Bernardo Pillar Drill SBM 20 Vario / 400 V with Vario Speed and Laser – drilling Ø 20 mm, MT 2 taper, continuous speed 400-1,950 rpm, spindle-to-table distance 690 mm, 0.90 kW 400V three-phase motor, R/L rotation, weight 68 kg
Bernardo Pillar Drill SBM 20 Vario / 400 V with Vario Speed and Laser – drilling Ø 20 mm, MT 2 taper, continuous speed 400-1,950 rpm, spindle-to-table distance 690 mm, 0.90 kW 400V three-phase motor, R/L rotation, weight 68 kg is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
The Bernardo SBM 20 Vario / 400 V pillar drill is the SBM 20 Vario pillar model with a 0.90 kW three-phase motor and right/left rotation for tapping, with a drilling capacity in steel up to Ø 20 mm and a continuously adjustable spindle speed from 400-1,950 rpm. Technical features: Morse taper MT 2, max spindle-to-table distance 690 mm and spindle-to-base distance 1,170 mm (significantly higher than BM Vario bench drills), integrated digital speed and spindle travel display, cross-laser device for hole centering, 305 × 305 mm cast iron table with 16 mm T-slots inclinable from -45° to +45° height-adjustable with rack, polished cast iron base with T-slots, 1-16 mm keyless chuck with B18 shank included. IP 54 compliant aluminum motor: 0.90 kW (S1) / 1.3 kW (S6) at 400V three-phase, spindle travel 80 mm, weight 68 kg. Right/left spindle rotation for tapping. Distributed in Italy by Krollit as official Bernardo distributor since 2007.
- Drilling capacity in steel: Ø 20 mm
- Chuck: 1-16 mm / B 18
- Morse taper mount: MT 2
- Spindle speed: continuous 400-1,950 rpm
- Spindle travel: 80 mm
- Table: 305 × 305 mm with 16 mm T-slots inclinable ±45°
- Max spindle-to-table distance: 690 mm
- Spindle-to-base distance: 1,170 mm
- Column diameter: 72 mm
- Digital display: speed + spindle travel
- Cross-laser device: for hole centering
- Right/left rotation: for tapping
- Motor: 0.90 kW (S1) / 1.3 kW (S6) at 400V three-phase
- Weight: 68 kg
Who uses the SBM 20 Vario / 400 V and for what
The Bernardo SBM 20 Vario / 400 V is a medium-sized pillar drill with continuously adjustable speed, sized for professional workshops requiring drilling on tall or bulky workpieces. Key design feature: the max spindle-to-table distance of 690 mm and spindle-to-base distance of 1,170 mm are significantly higher than BM Vario bench drills (440 / 630 mm respectively): the SBM is sized for workpieces up to 690 mm tall placed on the table, or workpieces up to 1,170 mm placed directly on the base. Continuously adjustable speed from 400-1,950 rpm: for applications with varying tool diameters, the Vario system is functionally superior to stepped systems. The digital speed and spindle travel display + cross-laser device for centering are included as standard, as in BM Vario models. The SBM is preferable to the BM Vario for: large workpieces that cannot be placed on the table of a compact bench drill, applications with tall welded structures or bulky frames, drilling large diameter cylindrical workpieces that require greater vertical space. Typical application sectors: metal carpentry with medium welded structures, mechanical assembly workshops with large frames, prototyping laboratories for bulky parts.
Its place in the Bernardo range
The Bernardo bench and pillar drill range is organized into 6 main sub-families: TB (TB 14/16/20 T) entry-level with fixed B16 or MT 2 taper and stepped speeds; BM T (BM 20/25 T) intermediate with digital spindle travel display and stepped speeds; BM Vario (BM 16/20 Vario) intermediate with continuously adjustable speed + centering laser; SBM Vario (SBM 16/20 Vario) pillar drill with greater height than BM Vario; B 430 Vario medium-heavy pillar drill with 360° swivel table and MT 3 spindle; SB 30 Profi heavy-duty pillar drill with 2-stage power motor, Ø 32 mm capacity. The SBM 20 Vario / 400 V is the SBM Vario model with identical features to the BM Vario but a pillar structure with greater height: max spindle-to-table distance 690 mm vs 440 mm for the BM Vario, spindle-to-base distance 1,170 mm vs 630 mm. For tall workpieces that cannot be placed on the BM Vario table, the SBM is the correct choice. For standard workpieces (height below 440 mm) the BM Vario is economically preferable (weight 46-57 kg vs 57-68 kg for the SBM). For higher capacities (Ø 25 mm), the B 430 Vario or SB 30 Profi models from the heavy-duty pillar range are correctly sized.
Krollit logistics and support
Bernardo shipping in 5-9 working days (7 days to the South). Manageable weight with two people with care. HSS drill bits, milling chucks, tapping devices, LED lamps, original Bernardo spare parts (belts, motors, keyless chucks, taper shafts, T-nuts) available from stock with 3-5 working days shipping. Customer support in Italian available.
