torque

Hougen Manufacturing, Inc., Swartz Creek, MI, has released a new model of portable magnetic drill, the HMD917. This model offers a performance and power improvement to the line of Hougen magnetic drills. It gives metal fabricators more strength and torque to drill large deep holes in steel.

The drill has a number of new features not seen on previous models of Hougen drills. The newest innovation is the mag drill pilot light. The LED light is built into the base of the magnet and allows the operator to more efficiently line up the pilot with the hole’s center location in low light or no light conditions. Powering the drill is a high torque two speed Hougen motor. The two speeds help maximize tool life and increases torque when using larger diameter cutters. The addition of a two stage magnet increases magnetic holding power by 30 per cent when the drill motor is turned on. This saves energy and increases magnet life. A new arbor system uses a 5/8 in. slot drive for more rigidity, hole accuracy and quicker use of accessories such as drill chucks and tapping attachments.

The HMD917 has an integrated coolant bottle which does not add to the width of the drill, a more robust housing design with an ergonomic carrying handle, a spot to hold the hex wrench, reversible feed handles and a d-ring on the back of the magnet for attaching the safety chain. The drill also includes positive slug ejection and carrying case. A swivel base magnet is also available.

The drill weighs 46 lbs., measures 25-13/16 in. (H) by 8-3/16 in. (W) x 12-13/16 in. (L) and provides drilling capacities from 7/16 in. up to 2-3/8 in. (12-60mm) diameter and 3 in. (76mm) depth of cut. The drill has an electrical rating of 13.5A and 250/450 RPM motor.

Hougen Manufacturing Inc. * 810-635-7111 * www.hougen.com