The Flott TB 18 Plus is a professional pillar drill with speeds ranging from 30 – 3,000 rpm, a 0.75 kW motor, and a weight of 170 kg. Krollit has been an official Flott distributor since 2007.
- Power supply: 230 V three-phase (frequency controlled)
- Motor power: 0.75 kW
- Drilling capacity (steel E335/ST60): 18 / 20 mm
- Max torque: 17 Nm
- Tapping capacity: M12
- Drilling depth: 100 mm
Who uses the TB 18 Plus and for what
Mechanical workshops and metalworking shops use the TB 18 Plus for precision drilling on steel and cast iron, tapping with a tapping chuck, and repetitive work on various sized pieces.
Its place in the Flott range
The Flott TB 18 Plus is part of the Flott pillar drill range, distributed in Italy by Krollit since 2007. The Flott range includes models of various categories and performances: to choose the machine suitable for your use case, you can consult the Flott catalog on Krollit or contact customer support for selection assistance.
Krollit Logistics and Support
Machine shipping in 5-9 working days (7 days to the South). For spare parts and accessories, shipping in 3-5 working days from Krollit warehouse. Customer support in Italian available for technical documentation, product sheets, and spare part order management. Krollit has been an official distributor since 2007.
Who is the TB 18 Plus for
The TB 18 Plus is recommended for the following professional profiles:
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Mechanical workshops and metalworking: precision drilling on steel and cast iron, tapping with a tapping chuck.
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Maintenance personnel and repair shops: repetitive drilling work on various sized pieces.
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Occasional hobby use: professional machine: for domestic use, consider compact benchtop models.
Working capacity
| Drilling capacity (steel E335/ST60) |
18 / 20 mm |
| Tapping capacity |
M12 |
| Drilling depth |
100 mm |
| Depth indicator |
Digital |
Spindle, tools and speed
| Spindle speed |
30 – 3,000 rpm |
| Spindle |
MK II |
| Speed indicator |
Digital OLED |
Table, dimensions and geometry
| Column diameter |
82 mm |
| Work surface (W × D) |
340 × 280 mm |
| Machine dimensions |
355 × 705 × 1,065 mm |
| Weight |
170 kg |
Other specifications
| Max torque |
17 Nm |
| Projection |
240 mm |
| T-slots |
2 / pitch 125 mm / 13–26 mm |
| Standard |
DIN EN 55011:2016 + A1:2017 |
| Warranty |
3 years (single shift use) |
| Power supply |
230 V three-phase (frequency controlled) |
| Motor power |
0.75 kW |
Frequently asked questions
What is the drilling capacity of the TB 18 Plus?
See the "Drilling capacity" data in the machine's technical table.
The capacity refers to standard unhardened steel. On harder materials or alloyed metals, the actual capacity may be lower: reduce speed and feed rate to avoid stressing the spindle and tools.
How is the spindle speed adjusted?
Via mechanical belt or gear change in stepped models, via inverter or variator in Vario models.
Vario models allow continuous adjustment, while stepped models require moving the belt to different pulleys. Correct speed selection based on drill bit diameter and material extends tool life.
What spindle taper and type of tools does it support?
See "Spindle taper" in the technical table: typically MT 2, MT 3 or MT 4 depending on the model.
MT (Morse Taper) tapers are international standards and accessories (arbors, keyless chucks, reductions) are commonly available on the market. Krollit supplies original Bernardo accessories.
Does the drill allow tapping with a tapping chuck?
Only models with standard right/left rotation allow tapping with automatic tap release.
Check the "Right/left rotation" or "Tapping" specification: drills without mechanical reversal are not suitable for repetitive tapping.
What is the weight of the machine and what installation does it require?
The weight varies from about 25 kg (compact benchtop models) to over 250 kg (Profi industrial models).
Benchtop models are installed on a robust workbench, while pillar or radial drills require floor mounting with expansion anchors for stability during drilling.
