The Lawson Classic In-Line Drill

The “Lawson” Classic in-line Paper drill has been the industry’s standard for over 30 years. Almost every large shop in America has one. It has been designed for heavy-duty 24/7 operation with such features as double drilling station of 76mm stacks. It is not uncommon for a shop to drill between 10,000 and 20,000 perfect bound books an hour.

“Classic” Series Automatic Drilling System

Dexter-Lawson’s high performance “Classic” Series Drill Systems are designed for outstanding productivity and price performance. We combine our industry-leading 76mm lift capacity with a fully adjustable back gauge, to give you one of the best heavy-duty drills on the market. The “Classic” Drill is designed specifically for the needs of high volume, automated bindery operations.

Specifications

  • Accepts up to 16 heads

  • Head rail Speeds (CPM) Max. 16 – Min. 12

  • Spindle Speeds (RPM) Max. 3,200 – Min. 1200

  • Paper Sheet Size Max. 304 x 304mm – Min. 76 x 127mm

  • Lift Height: Max. 76mm

  • Floor Area: 1020 x 2795mm

  • Overall Height: 1655mm

  • Table top Height: 940mm

  • Shipping: 1588kg 1630 x 3205 x 1830mm

  • Motors: 220-240v, 60hz, 3 phase, 30 amp

  • Spindle motor 5 H.P.

  • Head rail motor 1-1/2 H.P.

  • Drill sizes: 3.2mm to 12.7mm.

  • Compressed air required: 70-90 psi

Standard Features

  • Heavy-duty construction for 24/7 operation

  • Full 76mm lift capacity

  • Fully automatic in-feed and delivery

  • Single and double station drilling

  • Variable drilling width and drill stroke speeds

  • Hot printing and die-cutting surface 160 x 140 mm

  • Vacuum chip disposal unit for paper chip removal

  • Slow-down, fast-up head rail motion

  • Includes 6 heads

  • Computer touch-screen for easy operation & diagnostics

  • Gear Box Transmission

  • NO Hydraulics

  • Variable spindle speed control

  • Quick Set-up

Positioning

  • Minimum change-over adjustment

  • Calibrated rule for positioning heads

  • Accommodates standard and high lift drills

  • Fast, easy removal, positioning or replacement heads

  • Straight through synchronized conveyors

  • Right Hand or Left Hand Feed

Drilling

  • Variable spindle speed control

  • Slow-down, fast-up head rail motion

  • Grip type spindle w/hex nut in drill head

  • Vertical spindle adjustment while running

  • Finished lifts ejected onto delivery conveyor

  • Two (2) jogging stations

  • Optional Hollow drill air cooling silicone spray system

  • Automatic indexing cutting band

  • PLC programmable logic controller

Positioning

  • Minimum change-over adjustment

  • Calibrated rule for positioning heads

  • Accommodates standard and high lift drills

  • Fast, easy removal, positioning or replacement heads

  • Straight through synchronized conveyors

  • Right Hand or Left Hand Feed

Drilling

  • Variable spindle speed control

  • Slow-down, fast-up head rail motion

  • Grip type spindle w/hex nut in drill head

  • Vertical spindle adjustment while running

  • Finished lifts ejected onto delivery conveyor

  • Two (2) jogging stations

  • Optional Hollow drill air cooling silicone spray system

  • Automatic indexing cutting band

  • PLC programmable logic controller

Maintenance

  • Simplified design

  • Heavy duty construction

  • Minimum lubrication requirements

  • Lawson hand drill sharpener

  • Swing away guards for accessibility

Optional Equipment

  • Multiple Spindle heads

  • Portable dolly

  • Extra drill heads

  • Air cooling silicone spray unit

  • In-feed & delivery systems with special hoppers, stackers, conveyors, counters, heavy duty motors

  • 14.3mm drilling capacity

  • Paint can drilling for 19.1mm to 38.5mm diameter