User Manual for Elmag RKBM 16 T Radial V-Belt Table Drill
Quick guide for the Elmag RKBM 16 T radial V-belt table drill. Includes technical specifications, key features, and operational highlights for this metalworking tool.
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Quick Guide
The Elmag RKBM 16 T is a radial V-belt table drill designed for metalworking, electrical construction, and vocational training. This document outlines the technical specifications and key features of the machine.
Product Overview
The RKBM 16 T features a boom with height and swivel adjustment, allowing for efficient processing of workpieces. It is particularly suited for series drilling of small holes.

Technical Specifications
- Drilling capacity in steel: 16 mm
- Motor power: 750 W, 400 V
- Speed range: 190 - 2,800 rpm (9 speeds)
- Quill stroke: 80 mm
- Column diameter: 80 mm
- Drilling table surface: 450 x 430 mm
- Weight: 100 kg
Key Features
- Radial Boom: Infinitely variable ± 90° swiveling and ± 180° rotation.
- Drive: Quality V-belt drive system.
- Safety: Equipped with a safety switch, emergency stop button, and zero voltage release.
- Precision: Spindle with precision bearings and drilling depth scale with stop.
- Clamping: Solid drilling table with integrated clamping plate and T-slots.
Manufacturer information
ELMAG Entwicklungs und Handels GmbH
Practical help
Common problems
Ensure the hole diameter does not exceed 16 mm in steel to prevent damage.
Adjust the V-belt settings to select one of the 9 available speeds (190 - 2,800 rpm) appropriate for the material and drill size.
Before use
- Verify the power supply is 400 V.
- Ensure the drill chuck is securely fastened.
- Check that the workpiece is firmly clamped to the drilling table using the T-slots.
- Confirm the V-belt tension is correct.
- Ensure the emergency stop button is accessible and functional.
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