This Ernst Nagel is a paper drill — sometimes referred to as a book drill or paper boring machine — a specialist bindery machine used to punch clean, precise holes through stacks of paper, card, and similar sheet materials for ring binding, filing, and document finishing applications. Nagel is a well-established German manufacturer with a long history of producing paper-drilling and punching equipment for the print finishing and bookbinding industries.
This particular machine is the FlexoDrill model with a sliding table, built in 2007 and offered in used condition from a seller based in Germany. Its sliding table and retractable left stop allow the operator to centre and position the paper stack accurately before drilling, making for consistent, repeatable results across a production run. Individual stop distances can be set, and six standard hole patterns come preset, all selectable with a single handle — a practical feature that speeds up changeovers between different binding formats.
The machine is fitted with two drilling spindles with a fixed centre-to-centre spacing adjustable between 45 mm and 160 mm, covering the most common binding configurations. The drill stroke is operated manually. Drill diameter can range from 2 mm up to 20 mm, giving broad flexibility for different punch sizes and hole types. The drilling height accommodates stacks of up to 60 mm — equivalent to approximately 600 sheets of 80 g/m² paper — making it suitable for moderate-volume production work. The insertion width is 470 mm and the insertion depth is 105 mm.
Power consumption is rated at 0.5 kW and the machine accepts either a 230 V or 400 V single-phase or three-phase supply. It weighs 69 kg and its overall dimensions are 730 mm high by 640 mm wide by 600 mm deep, placing it firmly in the benchtop or light floor-standing category for a print finishing environment.
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