LOW PROFILE MAGNETIC DRILL

RIX 40LP Low Profile Magnetic Drill: Unmatched Access & Precision in Confined Spaces

The RIX 40LP is a premium, ultra-low profile magnetic drilling machine engineered to deliver powerful and accurate hole drilling in steel, even in the most restricted and hard-to-reach areas. Manufactured with a genuine Eibenstock motor and marketed by RIX Tools (often associated with Alfra), the 40LP is the ideal solution for metal fabricators, steel erectors, and maintenance professionals working in challenging environments such as bridge maintenance, confined overhead spaces, or within structural frameworks.

Features

• Ultra-Low Profile Design: This is the defining feature of the RIX 40LP. With a closed height of just 145mm (5.7 inches) and a fully raised height of only 190mm (7.5 inches), it can fit into spaces where no other magnetic drill can operate. This makes it indispensable for tasks requiring drilling within narrow gaps, close to ceilings, or inside pipe sections.
• Powerful 1300W Eibenstock Motor: Despite its compact size, the RIX 40LP is equipped with a robust 1300-watt (1.3 kW) Eibenstock motor. This high-quality motor provides ample power and consistent performance for efficient cutting through various ferrous metals.
• Optimal Drilling Capacity:
  • Annular Cutters: Capable of drilling holes with annular cutters (broaching cutters) from 10mm to 40mm (approx. 0.4" to 1.57") in diameter.
  • Cutting Depth: Designed for a 30mm cutting depth (for annular cutters).
• Single Speed (320 RPM On-Load): Operates at an optimized on-load speed of 320 RPM. This fixed speed is carefully selected to provide the best balance of cutting performance and cutter life for its primary annular cutter capacity, simplifying operation.
• Double-Sided Ratchet Lever Operation: Features a unique double-sided ratchet feed lever. This allows the operator to adjust the feed from either the left or right side, providing critical flexibility when working in extremely confined spaces where a standard handle might be obstructed.
• Strong Magnetic Adhesion (11000 N / 1100 kgf): Boasts a powerful electromagnet providing 11000 Newtons (approx. 1100 kgf or 2425 lbs) of magnetic adhesion. This ensures exceptional stability and secure clamping to ferrous surfaces, even when working vertically or overhead.
• Through Coolant Option: Includes a system for delivering coolant directly through the arbor to the cutting edge of the annular cutter. This is vital for cooling the bit, lubricating the cut, enhancing cutting performance, and significantly extending cutter life.
• Compact & Portable: Weighing only 13.2 kg (29.1 lbs), combined with its low-profile design, makes it exceptionally easy to transport to and position on challenging job sites.
• Supplied with Steel Transport Case: Comes complete in a durable "ammo-style" steel transport case, ensuring protection and convenient storage/transportation of the drill and its accessories.
• Safety Features: Typically includes a safety strap for added security when working at height or in precarious positions, along with necessary hex keys and a ratchet for operation.

Applications

The RIX 40LP Magnetic Drill is ideally suited for:

• Confined Space Drilling: Its primary application, such as drilling within tight steel structures, pipework, or areas with very low headroom.
• Bridge Maintenance & Repair: Essential for drilling in girder sections or under bridge decks.
• Platform Drilling: For work on scaffolding, elevated platforms, or within machinery where space is limited.
• Overhead Drilling: Securely clamps for accurate drilling above the operator's head.
• Steel Fabrication: Ideal for workshop tasks where precision and compact size are beneficial.
• Construction & Installation: Creating holes for fixings, cables, and pipes in structural steelwork on site.
• Maintenance: For repairs and modifications in existing steel structures where access is restricted.