Suhner Economaster Line Offers Multiple Spindle Heads
Drilling units can be customized for particular operations.

Suhner’s Economaster drill line includes standard and custom models to suit a variety of applications and mounting requirements.
Suhner’s Economaster drilling line offers inline vertical configuration and multiple spindle heads for medium-duty production drilling, with many other available spindle options and toolholders. The drills are suited for multiple materials, including light metal, wood, composite, plastic and foam.
Standard and custom models are available to suit a variety of applications and mounting requirements, and can be supplied with an adjustable stand. Features include low power and air consumption, adjustable motor housing, adjustable total stroke up to 4", hydraulic feed control cylinder, J33 taper spindle end, 0-1/2" drill chuck, electric front and rear position limit switches, belt tensioner and chrome-plated quill. The basic unit weight is 45 lbs.
Other features include adjustable an feed stroke of ½-3", 400 lb thrust at 85 psi, operating pressures up to 110 psi, TEFC/IP56 protection, standard 230 V/460 V, concentricity of 0.002" total indicator reading, speed ranges to 9,600 rpm and an air connection retract/advance of ¼" to 27 NPT.
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