BDS Maschinen dealer advice on motor power, magnet force, cutter sizes and the right model for structural steel work across Assam and the Northeast.
This guide helps fabricators, contractors and maintenance engineers across Northeast India pick the right magnetic drilling machine for their application — from light in-plant work to heavy site fabrication on bridges and towers.
A magnetic drill (also called a mag drill or magnetic core drill) clamps to any ferrous steel surface using an electromagnet, then drives an annular cutter to bore clean, burr-free holes. Unlike a hand drill, it holds itself in position — making it the only safe choice for overhead, vertical and confined-space drilling on structural steel.
In Northeast India, where EPC contractors work on bridges, industrial sheds, transmission towers and railway infrastructure across Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal and Manipur, a reliable magnetic drill saves hours per project compared to drilling and grinding. Multi Trade Combines has supplied BDS Maschinen mag drills to these industries from our Guwahati counter since the brand entered the Indian market.
| Motor Power | 550 W–1800 W. Higher wattage handles larger cutter diameters without stalling. Match to your largest cutter requirement. |
|---|---|
| Magnet Holding Force | Minimum 10 kN for overhead or vertical use. BDS MAB 100/K: 13.5 kN. MABasic 60R: 10 kN. |
| Cutting Diameter | 12–35 mm covers most structural work. Up to 100 mm for heavy fabrication. |
| Drilling Depth | 30 mm (MABasic) to 100 mm (MAB 100/K). Match to your thickest steel section. |
| Spindle Speed | Variable speed is useful for aluminium and stainless. Fixed speed is fine for mild steel. |
| Coolant System | Built-in coolant ring prolongs annular cutter life — essential for daily production use. |
| Weight | Lighter units (5–7 kg) suit on-site crews; heavier units (8–12 kg) better for workshop benches. |
| Safety Cut-off | Auto power-cut if magnet loses grip — a must for overhead and elevated work. |
Multi Trade Combines is the authorised dealer and stockist for BDS Maschinen in Northeast India. Below are the main models we carry:
| BDS MABasic 60R | 600 W motor, 30 mm depth, 10 kN magnet. Ideal for light fabrication and HVAC contractors. Best for repetitive 12–25 mm holes in 6–15 mm plate. |
|---|---|
| BDS MAB 100/K | 1200 W motor, 100 mm depth, 13.5 kN magnet. Heavy-duty structural work — bridge fabricators, tower erectors, railway contractors. Handles up to 100 mm annular cutters. |
Both models come with a carry case, one annular cutter, and a 12-month warranty. As authorised dealers we hold genuine spares at our Guwahati counter.
Browse our stocked BDS units: BDS MAB 100/K · BDS MABasic 60R.
From our 35 years on AT Road, Guwahati, the typical buyers of magnetic drills include:
For most structural steel fabrication in Northeast India — cutting through 20–50 mm sections — a 12 to 35 mm annular cutter covers almost everything. BDS MAB 100/K handles up to 100 mm depth; MABasic 60R handles 30 mm depth for lighter repetitive work. We stock a full range of annular cutters at our Guwahati counter.
Yes. BDS Maschinen magnetic drills use powerful electromagnets rated 12 kN and above, which hold securely to structural steel even on vertical or overhead surfaces. We supply these to EPC contractors working on bridge projects across Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh.
Multi Trade Combines is the authorised BDS Maschinen dealer for Northeast India. We carry genuine spare parts — annular cutters, arbors, coolant rings — at our AT Road, Guwahati counter and can arrange service support. Call +91 91812 13332.