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Scantool HM Pillar Drills and Drilling Machines

About Scantool HM Pillar Drills & Drilling Machines

Scantool HM offers a broad range of bench drills, pillar drills and geared drilling machines for workshop, maintenance and industrial applications. The range includes compact bench-mounted machines through to larger floor-standing drilling machines with increased drilling capacity, spindle travel and workpiece clearance.

Scantool HM machines are available in a variety of configurations including belt-driven, variable-speed and geared-head designs. Selected models are also equipped with automatic spindle feed, allowing the machine specification to be matched more closely to the drilling application and expected production requirements.

The Scantool HM range is particularly suited to professional workshops, maintenance departments, fabrication companies and industrial users requiring robust, practical drilling machines for general-purpose and repetitive drilling operations.

How to Choose the Correct Pillar Drill

Selecting the correct pillar drill requires more than choosing a machine with sufficient drilling capacity. The material being drilled, hole diameter, production volume, tapping requirements, workpiece dimensions and required level of operator involvement should all be considered.

1. Drilling Capacity

Start with the largest hole diameter and material that the machine will regularly drill. A machine should not normally be selected purely because its stated maximum drilling capacity equals the largest required hole. Allowing additional capacity provides greater operating margin, particularly when drilling harder materials or carrying out repetitive drilling work.

2. Manual or Automatic Drilling Feed

Manual feed gives the operator direct control of spindle movement and is well suited to general workshop, maintenance and varied drilling work.

Automatic feed is available on selected Scantool HM machines and advances the spindle mechanically during drilling. It is particularly useful for repetitive and production drilling because it provides a more consistent feed and reduces operator involvement.

3. Belt Drive, Variable Speed or Geared Drive

Belt-driven machines provide a straightforward and proven drive arrangement suitable for general-purpose workshop drilling.

Variable-speed machines allow spindle speed to be adjusted more conveniently to suit different drill diameters, materials and cutting conditions.

Geared-head drilling machines provide a robust transmission arrangement particularly suited to larger drilling capacities and heavier-duty applications.

4. Tapping Requirements

If tapping will form part of the normal workload, consider both the required tapping capacity and how frequently tapping will be performed. Tapping capability varies across the Scantool HM range, so the individual machine specification should be checked against the required thread size and application.

5. Spindle Taper and Tool Mounting

The spindle taper or tool mounting should be considered when selecting a machine. Depending on the model, Scantool HM machines use Morse taper spindle arrangements or chuck mounting systems such as B16. Larger Morse taper spindles generally provide greater flexibility for fitting larger drills and other taper-shank tooling.

6. Machine Size and Workpiece Capacity

Consider the complete workpiece rather than the hole diameter alone. Spindle travel, maximum spindle-to-table distance, maximum spindle-to-base distance, table dimensions and column diameter all influence the size of component that can be accommodated and positioned correctly beneath the spindle.

7. Bench or Floor-Standing Machine

Bench drills provide a compact solution where floor space is limited and the workpieces being drilled are relatively small.

Floor-standing pillar drills provide greater working height and workpiece clearance and are generally better suited to larger components and heavier workshop applications.

8. Workshop or Production Use

For occasional maintenance and general workshop drilling, a manually operated belt-driven or variable-speed machine may provide everything required. As drilling capacity and production requirements increase, features such as automatic spindle feed, geared transmission, increased spindle travel and larger working clearances become increasingly valuable.

The comparison table below provides the principal specifications across the Scantool HM range, allowing machines to be compared by drilling capacity, tapping capacity, drive mechanism, automatic feed, spindle speed, motor power, spindle taper or mounting, spindle travel, table size, column diameter and working dimensions.

