Column drilling machine

Manufacturer: Alzmetall GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)

Type: Industrial column drill press – likely AB or AX series (manual gearbox, round column)

Industrial Applications:

Drilling, boring, and tapping in metalworking, maintenance, mechanical workshops, and structural fabrication.

Main Technical Specifications:

• Year of construction: 1973
• Drive type: Mechanical gear transmission with selector levers
• Spindle speeds (as per plate):
• Range I: 110 – 400 rpm
• Range II: 400 – 1450 rpm
• Speed change: Manual gearbox
• Lubrication (per label):
• Shell Vitrea Oel 31 or Voltol Gleitöl II
• Shell Alvania Fett 3 or Shell Fett FP4
• Spindle taper: Morse taper (typically MT3 or MT4)
• Vertical travel (Z): approx. 160–250 mm
• Drilling capacity in steel: ~32–40 mm
• Main motor power: approx. 1.5–2.2 kW
• Power supply: 400 V / 50 Hz – 3-phase
• Build: Cast-iron column, manually height-adjustable worktable
• Weight: approx. 600–800 kg

🧩 Machine Usage

This Alzmetall column drill is engineered for high-precision and high-force drilling operations. Suitable for intensive workshop use, it provides consistent accuracy and repeatability in small to mid-size production tasks.

⚙️ Features / Differentiators

• Heavy-duty industrial build for long service life
• Pure mechanical gearbox – no electronics, highly durable
• Original lubrication specs ensure longevity
• Ideal for deep or large-diameter drilling
• Simple controls and easy-to-maintain structure