Strands S68 Drill Press Manual

Strands S68 is a high-precision, Swedish-made geared-head drill press known for its robust construction and versatility in both drilling and light milling tasks. While specific digital manuals for this legacy model can be rare, you can find original printable technical sheets and pricing details through equipment specialists like Newmac Equipment. Technical Specifications is a 3-phase machine designed for heavy-duty metalwork. Capacity: Maximum drill size of 20mm in mild steel.

Speed Range: 8 spindle speeds ranging from 100 to 2,900 or 3,020 RPM, adjusted via the geared head.

Spindle: Morse Taper 3 (MT3) intake with a manual or quick tool ejector. Strands S68 Drill Press Manual

Dimensions: Table size typically 500 x 350mm (or 580x245mm on cross-table models), with a total machine height of approximately 1.7 to 1.75 meters.

Power: 1.1kW spindle motor requiring a 380V to 415V 3-phase power supply. Operational Guide Open belt guard

The Strands S68 is a high-quality Swedish gear-driven drill press designed for precision, featuring 8 spindle speeds ranging from 100 to 2,900 RPM and a 1.1kW motor. Technical documentation, including manuals for similar models and specifications, is available from Newmac Equipment. For more details, visit Newmac Equipment Strands S68 Geared Head Drill - Newmac Equipment

Procedure

1. Open belt guard.
2. Loosen motor tension lever (pull toward you).
3. Move belt to desired pulley grooves (refer to chart).
4. Retighten motor tension lever (belt should deflect ~1 cm at center).
5. Close guard.

1. Key Mechanical Features

The Table

• Rack & Pinion Lift: A heavy-duty crank mechanism raises/lowers the 500mm x 500mm cast-iron table effortlessly.
• T-Slots: Standard 14mm T-slots for securing machine vises or angle fixtures.
• Rotational Swivel: The table rotates 360 degrees around the column and tilts 45 degrees left/right for angled drilling.

5. Safety Features (Critical)

• No-Volt Release (NVR): If power fails, the S68 will NOT restart automatically. You must manually press "Start" again.
• Spindle Lock Pin: A spring-loaded pin to lock the spindle for chuck changes. Warning: Never start the motor with this pin engaged.
• Chip Guard: An optional acrylic shield over the chuck area. Use it for grinding or wire brushing.

Why You Need the Manual – Even If You’re Experienced

Safety. The S68 lacks modern safety interlocks. The manual outlines proper lock-out/tag-out procedures for belt changes. and torque specs for fasteners.

Precision. To achieve the advertised 0.001" runout, you need to follow the manual’s spindle preload adjustment steps.

Restoration. If you’re restoring an S68, the manual provides original paint codes (often a matte grey-green), decal placements, and torque specs for fasteners.