Model Item No. Machine Type Bench / Floor Drive mechanism Drilling Capacity Tapping Capacity Taper/Mount Spindle travel Automatic Feed Speeds Motor Voltage Spindle to Table(Max.) Spindle to Base(Max.) Table size Table tilt Column diameter Overall height Net weight
DM-40CA 48000000 Mill Drill Floor Geared head 32 mm steel / 40 mm cast iron M16 MT4 120 mm Yes 75–3200 rpm 1.1 / 1.5 kW 3Ph 400V / Hz - 640 mm 280 mm 730 x 210 mm ±45° Ø102 mm - 350 kg
DM-40BA 47000000 Mill Drill Bench Geared head 32 mm ST37 / 45 mm cast iron M16 MT4 120 mm Yes 75–3200 rpm 1.1 / 1.5 kW 3Ph 400V / Hz - 460 mm - 800 x 240 mm ±45° Ø102 mm - 340 kg
SB 32 132601000 Drilling machine Floor Geared head 32 mm M16 MT3 150 mm No 8 speeds (4×2) / 85–3200 rpm 1.1 kW 3Ph 400V / 50 Hz 750 mm 1300 mm 400 x 500 mm N/A Ø102 mm 2005 mm 282 kg
SB 32K 132601004 Drilling machine Floor gear 32 mm M16 MT3 150 mm No 8 speeds / 85–3200 rpm 1100 / 1500 W 3Ph 400V / Hz - - - 190 x 600 mm cross table N/A Ø102 mm 2050 mm 282 kg
SB 32 AUT 132601002 Drilling machine Floor Geared head 32 mm M16 MT3 150 mm Yes 8 speeds (4×2) / 85–3200 rpm 1.1 kW 3Ph 400V / 50 Hz 750 mm 1300 mm 400 x 500 mm N/A Ø102 mm 2005 mm 300 kg
SCANTOOL 16VB 100800000 Drilling machine Bench Variable speed 16 mm M8 MT2 / B16 60 mm No 2 ranges / 0–3000 rpm 400 W 1Ph 230V / 50 Hz 390 mm 530 mm 220 x 220 mm ±45° Ø60 mm 845 mm 36 kg
SCANTOOL 20VB 100801000 Drilling machine Bench Variable speed 20 mm M10 MT2 / B16 80 mm No 2 ranges / 0–3000 rpm 750 W 1Ph 230V / 50 Hz 470 mm 670 mm 270 x 270 mm ±45° Ø73 mm 1065 mm 61 kg
SCANTOOL 25VF 100802000 Drilling machine Bench Variable speed 23 mm M10 MT2 / B16 80 mm No 2 ranges / 0–3000 rpm 1100 W 1Ph 230V / 50 Hz 685 mm 1175 mm 315 x 315 mm ±45° Ø80 mm 1630 mm 79 kg
SCANTOOL 32VF 100803000 Drilling machine Bench Variable speed 32 mm M16 MT3/B16 or MT4/B16 120 mm No 2 ranges / 0–3000 rpm 1500 W 1Ph 230V / 50 Hz 680 mm 1170 mm 475 x 425 mm ±45° Ø92 mm 1690 mm 107 kg
SCANTOOL 13A 100761000 Drilling machine Bench Belt drive 13 mm M6 B16 60 mm No 5 speeds / 500–2500 rpm 400 W 1Ph 230V / 50 Hz 340 mm 415 mm 162 x 162 mm N/A Ø70 mm 730 mm 25 kg
SCANTOOL 16AE 100762000 Drilling machine Bench Belt drive 20 mm M10 MT2 80 mm No 12 speeds / 180–2740 rpm 0.75 kW / 1.0 HP 1Ph 230V / 50 Hz 480 mm 745 mm 285 x 285 mm ±45° Ø85 mm 1065 mm 61 kg
SCANTOOL 16AT 100763000 Drilling machine Bench Belt drive 20 mm m10 MT2 80 mm No 12 speeds / 180–2740 rpm 0.75 kW / 1.0 HP 3Ph 400V / 50 Hz 480 mm 745 mm 285 x 285 mm ±45° Ø85 mm 1065 mm 61 kg
SCANTOOL 16AEF 100764000 Drilling machine Floor Belt drive 20 mm m10 B16 80 mm No 12 speeds / 180–2740 rpm 0.75 kW / 1.0 HP 1Ph 230V / 50 Hz 745 mm 1235 mm 285 x 285 mm ±45° Ø85 mm 1635 mm 67 kg
SCANTOOL 16ATF 100765000 Drilling machine Floor Belt drive 20 mm M10 B16 80 mm No 12 speeds / 180–2740 rpm 0.75 kW 3Ph 400V / 50 Hz 745 mm 1235 mm 285 x 285 mm ±45° Ø85 mm 1635 mm 67 kg
SCANTOOL 25A 100766000 Drilling machine Floor Belt drive 32 mm m16 B16 120 mm No 12 speeds / 120–3480 rpm 1.1 kW / 1.5 HP 3Ph 400V / 50 Hz 595 mm 1075 mm 475 x 425 mm ±45° Ø102 mm 1700 mm 125 kg
SBM-28B 06280005 Drilling machine Bench belt 28 mm M16 MT3 130 mm No 12 speeds / 75–3200 rpm 1100 W 3Ph 400V / Hz - 125–825 mm 1220 mm 380 x 380 mm N/A Ø100 mm 1465 mm 200 kg
SBM-28F 06280000 Drilling machine Floor Geared head 28 mm M16 MT3 130 mm No 12 speeds / 75–3200 rpm 0.85 / 1.1 kW 3Ph 400V / Hz - 125–825 mm 1220 mm 380 x 380 mm Available (angle -) Ø100 mm 2000 mm 200 kg
SBM-32F AUT 06320000 Drilling machine - Geared head 42 mm M16 MT4 160 mm Yes 12 speeds / 75–3200 rpm 1500 W 3Ph 400V / Hz - 720 mm 1220 mm 460 x 460 mm N/A Ø125 mm 2145 mm 350 kg

