Vent holes in casing
Cutting vent holes in casing directly on site.
Magnetic portable drill
Mactech Dual Mag Portable Drill
Dual rare-earth magnet drill for holes up to 8 in in casing, decks and structural steel
The Mactech dual mag portable drill cuts holes up to 8 in in diameter on curved and flat ferrous surfaces. Dual rare-earth magnets give 2,200 lb of holding force, and the drill delivers 231 ft-lb of torque on hydraulic or air drive.
Manufactured byMactech
Up to 8 inHole diameter
2,200 lbMagnetic holding force
231 ft-lbTorque
8 inTravel
91–97 kgWeight with motors
Overview
Large holes on curved steel
The dual mag drill holds on curved and flat ferrous surfaces with two rare-earth magnets rated at 2,200 lb of holding force. A precision slide and bracket assembly positions the drill for large rigging and vent holes in casing, decks and structural steel.
The drill produces 231 ft-lb of torque and cuts holes up to 8 in in diameter. It works with standard bits, hole saws and end mills on a 1 in straight quill, with 8 in of travel.
Hydraulic and pneumatic drives are available. The air-driven version needs 116 cfm for peak performance. Weight with motors is 201 to 213 lb (91 to 97 kg).
Applications
Where the dual mag drill works
The drill is made for field machining where large holes are needed in installed steel.
Rigging holes
Large rigging holes in structural steel and decks, up to 8 in.
Curved surfaces
Dual magnets lock onto curved ferrous surfaces such as pipe and casing.
Features
Drill features
- Dual rare-earth magnets with 2,200 lb of holding force
- Holds on curved and flat ferrous surfaces
- 231 ft-lb of torque; holes up to 8 in diameter
- Precision slide and bracket assembly for positioning
- Takes standard bits, hole saws and end mills on a 1 in straight quill
- Hydraulic or pneumatic drive; air version needs 116 cfm
Benefits
What it brings to the job
Large holes are cut in place without moving the part
Firm hold on curved surfaces without slipping
Standard tooling keeps setup simple
Need large holes in casing or steel on site?
Share the hole sizes, surface shape and power available, and our Machinery team will help you configure the Mactech dual mag portable drill.
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