is designed for accurate drilling and tapping across various materials Drilling Capacity : Up to 20mm in mild steel. Spindle Speeds : 8 steps, typically ranging from 100 to 2,900 RPM : 1.1 kW, 2-speed motor, usually requiring 380V or 415V 3-phase Spindle Taper : Morse Taper 3 (MT3). Quill Travel Table Size

Usually indicates low gearbox oil or a worn bearing. Check the oil level immediately.

Because Strands Mekaniska Verkstad ceased production decades ago (the brand was eventually absorbed into the larger SCM Group in the 1990s), the original manual is not available from the manufacturer. However, you can locate it through these channels:

Because the original manual’s parts list refers to obsolete Swedish standards, here is a modern substitute guide:

Strands S68 (and S68 Variants) Type: Floor Model Industrial Drill Press Origin: Strands Maskin AB (Sweden)