Who the SBM 20 Vario / 400 V is for
| Profile | Compatibility | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop with drilling on workpieces up to 690 mm high | Recommended | Spindle-to-table distance 690 mm and spindle-to-base 1,170 mm: dimensions superior to BM Vario bench drills (440/630 mm). |
| Precision workshop with adjustable speed | Recommended | Vario speed 400-1,950 rpm, digital speed + spindle travel display, centering laser included. |
| Workshop with frequent M threads | Recommended | Dedicated right/left rotation for tapping. |
| Workshop with standard workpieces under 440 mm high | Adequate | For standard workpieces, the corresponding BM Vario is economically preferable with similar performance and a more compact structure. |
Not suitable for: drilling diameters exceeding Ø 20 mm (for Ø 25 mm, B 430 Vario is needed; for Ø 32 mm, SB 30 Profi); heavy industrial applications requiring superior stability (fixed column KBM models are needed).
Processing Capacity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Drilling capacity in steel | Ø 20 mm |
| Chuck | 1-16 mm / B 18 |
| Morse taper mount | MT 2 |
Speed and Stroke
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Spindle speed (continuous) | 400-1,950 rpm |
| Spindle travel | 80 mm |
Table and Working Dimensions
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Table dimensions | 305 × 305 mm |
| Table T-slots | 16 mm |
| Table inclination | -45° to +45° |
| Spindle-to-column distance | 180 mm |
| Max spindle-to-table distance | 690 mm |
| Spindle-to-base distance | 1,170 mm |
| Column diameter | 72 mm |
| Base plate surface | 205 × 205 mm |
Motor and Power Supply
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Motor power S1 100% | 0.90 kW |
| Motor power S6 40% | 1.3 kW |
| Voltage | 400V three-phase / 50 Hz |
| Protection standard | IP 54 |
Dimensions and Weight
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Machine dimensions (L × W × H) | 420 × 600 × 1,560 mm |
| Weight | 68 kg |
Compliance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Marking | CE |
| Directive | Machinery 2006/42/EC |
Standard Equipment
- Bernardo SBM 20 Vario / 400 V drill
- Keyless chuck 1-16 mm / B 18
- Taper shank MT 2 / B 18
- Digital display: speed + spindle travel
- Cross-laser device for centering
- Right/left spindle rotation function
- Set of T-nuts for workpiece clamping
- Height-adjustable guard with microswitch
- Separate emergency stop switch
- Set of wrenches and service tools
- User manual in Italian
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SBM Vario and BM Vario?
The SBM has a spindle-to-table distance of 690 mm and a spindle-to-base distance of 1,170 mm, vs 440/630 mm for the BM Vario. For tall workpieces that cannot be placed on the BM Vario table, the SBM is the correct choice. Same electronics (Vario display, centering laser).
The SBM is structured as a pillar drill (tall vertical structure) vs the BM as a bench drill (compact structure). Other technical specifications (drilling capacity, motor, chuck, table) are comparable between models of similar capacity. For workshops primarily drilling standard workpieces under 440 mm, the BM Vario is economically preferable (weight 46-57 kg vs 57-68 kg, lower price). For workshops with tall workpieces, the SBM is correctly sized.
Is the pillar structure more stable than the bench drill?
Yes, marginally. The vertical column Ø 72 mm and weight 57-68 kg offer slightly superior stability to the BM bench drill (weight 46-57 kg). For applications with heavy drilling (Ø 18-20 mm on steel) superior stability reduces spindle vibrations.
For standard applications (drilling Ø under 12 mm on mild steels) the difference in stability is marginal. For heavy industrial applications requiring superior stability, the B 430 Vario (column Ø 80 mm, weight 100 kg) or SB 30 Profi (column Ø 100 mm, weight 245 kg) models are correctly sized. For series production with heavy workpieces, structural stability is a determining characteristic for hole quality and tool life.
Does the Vario system require special maintenance?
Yes, periodic. The electronic variator requires annual contact verification, the variable diameter pulleys (Reeves system) require lubrication of the opening mechanism every 500 hours of operation. Typical Vario belt replacement every 2-4 years in normal use.
Lubrication procedure: open the transmission cover, apply specific lithium grease for pulleys to the opening/closing mechanisms of the pulleys, manually rotate the speed adjustment knob to distribute the grease. Vario belts are special (wider and more flexible than standard belts) to allow variable diameter: original Bernardo spare parts available from stock with 3-5 working days shipping.
Can I use the SBM Vario for tapping?
Only if it has R/L rotation (some models). The SBM 20 Vario 400V has dedicated right/left rotation; the standard SBM 16 Vario does not. For tapping with a tap, R/L rotation is necessary for automatic ejection of the tap from the hole.
For occasional tapping on SBM Vario without R/L, it is possible to use hand taps (only require stationary spindle guidance): less precise but sufficient for occasional applications. For precision tapping on steel, R/L rotation is a determining characteristic: manual rotation of the stationary spindle causes uneven tap torsion (risk of thread breakage). For frequent M threads, the SB 30 Profi is correctly sized with R/L rotation and superior capacity.
Does the SBM have a 360° swivel table?
No. The SBM table can only be tilted ±45° (like BM/TB). For a 360° swivel table around the column, the B 430 Vario is correctly sized.
The 360° swivel table allows workpiece positioning at any angle: a determining feature for angled drilling on cylindrical workpieces, radial holes on flanges, prototyping operations with non-standard angles. For standard applications with vertical or ±45° angled holes, only tiltable tables are sufficient. For applications with complex angles, the B 430 Vario is the correct choice.
