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Hougen has released their HMD150, a low-profile, lightweight, and compact mag drill can be used in tight places wher a regular electric drill may not work.

It features Hougens bayonet-style twist and lock cutter mounting system and a height of just 7-13/16-in. (6-1/2-in. W x 11-11/16-in. L), the drill was designed for fast, efficient holemaking in confined spaces.

Most applications include general fabrication, plant maintenance, and on-site assembly and installation projects.

The drill weighs 22.7 lb (12.5 kg), and has an electric rating of 120V, 50/60 Hz and 9 amps. The motor operates from any standard 115/120 volt power source and develops 450 no-load RPMs.

The magnetic base has a powerful 1,200 lb (544 kg). dead lift rating on 3/8-in. plate and 2165 lb (982 kg) on 1-in plate.  Drill point breakaway limits are 500 lb (226 kg) for 3/8-in. plate, and 735 lb (333 kg) for 1-in. plate. The unit is equipped with a removable feed handle for ratcheting the feed in extremely close quarters.

Controls include separate magnet engage/disengage and motor spindle on/off switches. As an added safety feature, a switch detects vertical magnetic lift, shuts down the motor should lift of the magnet occur.

The drill has a rigid quill feed, which prevents tool vibration, eliminates gibs, slide/way adjustments and maintenance while providing a constant low profile.

Each drill unit comes with a plastic carrying case and carrying handle.

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