The Hitachi Magnetic Base Drill is a 720W electric drill with a 1 400 kg magnetic pulling force, designed for drilling into structural steel and metalwork where a standard drill cannot be held securely in position. The 13mm keyed chuck handles standard HSS and carbide drill bits for accurate, vibration-free drilling in steel. Available for hire from Wenbro.
Applications
- Drilling precise holes in structural steel beams, columns, and plates for bolted connections
- Installing anchors and fasteners in steel structures on construction and fabrication projects
- Drilling through steel in locations where clamping a standard drill is impractical
- Metal fabrication and structural steelwork requiring accurate, vibration-free drilling
- Maintenance drilling on steel infrastructure, machinery frames, and plant equipment
