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Workshop Machinery · Drilling machines

OPTIMUM B24H Belt Drive Drilling Machine

Belt Drive. Bench Mount. 2 Morse Taper. 20mm Drilling Capacity. 850w Single phase.

$2,350.00 Excludes GST. Configuration and freight quoted with your enquiry.
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Drilling capacity (max in mild steel) 20mm
Continuous drilling capacity 16mm
Spindle taper 2MT
Throat 165mm
NZ owned Since 1989
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Auckland + Christchurch Two support hubs
Nationwide support Installation, training & service
Parts & accessories Large local range

Product overview

About this machine.

Optimum Maschinen is a respected German company known for manufacturing high-quality machine tools built to strict European standards. Since its founding in 2003, Optimum has become a trusted name in the metalworking industry, offering a wide range of equipment including metal lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and grinding tools. Designed in Germany and engineered for precision, reliability, and durability, Optimum machines are used across workshops, training centres, and industrial environments throughout Europe and beyond. Their products are developed with a strong emphasis on innovation, safety, and compliance with European CE regulations, ensuring exceptional performance and long service life.

The Optimum B24H is a precision-engineered bench mount drill designed for versatility in workshops, maintenance departments, and educational settings. Featuring a robust construction with a high performance 2 speed motor and quiet belt drive system, the B24H offers smooth operation and long term reliability. With a maximum drilling capacity of 20 mm in steel and a sturdy cast iron base for stability, this machine delivers professional grade performance in a compact footprint.

Features:

  • Belt drive with 7 speed range (350-4,000 rpm) smooth, performance for various materials
  • Drilling capacity up to 20 mm in mild steel (maximum) 16mm recommended continuous
  • 2MT spindle taper
  • Hardened and ground spindle ensures concentric accuracy and low run-out
  • Large 280 x 300 mm table with diagonal 14 mm T slots, rotatable 360 degree, and tilting surface for versatile setups
  • 80 mm spindle stroke and 190 mm throat depth for handling larger workpieces
  • Integrated depth stop with millimeter scale, chuck guard with microswitch, and built-in LED lamp
  • Robustly built thick-walled cast-iron column (80mm diameter)

Standard accessories:

  • 16mm Keyless drill chuck & arbor

Safety Features:

  • Latching Emergency stop separate from the on / off buttons
  • Zero voltage
  • Drill chuck safety shield with interlocked microswitch
  • Interlock switch on the V belt cover
  • Main isolation switch with lockout
  • CE Conformity

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Specifications

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Drilling capacity (max in mild steel) 20mm
Continuous drilling capacity 16mm
Spindle taper 2MT
Throat 165mm
Quill travel 85mm
Quill diameter 47mm
Spindle speed range 350 - 4,000 rpm (7 steps)
Column Diameter 80mm
Table size 280 x 300mm
Spindle to table maximum 515mm
Spindle to base maximum 590mm
Motor power 850W Single phase
Dimensions (W x D x H) 400 x 650 x 1000mm
Weight 58 kg
Shipping dimensions D x W x H 700mm x 450mm x 1,400mm (65kg)

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