Scantool HM Pillar Drill Capacity & Specification Comparison

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Features Explanation

Drilling Feed

  • Manual – Spindle feed controlled directly by the operator.
  • Automatic – Machine provides powered spindle feed for repetitive or production drilling.

Tapping Capacity

  • M6–M10 – Typical of smaller bench and general workshop drills.
  • M16 – Available on larger industrial and geared-head machines.
  • Always select a machine with adequate drilling and tapping capacity for the material and required thread size.

Drive Mechanism

  • Belt Drive – Simple, proven drive system suited to general workshop drilling.
  • Variable Speed – Allows spindle speed to be adjusted more conveniently for different tools and materials.
  • Geared Head – Provides a robust transmission arrangement for larger drilling capacities and heavier-duty work.

Spindle Taper / Mount

  • B16 – Common chuck mounting on smaller drilling machines.
  • MT2 – Common on smaller and medium-capacity machines.
  • MT3 / MT4 – Used on larger and heavier-duty drilling machines.

Bench or Floor Standing

  • Bench – Compact machines suited to smaller workpieces and restricted floor space.
  • Floor – Greater working height and workpiece clearance for larger components.

Selection Guidance

Capacity / Material

  • Select a machine with additional drilling capacity above the normal maximum hole size.
  • Allow additional capacity for harder materials, larger drills and repetitive production work.

Drilling Feed

  • Manual – best suited to maintenance, general workshop and varied drilling work.
  • Automatic – better suited to repetitive drilling where consistent spindle feed is required.

Drive Mechanism

  • Belt Drive – general-purpose workshop drilling.
  • Variable Speed – useful where spindle speed needs frequent adjustment.
  • Geared Head – suitable for larger drilling capacities and heavier-duty industrial applications.

Workpiece Capacity

  • Spindle to Table – determines the maximum usable workpiece height when using the table.
  • Spindle to Base – important when drilling taller components directly from the machine base.
  • Table Size – larger tables provide greater support and clamping area for larger components.

Column Diameter

  • Larger column diameters generally correspond with larger and heavier drilling machines.
  • Column diameter is useful when comparing machine size and structural capacity across the range.

Common Models

ModelTypical Description
Scantool 13ACompact Bench Drill
Scantool 20VBVariable-Speed Bench Drill
Scantool 25AFloor-Standing Belt-Drive Drill
SB 32Heavy-Duty Geared-Head Pillar Drill
SB 32 AUTGeared-Head Pillar Drill with Automatic Feed
SBM-28FIndustrial Geared-Head Floor Drill
DM-40CAHeavy-Duty Mill Drill with Automatic Feed

Pillar Drill Frequently Asked Questions

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