Bernardo Bench Drill Vario BM 20 Vario / 400 V with R/L rotation
The Bernardo BM 20 Vario bench drill is designed for precise drilling work up to Ø 20 mm in steel. Thanks to its continuous speed adjustment (400–1950 rpm) and integrated digital display for speed and spindle travel, it ensures high precision and ease of use.
The machine features right/left rotation for tapping, a keyless chuck up to Ø 16 mm, and a tiltable table of ±45° with a rack and pinion for quick adjustment. The solid steel column and cast iron pulleys ensure stability and smooth operation.
Compact and robust, the BM 20 Vario is suitable for workshops, demanding hobbyists, and small laboratories looking for a reliable, safe, and easy-to-use machine.
Main Specifications
Drilling capacity up to Ø 20 mm in steel
Continuous variable speed (400–1950 rpm) with digital readout
Right/left rotation for tapping operations
Keyless chuck 1–16 mm included as standard
Tiltable table ±45° with rack and pinion height adjustment
Digital display for speed and drilling depth
Ø 72 mm steel column for maximum stability
Grey cast iron pulleys for quiet and smooth operation
Separate emergency switch and height-adjustable guard
Compact and robust structure with machined base and T-slots
Technical table:
| Specification |
Value |
| Drilling capacity in steel |
20 mm |
| Chuck |
1–16 mm / B18 |
| Spindle taper |
MT 2 |
| Spindle speed (stepless) |
400 – 1950 rpm |
| Spindle-column distance |
180 mm |
| Tiltable table |
-45° to +45° |
| Max. spindle-table distance |
415 mm |
| Spindle-base distance |
605 mm |
| Spindle travel |
80 mm |
| Column diameter |
72 mm |
| Table dimensions / T-slots |
305 x 305 mm / 16 mm |
| Usable base plate |
205 x 205 mm |
| Motor power S1 100% |
0.75 kW / 400 V |
| Motor power S6 40% |
1.1 kW / 400 V |
| Machine dimensions (L x W x H) |
400 x 630 x 990 mm |
| Weight |
approx. 57 kg |
Package contents:
Keyless chuck 1–16 mm / B18
Spindle arbor MT 2 / B18
Digital speed indicator
Digital spindle travel indicator
Cross laser device
Right/left rotation
T-nuts
Height-adjustable guard
Separate emergency switch
Tool set
Logistics
Bernardo shipping: 5–9 business days (7 days to the South). Original spare parts available with 3–5 business day shipping. Customer support in Italian available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the BM 20 bench drill and a pillar drill?
The BM 20 Vario bench drill has a more compact structure without a tall column — it sits on the workbench and has a reduced height, making it suitable for workshops with limited ceiling height. A pillar drill has a longer vertical axis and allows drilling taller workpieces, but it takes up more vertical space. The BM 20 Vario has continuous speed adjustment (Vario) without belt changes.
Does the Vario-drive system work without stopping the machine?
Yes. The Vario-drive system continuously adjusts the speed during operation — you turn the knob to go from low speed (drilling on hard steel) to high speed (aluminum) in 3 seconds without stopping the motor.
Are spare parts available?
Original spare parts available with 3–5 business day shipping. Customer support in Italian available.
Is assistance available?
Customer support in Italian available.
