This Proma PTB16B 230 is a paper drill — a machine designed for precision drilling of holes through stacks of paper, cardboard, and similar bookbinding or print-finishing materials. Paper drills of this type are sometimes referred to as book drills, and are a staple of print shops, binderies, and document-processing operations. Proma is a Czech manufacturer known for producing industrial and workshop machinery across a range of metalworking and woodworking applications.
The machine dates from 2009 and is offered in used condition from a seller based in Germany. Its overall height is 1,065 mm, with a column diameter of 73 mm and a base footprint of 500 × 285 mm. The working table measures 300 × 300 mm and is equipped with 16 mm T-slots for secure workpiece clamping. The maximum distance from the spindle to the column — the spindle reach — is 195 mm, which determines how far from the edge of a workpiece the drill can reach.
In terms of vertical capacity, the maximum distance from the spindle to the base is 600 mm, while the maximum distance from the spindle to the table is 350 mm, accommodating a useful range of workpiece heights. The spindle feed travel is 80 mm, and the maximum drilling diameter is 20 mm. The chuck accepts tooling from 1 to 16 mm.
Speed is one of this machine's notable strengths. It offers twelve stages of speed adjustment across six paired speed ranges: 180/250, 300/400, 480/580, 970/1,280, 1,410/1,540, and 2,270/2,740 rpm. This broad range allows operators to match spindle speed precisely to the material and tooling being used, supporting both slower speeds for thicker or denser stacks and higher speeds for finer work.
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