Challenge EH-3
Multiple Spindle Hydraulic Paper Drill
The EH-3 has been the print industry standard 3-hole drill for the past 50 years and still remains the paper drill of choice. The EH-3’s powerful hydraulic powered drilling coupled with a robust, durable design make it preferred for any company needing safe, fast and accurate 3-hole drilling. Designed and built in Michigan – USA, the Challenge EH-3 drill is a valuable asset for any print shop.
Features
- Powerful hydraulic operation
- 2-1/2”/ 6.4 cm drilling depth
- Fast and easy drill head adjustments
- Adjustable backgauge
- Automatic drill head return
- Optional auto-trip side guide for specialty hole patterns
- Adjustable outside heads
- Drills up to three holes in a single stroke
- Easy depth adjustment
- Foot pedal activation
- Protective safety shield
Specifications
| Number of Drill Heads | 3 |
| Drill Sizes Available (2″ capacity) | 1/8″ to 1/2″ / 3 to 13 mm |
| Drill Sizes Available (2 1/2″ capacity) | 1/4″ to 1/2″ / 6 to 13 mm |
| Range Between Drills | 2-3/4″ to 4-1/2″ / 7 to 11 cm |
| Range Between Outside Drills | 5-1/2″ to 9″ / 14 – 23 cm |
| Maximum Drilling capacity | 2-1/2″ / 63 mm |
| Strokes per Minute (adjustable) | Up to 18 |
| Backgauge Adjustment | 0 to 4-1/2″ / 0 to 11 cm |
| Vertical Adjustment of Individual Heads | 1/4″ / 6 mm |
| Table Size | 19-1/2″ x 31-1/2″ / 50 x 80 cm |
| Table Height | 37″/ 84 cm |
| Overall Height | 59-1/4″ / 151 cm |
| Floor Space Needed | 36″ x 41-1/2″ / 91 x 105 cm |
| Net Weight (approximate) | 520lbs / 236 kg |
| Shipping Weight (approximate) | 570 lbs / 259 kg |
| Electrical | 1 Phase, 60 Hz, AC. Pump: 1/2 HP. Motor: 1 HP
208 Volts, 18 Amps (service size 30 Amps) or 230 Volts, 17 Amps (service size 30 Amps) UL Listed |