Hougen Manufacturing has released a new model of portable magnetic drill, the power feed HMD927. "This new model has the power to drill holes up to 1-5/8 inch (41 mm) in diameter and offers improved power to weight ratio by giving steel fabricators more strength and torque while still maintaining a small lightweight footprint," said a company spokesperson.
The HMD927 features a mag drill pilot light. The LED is built into the base of the magnet and allows the operator to more efficiently line up the pilot with the hole's center location in low light or no light conditions. Powering the drill is a proprietary two-speed Hougen motor. The two speeds are designed to help maximize tool life and increase torque when using larger diameter cutters. The addition of a two-stage magnet is designed to increase magnetic holding power by 30% when the drill motor is turned on, saving energy and increasing magnet life. A new arbor system utilizes a 5/8" slot drive for more rigidity, hole accuracy and quicker use of accessories, such as drill chucks and tapping attachments.
The power feed HMD927 has additional features designed to make the drill easier to use. An integrated coolant bottle is conveniently located and does not add to the width of the drill. A more robust housing design features an ergonomic carrying handle, a spot to hold the hex wrench and a d-ring on the back of the magnet for quickly attaching the safety chain. The drill includes positive slug ejection and a swivel base magnet is available.
Power feed mode is engaged with a hub in the center of the feed handles. "The drill incorporates solid-state circuitry that monitors and adjusts the self-feed action to continuously maintain optimum drilling performance throughout the entire length of cut," said the spokesperson. "This helps to provide predictable productivity, long tool life, lower tooling costs and improved hole quality." The drill can also be used in a manual feed mode to utilize many of Hougen's magnetic drill accessories.
The HMD927 weighs 43 lbs. (19.5 kg), measures 22-13/16" H x 8-3/4" W x 14-11/16" L and provides drilling capacities from 7/16" to 1-5/8" (12-41 mm) diameter and 2" (50 mm) depth of cut. The drill has an electrical rating of 10A and a 250/450 RPM motor.
The HMD927 incorporates Hougen's exclusive features designed to help ensure a safe work environment. These include a no-adjustment safety switch, which shuts down the drill motor if lift of the magnetic base is detected, plus an LED indicator that monitors this sensor and alerts if the switch is not engaged. A two-stage power on switch prevents drill rotation unless the magnet has first been engaged and, in the case of a power interruption, safety circuitry will keep the drill motor off after power is restored until the start button is manually depressed. The HMD927 is made in USA.
For more information contact:
Hougen Manufacturing, Inc.
3001 Hougen Drive
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
810-635-7111 / 800-426-7818
info@hougen.com
www.hougen.com