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EDITORIAL RUKO MAGNETIC-STAND DRILLING MACHINES NOW AVAILABLE IN SOUTH

AFRICA

Over 30 years of competence in precision and quality has made RUKO one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drilling and countersinking tools. With the manufacturing plant based in Holzgerlingen, Germany, RUKO tools are sold in over 60 countries worldwide and offer customer satisfaction through constant high quality and after-sale-service.

Orientated to the requirements of professional users, RUKO offers an extensive, competent range of products now available in South Africa.

Horizontal, vertical and overhead work is made possible with RUKO’s magnetic-stand Drilling Machines. The machines’ compact, light construction makes them extremely versatile and easily portable. They are ideal for use in steel construction, industrial building, engineering, terotechnology, ship building, bridge construction, crane building and assembly work in metalworking shops.

RUKO’s Angle Core Drilling Machine model RS4 and RS5e allow for optimal use in very cramped spaces eg. Iron girders, narrow steel structures and lorry frames. The light weight of just 10kg and ergonomically formed handles make it easier to work with and to transport.

The Magnetic-stand Drilling Machines model RS10 allows for the use of core drills up to Ø 35mm, the RS20 up to Ø 60mm, and the RS30e up to Ø 100mm. The “e” model offers a powerful motor with full wave electronics for speed control as well as a mechanical slip clutch for overload protection of motor and gearbox.

Unique features include the mounting of the handle on either side making it suitable for left or right hand operation. The 6-point attachment of the drill onto the sled ensures a sturdy connection between the drill stand and high performance motor. Defined feed of cooling lubricant guarantees a clean cut and long service life of the tools.

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Core drills cut up to 10 times faster than twist drills while only cutting the width of the teeth. Lower energy requirements and less wear result in a longer working life. RUKO’s Core Drills offer increased cutting performance and huge savings in both cost and time. The range includes Core drills made of heavy-duty high speed steel (HSS) suitable for cutting light metals, and Tungsten Carbide (TC) Core drills which are particularly suited for heavier metals such as railway tracks, cast iron and stainless steel. The blade geometry of the core drill permits upward chip removal while the spring-loaded pilot pin facilitates the removal of the cut-out.

RUKO’s Magnetic Drill Stands and Core Cutters are available exclusively through specialised dealers within South Africa. For more information contact ROTHENBERGER-TOOLS SA on (011) 372 9631 or info@rothenberger.co.za

Issued by Rothenberger-Tools SA (Pty) Ltd Contact: Monica Williams Telephone : +27 11 372 9600 Fax : +27 11 372 9632 E-mail : monica.williams@rothenberger.co.za PO Box 4360, Edenvale, 1610, South Africa