REPUBLIC LAGUN RFD-35-TS UPRIGHT DRILL PRESS

Technical Description

The Republic Lagun RFD-35-TS Upright Drill Press features a robust 2.01 HP motor delivering 1,500 RPM, designed for heavy-duty and sensitive drilling applications. It offers an 11.87-inch swing, allowing ample clearance for larger workpieces. The machine provides a maximum drilling capacity of 1.38 inches in mild steel and 1.50 inches in cast iron, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial metalworking tasks. Engineered with a high-tensile steel spindle and quill housing that is hardened and ground, it ensures durability and precision during operation. The drill press includes a Morse taper No. 3 spindle with a threaded nose and protection nut to securely hold tools. Its working table comes equipped with two T-slots, offering rotation around the column and manual vertical adjustment for versatile setup and positioning. The base also features hardened surfaces with T-slots for stable workpiece clamping. The unit incorporates safety features such as a motor guard with a magneto-thermic switch, quill guard with a micro switch, emergency stop button, and complies with CE safety standards. Additional features include an adjustable depth stop with metric and inch scales, a speed connection and selection via a general switch, selector for turning direction, automatic tool ejector, and an integrated work light to enhance visibility during drilling operations. The overall design emphasizes both heavy-duty capacity and sensitive control for precise drilling tasks in professional settings. This model is a manual feed floor drill optimized for reliability and flexibility in metal fabrication environments.